10 Ways To Ramp Up Your Ramen

Simple additions that give new life to an old standby. Who doesn't have ramen noodles in the kitchen?

1. Vegetation

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Spinach, seaweed, cabbage, and basically anything that wilts, can be added right before serving.

2. Eggs...

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Crack it right in for egg drop style, or you can hard boil the egg in the same pot, duh...?

3. Lazy Luau

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Dig out the muumuu and add some spam, pineapple, and a fried egg to your ramen.

4. Cold Peanut Noodles, Yes Please

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Chill out with some Thai inspired ramen by adding chunky peanut butter, soy sauce, and some sriracha. Garnish with coconut and chopped peanuts if you actually have them around.

5. Mac.

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Use Velveeta or homemade sauce, top with more cheese and bake till crispy on top. Cheesy, its just too easy.

6. Meat Veg Combo

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Add some bacon and napa cabbage and you'll be dreaming noodles.

7. Disco Ramen

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Toast noodles with some oil over medium heat. Then smother with brown gravy and mozzarella cheese. Serve with lots of napkins and beer.

8. Alfredo Rameno

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Milk, butter, and parmesan cheese, are perfectly simple together. Add red pepper flake and frozen broccoli for a little romance.

9. Poor Man's Lasagna

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Combine noodles, sauce and cooked ground beef in a baking pan. Top with mozzarella cheese and brown in the oven. Serve with a red and white checkered napkin for authenticity.

10. MEAT.

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Chicken, flank steak, ham, bacon, hot dog, and even beef jerky can add a ton of flavor and protein to a noodle dish. Think, leftovers...