When I have "nothing to eat," noodles save the day. They’re fast, cheap, and filling, plus they usually only require one pot. I know, I know: Not all heroes wear capes.
Transforming noodles into pizza is a similar process to making the Insta-famous ramen burger. Use an egg to bind together cooked instant noodles, then fry the mixture in a pan or skillet to form a golden base.
From there, top the noodle base like you would any pizza and pop it into the oven. We tried three of Kordalis’ recommendations—chorizo, pesto, and mozzarella; traditional margherita; and a red sauce with spinach, chile, and egg—but feel free to experiment. I think it would also be tasty with prosciutto and arugula, or ranch and garlic, or mushrooms and caramelized onions. You could even top your noodle base with red sauce and mini meatballs for a meta dish.
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Noodle pizzas take longer to make than normal noodle dishes, but not much. The personal-sized pies take about 30 minutes to make—still reasonable for a busy weekday or last-minute dinner.
packs instant noodles, cooked according to the packet instructions
1
medium egg, beaten
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2
packs instant noodles, cooked according to the packet instructions
1
medium egg, beaten
salt and freshly ground black pepper
2
tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Chorizo, Pesto, & Mozzarella Topping
2
ounces grated mozzarella
1
ounce chorizo, chopped and cooked
1
tablespoon green pesto
2
ounces grated mozzarella
1
ounce chorizo, chopped and cooked
1
tablespoon green pesto
Have you tried noodle pizza? Noodle burgers? What's the craziest noodle concoction you've seen?
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Made ramen crust pizza once years ago (inspired by the another of the best food site around - seriouseats). Very tasty and great fun as something different.
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