# Ingredient List:
→ Noodles
01 - 4 packs instant ramen noodles (3 oz each), seasoning packets discarded
→ Meat Sauce
02 - 1 lb ground pork (substitute ground chicken or beef if preferred)
03 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
04 - 1 medium onion, finely chopped
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
07 - 2 tablespoons gochujang (Korean chili paste)
08 - 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, or to taste
09 - 1 can crushed tomatoes (14 oz)
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - Salt and ground 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 (optional, for garnish)
# Directions:
01 - Set oven to 350°F (180°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
02 - Cook ramen noodles in boiling water for 2 minutes less than the package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, and grated ginger. Cook until fragrant and translucent, about 3 minutes.
04 - Add ground pork to the skillet. Cook, breaking up the meat with a spoon, until browned and cooked through.
05 - Stir in gochujang, crushed red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Let simmer for 10 minutes to thicken slightly.
06 - Combine ricotta cheese, egg, half the mozzarella, and half the parmesan in a bowl. Mix until smooth.
07 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch (22x30 cm) baking dish. Layer one portion of ramen noodles over the sauce. Evenly spread a third of the ricotta mixture over noodles, then top with a third of the remaining meat sauce. Repeat the layering process twice more, finishing with the meat sauce.
08 - Scatter the remaining mozzarella and parmesan over the top layer.
09 - Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
10 - Remove the foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes, until cheese is bubbling and lightly golden.
11 - Allow lasagna to stand for 10 minutes after baking. Garnish with sliced green onions if desired before slicing and serving.
