# Components:
→ Noodles
01 - 4 packs ramen noodles, instant type, 3 ounces each (discard seasoning packets)
→ Meat Sauce
02 - 1.1 pounds ground pork (alternatively, ground chicken or beef)
03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons ginger, grated
07 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese Layer
14 - 9 ounces ricotta cheese
15 - 1 large egg
16 - 3.5 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded
17 - 1.75 ounces parmesan cheese, grated
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Boil ramen noodles for 2 minutes less than package instructions to retain firmness for baking. Drain and set aside.
03 - In a large skillet over medium heat, warm vegetable oil. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger; sauté for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
04 - Add ground pork to the skillet and cook, breaking up with a spoon, until evenly browned.
05 - Stir in gochujang, crushed red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer for 10 minutes until slightly thickened.
06 - In a bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half the shredded mozzarella, and half the grated parmesan. Mix until fully blended.
07 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange one pack of ramen noodles over the sauce.
08 - Spread one-third of the ricotta mixture over noodles, then top with one-third of the meat sauce. Repeat two more times, finishing with remaining meat sauce.
09 - Sprinkle remaining shredded mozzarella and grated parmesan evenly over the top.
10 - Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese topping is bubbling and lightly golden.
12 - Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish portions with sliced green onions if desired.
