# Components:
→ Noodles
01 - 4 packs instant ramen noodles (3 oz each, seasoning discarded)
→ Meat Sauce
02 - 1 lb ground pork
03 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp ginger, grated
07 - 2 tbsp gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
09 - 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
10 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
11 - 1 tbsp rice vinegar
12 - 1 tsp granulated sugar
13 - Salt and black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese Layer
14 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
15 - 1 large egg
16 - 1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded (divided)
17 - 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated (divided)
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (for garnish, optional)
# Directions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain well and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and ginger; sauté until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add ground pork to the skillet and cook until evenly browned, breaking up the meat with a spoon.
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 the mixture has slightly thickened.
06 - In a mixing bowl, combine ricotta cheese, egg, half of the mozzarella, and half of the parmesan until smooth.
07 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. Arrange a layer of noodles over the sauce, using about one pack per layer. Spread a third of the ricotta mixture over the noodles, then top with a third of the meat sauce. Repeat these layers twice more, ending with the remaining meat sauce on top.
08 - Scatter the remaining mozzarella and parmesan cheese evenly over the surface.
09 - Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
11 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions if desired.
