Ramen Lasagna Layers Cheese Sauce (Printable Version)

Curly ramen noodles layered with tomato sauce and cheese, baked to bubbly, golden perfection.

# What You'll Need:

→ Noodles

01 - 3 instant ramen noodle bricks (discard seasoning packets), approx. 3 oz each

→ 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 It:

01 - Preheat oven to 375°F.
02 - In a medium bowl, combine tomato sauce with dried Italian herbs and garlic powder.
03 - In a separate bowl, mix ricotta or cottage cheese with half of the grated Parmesan.
04 - Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking dish.
05 - Spread one quarter of the tomato sauce evenly on the bottom of the baking dish.
06 - Place one ramen brick on top of the sauce, breaking to fit as necessary.
07 - Spread one third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then sprinkle with one third of the shredded mozzarella.
08 - Repeat layering of sauce, ramen, ricotta mixture, and mozzarella two more times, finishing with sauce and the remaining mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses on top.
09 - Pour 1/2 cup water around the edges of the dish to aid noodle cooking.
10 - Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and bake uncovered for an additional 10 minutes until the top is bubbling and golden.
12 - Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, optionally garnishing with fresh basil and cracked black pepper.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It transforms 3 dollar worth of ramen into something that tastes like it came from a nice Italian restaurant
  • The curly noodles catch sauce in ways flat lasagna never could, making every bite ridiculously satisfying
02 -
  • Don't skip the water step—the noodles need that moisture to cook through properly, or you'll end up with crunchy spots
  • The 5 minute rest period is non-negotiable if you want clean slices instead of a sloppy mess
03 -
  • Break the ramen bricks in the package first so you can see how they'll fit without making a mess
  • Let the foil tent slightly so it doesn't stick to the cheese while baking
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