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Garlic Shrimp ’n’ Veggies
1 green bell pepper, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
1-1/2 tablespoons minced garlic
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups cooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 packages Oriental ramen noodles, with seasoning packets

In a frying pan, saute peppers, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add shrimp and 1 seasoning packet. Simmer 3–5 minutes.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add half of remaining seasoning packet. Serve shrimp mixture over noodles. Makes 2–4 servings.

Family Favorites
Meaty Spaghetti
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
1 to 2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 pound ground beef or sausage, browned and drained
grated Parmesan cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a saucepan, heat sauce and cooked beef over medium heat 3–5 minutes, or until heated through. Spoon sauce over warm noodles and then sprinkle with cheese. Makes 2–4 servings.

Cheesy Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
1 cup cubed American processed cheese
1/2 to 3/4 cup milk
salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add cheese and milk and stir until cheese is melted. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2–4 servings.

Ramen Nachos
1 package beef ramen noodles, broken up, with seasoning packet
1/2 cup cubed American processed cheese
1 cup chili
1 cup crushed corn chips
sour cream
green onion, chopped

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add half of the seasoning packet.

In a saucepan, stir warm noodles, cheese, chili, and crushed chips together over low heat until cheese is melted. Garnish with sour cream and green onion. Makes 2 servings.

Garlic Noodle Saute
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 red onion, sliced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
olive oil

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Season with 1 seasoning packet.

In a frying pan, saute mushrooms, onion, and garlic in olive oil until tender. Add warm noodles and saute 2 minutes. Makes 2–4 servings.

Creamy Alfredo Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup cream
2 cups freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon garlic salt
Italian seasoning, to taste
pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a saucepan, heat butter and cream over low heat until butter is melted. Stir in remaining ingredients. Simmer sauce 5 minutes. Serve sauce over warm noodles. Makes 2–3 servings.

Mexican Casserole
2 packages chicken mushroom ramen noodles, with seasoning packets
1 cup cubed Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup diced green chiles
1/4 cup sliced black olives
1 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup crushed corn chips

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions; rinse with cold water. Combine noodles, seasoning packets, Monterey Jack cheese, chiles, and olives. Stir in sour cream. Spoon noodle mixture into a greased casserole dish. Sprinkle with remaining cheeses and chips. Bake 20 minutes, or until brown and bubbly. Makes 2–4 servings.

Pizza Pasta
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 to 3 cups spaghetti sauce
20 to 25 pepperoni slices, halved
3/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain.

In a saucepan, combine sauce, pepperoni, pepper, and cheddar cheese. Stir constantly until cheese is melted.

Place noodles in a lightly greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Pour sauce mixture over top. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted. Makes 2–4 servings.

Lasagna
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 cups spaghetti sauce
1 cup ricotta cheese
1 cup grated mozzarella cheese
1 cup Parmesan cheese

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Stir sauce into noodles.

In an 8 x 8-inch pan, layer half of the noodle mixture, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses. Repeat layers. Bake 20 minutes. Makes 2–4 servings.

Primavera Pasta
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1 cup chopped broccoli
1 cup snow peas
1 cup sliced red bell pepper
1/2 cup thinly sliced carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 packages chicken ramen noodles, broken up
1-1/2 cups water

In a frying pan, toast almonds until lightly browned and then set aside. Stir-fry vegetables in oil 3–4 minutes. Add broken noodles and water. Steam 3–5 minutes, or until noodles are done, stirring occasionally. Top with almonds and serve. Makes 2–4 servings.

Beer Noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, broken up
1 can (10.5 ounces) onion soup, condensed
1 soup can beer

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add noodles and lightly brown, stirring constantly. Add soup and beer. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Drain noodles and serve. Makes 2 servings.

Parmesan Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add Parmesan to warm noodles and stir until cheese is melted. Sprinkle with more Parmesan cheese if desired. Season with salt and pepper. Makes 2–4 servings.

Cheesy Ranch Ramen
2 packages finely chopped ramen noodles, any flavor
1 cup ranch dressing
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add ranch dressing and cheese to noodles and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until cheese is melted. Makes 2–4 servings.

Buttery Chive Noodles
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/2 cup chopped chives
salt and pepper, to taste

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add butter to warm noodles and stir until melted. Add chives and season with salt and pepper. Makes 2–4 servings.

Ramen Trail Mix
3 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
15 small sticks beef jerky, cut into small pieces
1/2 pound dried apricots, cut into small pieces*
1/2 cup dried cranberries, blueberries, cherries, or bananas
2 cups dry roasted peanuts

Break noodles into a bowl. Add remaining ingredients and stir. Makes 12 cups.

Variation: For a more traditional trail mix, omit the beef jerky and fruit. Add 1 pound plain chocolate-coated candies, 1 cup raisins, 1 cup sunflower seeds, and 3 cups granola cereal to broken up noodles and stir.

*Any dried fruit combination may be substituted.

Ramen Haystacks
2 cups butterscotch chips
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon milk
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, crumbled

In a saucepan, heat butterscotch, butter, and milk over low heat until chips are completely melted. Stir crumbled, uncooked noodles into butterscotch mixture until coated. Place spoon-sized balls on wax paper, and refrigerate until cool. Makes 4–6 servings.

Chocolate Chinos
2 packages ramen noodles, any flavor
3 cups milk chocolate chips
2 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Do not break noodles. Put blocks of noodles in a lightly greased 8 x 8-inch pan. Cover with layers of chocolate chips and marshmallows. Heat in warm oven until marshmallows and chocolate chips are melted. Layer remaining ingredients over top and refrigerate. When cooled, cut into bars. Makes 6–8 servings.

Peach Treats
1 cup cream
1 small can peaches, drain and reserve juice
1/2 cup peach juice (from can)
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, crushed
1/2 cup crushed frosted flakes

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

In a small casserole dish, mix cream, peaches, peach juice, and brown sugar. Add crushed noodles, making sure they are completely covered by cream mixture. Bake 5 minutes. Sprinkle frosted flakes over top and bake 5 minutes more. Makes 2 servings.

Maple and Brown Sugar Ramenmeal
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor
1 cup milk
1 tablespoon syrup
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Crumble ramen into a microwave-safe bowl. Pour on milk, syrup, and sugar. Heat in the microwave on high 4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Makes 2 servings.

Variation: If you’d rather have something fruity, omit the syrup and sugar and add 1 banana, sliced, 1 cup of blueberries, or a mixture of 1/2 diced apples, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1 tablespoon sugar.

Vegetable Entrees
Broccoli-Cauliflower Ramen
1 can (10.75 ounces) cream of celery soup, condensed
1/2 cup milk
1 cup broccoli pieces
1/2 cup cauliflower pieces
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packet

In a saucepan, heat soup and milk to boiling. Stir in vegetables and heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add seasoning packet. Top warm noodles with soup mixture. Makes 2 servings.

Cheesy Vegetable Ramen
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packet
1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
1 tablespoon water
1 small jar creamy cheese sauce, condensed

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Add half of the seasoning packet and set aside.

In a frying pan, cook vegetables in water until tender. Add cheese sauce to vegetables and heat through. Stir in noodles. Makes 2 servings.

Hollandaise Vegetables
1 package chicken ramen noodles, with seasoning packet
2 egg yolks
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup butter or margarine, divided
1 cup fresh or frozen mixed vegetables

Cook noodles in water according to package directions, and drain.

In a saucepan, whisk egg yolks and lemon juice briskly with a fork. Add half of the butter and stir over low heat until melted. Add remaining butter, stirring briskly until melted and sauce thickens. Cook vegetables and drain. Top warm noodles with vegetables and sauce. Makes 2 servings.

Veggie Saute
1 package ramen noodles, any flavor, with seasoning packet
1/2 cup sliced onion
1/2 cup diced tomato
1 can (4 ounces) mushrooms, drained
1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons oil

Cook noodles in water according to package directions and drain. Season noodles with half of the seasoning packet.

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