Classy Ramen Fritatta & Raspberry Bellini
By Keegan Crowley
Who knew Ramen could be so fancy?
If you’ve been cooking the same old Ramen Noodles since you were eight, it’s definitely time for a change. Shake up a classic package of chicken, beef, or veggie flavors to create this twist on an easy-to-make frittata. It serves four, so invite your friends over and surprise them with your classy version of “oodles of noodles.” Serve with raspberry Bellinis for a classy but wallet-friendly dinner.
Bite It: Ramen Fritatta
Ingredients 2 packages of your choice of Ramen Noodles 6 eggs ½ cup shredded cheese 3 tbsp butter
1. Boil your Ramen just like your Mama taught you, but leave out the seasoning. Drain out the water once it’s all cooked just the texture you like it.
2. In a large bowl, whisk eggs and add cheese and seasoning packets. Add noodles and stir it all together.
3. Heat butter in a skillet until melted. Pour noodle and egg mixture into the pan and cook for about 7-8 minutes. You’ll know it’s time to flip when the egg on the sides is cooked.
4. Now comes the only tricky part, and it’s a lot easier if you have a bigger pan than I did…If you find it easy enough, flip your half-cooked frittata with a spatula. If that’s impossible, like it was for me, slide the frittata onto a plate.
5. Being careful not to burn yourself, place the pan over the plate. Flip the plate and pan over quickly to flip the uncooked side into the pan, and continue to cook for 4-5 minutes
6. Once the sides start to bubble, slide back onto your plate and serve. (You may want to melt a little extra cheese on top.)
7. Devour before Steve gets his hands on it (see above).
Sip It: Raspberry Bellini
Ingredients
1 bag frozen unsweetened raspberries, thawed 2 tablespoons sugar 1 bottle (750-ml) chilled brut Champagne (or, let's get real...pink Andre)
Blend raspberries and sugar in a food processor or blender until pureed. Strain the raspberry puree & discard the seeds. Put one tablespoon of raspberry puree in a champagne flute. Add champagne to each glass; stir & serve. Drink responsibly (interpret that how you will).
Keegan Crowley is a regular contributor to A Bite and a Sip, updated Tuesdays.