# What you need:
→ Noodles
01 - 4 packs instant ramen noodles, 3 ounces each, seasoning packets discarded
→ Meat Sauce
02 - 1 pound ground pork (can substitute ground chicken or beef)
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 ounces
10 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
11 - 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
12 - 1 teaspoon sugar
13 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Cheese Layer
14 - 1 cup ricotta cheese
15 - 1 large egg
16 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, divided
17 - 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese, divided
18 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced (optional garnish)
# Steps to follow:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
02 - Boil ramen noodles for 2 minutes less than package directions. Drain and set aside.
03 - Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Sauté onion, garlic, and ginger for 3 minutes until fragrant and translucent.
04 - Add ground pork to skillet and cook until browned and crumbled.
05 - Stir in gochujang, red pepper flakes, crushed tomatoes, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sugar. Season with salt and pepper. Simmer on medium heat for 10 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
06 - In a mixing bowl, blend ricotta cheese, egg, half the mozzarella, and half the parmesan until smooth.
07 - Spread a thin layer of meat sauce on the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish.
08 - Arrange one pack of ramen noodles as the first layer. Top with a third of the ricotta mixture and a third of the meat sauce. Repeat layers twice more, finishing with the remaining meat sauce.
09 - Sprinkle remaining mozzarella and remaining parmesan evenly over the top.
10 - Cover dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 20 minutes.
11 - Remove foil and continue baking for 10 to 15 minutes until cheese bubbles and turns golden.
12 - Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Finish with green onion garnish as desired.
