# Components:
→ Noodles
01 - 4 packs instant ramen noodles (3 oz each), seasoning packets discarded
→ Meat Sauce
02 - 1.1 lbs ground pork (or ground chicken or beef)
03 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tbsp fresh 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 - 0.75 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded
17 - 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow to fully preheat.
02 - Boil ramen noodles for 2 minutes less than directed on packaging; drain and set aside.
03 - Warm 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 skillet and cook until fully browned, breaking up meat with a spoon.
05 - Mix in gochujang, red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, and pepper. Simmer 10 minutes until thickened slightly.
06 - Combine ricotta cheese, egg, half the mozzarella, and half the parmesan in a bowl; blend until smooth.
07 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce in the bottom of a 9x13-inch (22x30 cm) baking dish.
08 - Arrange one pack of cooked ramen noodles evenly in the dish. Spread one-third of the cheese mixture over noodles, then top with one-third of the meat sauce.
09 - Repeat layering noodles, cheese mixture, and meat sauce two more times, ending with the remaining meat sauce.
10 - Sprinkle the remaining mozzarella and parmesan evenly over the top layer.
11 - Cover dish tightly with foil and bake for 20 minutes.
12 - Remove foil and bake additional 10–15 minutes, until cheese is bubbly and lightly golden.
13 - Allow lasagna to cool for 10 minutes before slicing. Garnish servings with green onions if desired.
