Ramen with Pepper Sauce

Food and prop styling by Shiri Feldman
Photography by Felicia Perretti
Food prep by Chef Suzie Gornish

Here’s a fun way of turning Ramen into a delicious dish. Whether you use it as a side dish, a snack, or add in a protein, it will be enjoyed by all ages.

SERVES 6

• 2 cups ramen noodles, spice and vegetable packets discarded
• boiling water
• 2 tsp beef broth powder
• 4 Tbsp olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• ½ tsp basil
• ½ tsp oregano
• ⅛–¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1 each red, yellow, and orange pepper, sliced into matchstick strips
• 1 zucchini, julienned
• 1 small red onion, thinly sliced
• 4 Tbsp red wine vinegar

Fill ramen cups with hot water to the line. Add 1 tsp beef broth powder to each cup.

In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Cook the garlic and spices for 30 seconds until fragrant. Add pepper strips, zucchini, and red onion and sauté for 5–8 minutes until tender. Remove from heat and add the red wine vinegar.