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Easy Cup Noodles Pasta Hack: Quick & Delicious Lazy Meal Recipe
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Easy Cup Noodles Pasta Hack: Quick & Delicious Lazy Meal Recipe
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Easy Cup Noodles Pasta Hack: Quick & Delicious Lazy Meal Recipe

Transform instant cup noodles into a surprisingly delicious and easy pasta dish with this clever kitchen hack! Perfect for lazy cooking or a quick comfort food craving. This recipe shows you how to elevate simple instant noodles into a flavorful meal in minutes, making it a perfect solution for a fast and satisfying dish.
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#Lazy Cooking
#Noodle Hack
#Quick Meal
#Instant Noodles
#Comfort Food
#Pasta Hack
Prepared Instant Noodles Ready for Hack
Prepared Instant Noodles Ready for Hack

Recipe Information

3m
Prep Time
5m
Cook Time
8m
Total Time
1
Servings
Easy
Asian Fusion / Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
400
Calories
15g
Protein
50g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Egg and Seasoning Mixture
Egg and Seasoning Mixture

Ingredients

  • Instant Cup Noodles
    (Any flavor)

    1 package
  • Large Egg

    1 unit
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  • Soy Sauce

    1 tablespoon
  • Sesame Oil

    1 teaspoon
  • Garlic Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Red Pepper Flakes
    (Optional, for a spicy kick)

    1 teaspoon
  • Chopped Green Onion
    (For garnish)

    1 tablespoon
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Servings: 1
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Noodles with Cooked Egg Coating
Noodles with Cooked Egg Coating

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare the cup noodles according to package instructions, adding hot water and letting them sit. Do not add the seasoning packet yet.
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    Prepare the cup noodles according to package instructions, adding hot water and letting them sit. Do not add the seasoning packet yet.
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    Ensure the water is boiling hot for best results.
  • 2

    Carefully drain most of the water from the cup noodles, leaving about 2 tablespoons of liquid at the bottom.
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    Carefully drain most of the water from the cup noodles, leaving about 2 tablespoons of liquid at the bottom.
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    The reserved liquid helps bind the sauce and egg.
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  • 3

    In a separate small bowl, whisk the large egg with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the original seasoning packet from the cup noodles to this mixture as well.
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    In a separate small bowl, whisk the large egg with soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes (if using). Add the original seasoning packet from the cup noodles to this mixture as well.
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    Whisk well to ensure all ingredients are combined evenly.
  • 4

    Pour the egg mixture directly into the cup with the drained noodles. Stir quickly and continuously for about 30-60 seconds, using chopsticks or a fork, until the egg starts to cook and coat the noodles, creating a pasta-like texture.
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    Pour the egg mixture directly into the cup with the drained noodles. Stir quickly and continuously for about 30-60 seconds, using chopsticks or a fork, until the egg starts to cook and coat the noodles, creating a pasta-like texture.
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    The residual heat from the noodles will cook the egg. Keep stirring to prevent clumping.
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    Once the egg is mostly set and coats the noodles, transfer to a serving bowl.
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    Once the egg is mostly set and coats the noodles, transfer to a serving bowl.
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    Garnish with chopped green onion and serve immediately for a delicious and quick meal.
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    Garnish with chopped green onion and serve immediately for a delicious and quick meal.
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    Add a dash of sriracha for extra heat if desired.
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