A 10-minute creamy garlic butter ramen, rich, comforting, and perfect for quick dinners or late-night cravings.
Introduction
Creamy Garlic Butter Ramen is a fast, cozy dish that combines the comfort of instant noodles with a rich garlic butter sauce. It’s restaurant-style flavor made in under 10 minutes, perfect for busy evenings or when you want something satisfying without the fuss.
Ingredients (serves 1, scale as needed)
- 1 pack instant ramen noodles (discard seasoning packet)
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
- 3/4 cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
- 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan or cheddar (optional, for extra creaminess)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red chili flakes or a few drops of sriracha, optional
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley or spring onion for garnish
- Optional add-ins, pick any: soft boiled egg, cooked shrimp, shredded chicken, steamed broccoli
Method / Steps
- Boil the noodles in salted water for 2 to 3 minutes, until just tender, then drain and set aside, keep 2 tablespoons pasta water.
- In the same pan, melt butter over medium heat, add minced garlic and sauté 30 to 45 seconds until fragrant, do not brown.
- Pour in milk, bring to a gentle simmer while stirring, let it cook 1 minute so it slightly thickens.
- Stir in Parmesan or cheese if using, season with salt and pepper. If sauce gets too thick, add reserved pasta water a little at a time.
- Add drained noodles to the pan, toss well so every strand is coated in the creamy garlic butter sauce. Heat 30 seconds.
- Plate, sprinkle chili flakes if you want heat, garnish with parsley or spring onion, add optional toppings like a soft boiled egg or shredded chicken. Serve hot.
Tips & Variations
- For extra richness use half milk half cream, simmer gently so it does not separate.
- Add a splash of soy sauce for umami, or a teaspoon of miso paste for depth.
- Make it protein-rich by tossing in pre-cooked shrimp or shredded rotisserie chicken.
- To make vegan, use plant milk and a vegan butter, skip cheese or use vegan parmesan.
- If you like crisp texture, top with toasted sesame seeds or chopped roasted peanuts.
Quick Nutritional note (approx)
Per serving, depends on milk and add-ins, roughly 400 to 600 kcal with cheese and egg, lower if you skip cheese