These 12 Ramen Noodles Recipes Will Have You Clearing The Store Shelves
Ramen noodles are more versatile than you might think, and these recipes prove it! From quick classics to bold, creative twists, there’s no limit to what you can do with a simple bag of ramen. Whether you’re a seasoned noodle lover or just looking for fresh ways to use this pantry staple, these recipes will satisfy your cravings and inspire your inner chef.
Perfect for new cooks, college students, or anyone who loves experimenting with easy and affordable meals, these ideas go beyond basic ramen bowls. Think stir-fries, salads, soups, and even ramen-inspired casseroles! With just a few extra ingredients and minimal effort, you can turn your favorite ramen noodles into something truly delicious.
Ready to reimagine this beloved staple? Grab your chopsticks (or a fork), and let’s dig in—there’s something for everyone in these tasty ramen noodle recipes!
Ramen Noodle Salad
This cabbage, carrot and ramen noodle salad makes a great addition to a variety of meals. It is budget friendly, easy to prepare and this ramen noodle salad is absolutely delicious with the honey garlic sesame dressing.
Get the recipe: Ramen noodle salad
Beef and Ramen Skillet
With ground beef chunks, plenty of noodles and an assortment of vegetables, this skillet recipe is perfect for dinner, any night of the week. It is easy to make, has plenty of textures mixed together to make every bite interesting, and this recipe will stretch your food budget while filling you up.
Get the recipe: Beef and ramen skillet
Birria Ramen
This recipe for birria ramen is sure to be a favorite with your family. As this recipe is served in the little paper cup of noodles container it started in, it adds birria beef to the noodles for an upgrade to cheap comfort food that no one can resist.
Get the recipe: Birria ramen
Chili Garlic Ramen
This delicious and spicy meal comes together in under ten minutes to make the best fast food at home. With sriracha, garlic and onions you can cook down a savory sauce that is so flavorful that you won’t even need that salty seasoning packet.
Get the recipe: Chili garlic ramen
Mom’s Asian Coleslaw
Coleslaw has never been so tasty as it is with ramen noodles and a zesty Asian dressing. This recipe is very easy to prepare on a busy night, and adds so much flavor to any meal from bbq to chicken. You will love the vibrant crunch each bite offers.
Get the recipe: Moms Asian coleslaw
Crispy Sheet Pan Noodles with Tofu
Make a meatless meal for dinner tonight with the help of a sheet pan, sliced tofu and a pack or two of ramen noodles. This dish has a crispy crunch to the noodles that make them unbelievably good when paired with baked tofu and broccoli and a homemade sesame sauce. You will love the flavor this sheet pan meal, and that it is ready in under an hour with minimal clean up required.
Get the recipe: Crispy sheet pan noodles with tofu
Smoked Sausage Ramen Bowls
Adding smoked sausage slices to a bowl of ramen noodles is an instant upgrade. This recipe discards the ramen seasoning and adds an alternative that makes the dish pop with color without all of the sodium. You can have this filling and flavorful budget meal on the table in about twenty minutes.
Get the recipe: Smoked sausage ramen bowls
Peanut Butter Ramen Noodles
Adding a mildly spicy peanut butter sauce to a packet of ramen noodles is the most delicious and easy upgrade to a classic pantry staple. This dish requires the most basic of kitchen items like garlic powder, honey, green onions and peanut butter to make a meal that sticks to your ribs without stretching your grocery budget.
Get the recipe: Peanut butter ramen noodles
Mandarin Orange Ramen Noodle Salad
Adding mandarin oranges, ramen noodles, bell peppers and coleslaw mix to a bowl and mixing it, makes the best salad! Make a meal of this vibrant, crunchy salad, or serve it on the side of BBQ, Asian food, or grilled chicken. It is loaded with color, texture and flavor for a budget friendly addition to dinner.
Get the recipe: Mandarin orange ramen noodle salad
Dragon Shrimp Noodles
This easy shrimp skillet makes the best ramen noodle meal. It has succulent and spicy shrimp paired with packets of easy ramen noodles and coated with the sriracha and brown sugar sauce. This recipe cooks in under ten minutes to deliver a bold and spicy meal that the whole family will enjoy.
Get the recipe: Dragon shrimp noodles
Almond Cabbage Ramen Salad
This ramen noodle salad is so simple to assemble, but it has the best crunch! It is made with shredded cabbage, ramen noodles and almond slivers. Each bite has a medley of color, flavor and texture that brings everyone back for seconds.
Get the recipe: Almond cabbage ramen salad
Spicy Pork Ramen Bowls
You can have these spicy pork ramen bowls ready in under twenty minutes. With tender noodles, a delicious broth, spicy ground pork and perfectly cooked eggs, this dish offers a budget friendly assortment of flavor in each bowl.
Get the recipe: Spicy pork ramen bowls
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