Ramen Lasagna with Cheese (Printable Version)

Baked layers of ramen noodles, tomato sauce, and cheese create a comforting fusion meal.

# Ingredient List:

→ Noodles

01 - 3 blocks instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packets)

→ Sauce

02 - 2 cups tomato pasta sauce
03 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs (optional)
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

→ Cheese

05 - 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
06 - 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
07 - 1 cup ricotta or cottage cheese

→ Garnish (optional)

08 - Fresh basil leaves
09 - Cracked black pepper

# How to Make:

01 - Set oven to 375°F and prepare for baking.
02 - Combine tomato pasta sauce with dried Italian herbs and garlic powder in a medium bowl.
03 - Mix ricotta or cottage cheese with half of the grated Parmesan in a separate bowl.
04 - Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish using oil or butter.
05 - Spread one quarter of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Place one ramen block on top of the sauce layer, breaking blocks as needed to fit the dish.
07 - Spread one third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle one third of the shredded mozzarella cheese.
08 - Repeat layers of sauce, ramen, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella two more times, finishing with sauce, remaining mozzarella, and Parmesan on top.
09 - Pour 1/2 cup water around the edges of the dish to facilitate noodle cooking.
10 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and bake an additional 10 minutes until the top is golden and bubbling.
12 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with fresh basil leaves and cracked black pepper if desired.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • It costs almost nothing but tastes like you actually tried.
  • No fancy equipment or technique—just layer, bake, and let the oven do the work.
  • Feeds four people and proves ramen is way more versatile than late-night desperation.
02 -
  • Don't skip the water pour—I learned this the hard way when my first attempt came out with crunchy noodles on top and a dense brick below.
  • The 5-minute rest lets the cheese firm up just enough to hold layers together instead of sliding into a glorious, messy puddle.
03 -
  • Don't discard the ramen seasoning packets into the trash—save them for soups or scrambled eggs where they actually belong.
  • If your baking dish isn't 8x8, adjust the layers slightly but keep the water amount the same; it's your steam engine, treat it with respect.
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