@shellycooksfood: What if dinner was just noodles, butter, and absolutely zero shame? Three deeply unserious noodle bowls for nights when you want maximum comfort with minimum effort. One is glossy and garlicky, one is silky and rich, and one is spicy enough to wake you up. Pick your fighter and slurp accordingly. Recipe 1: 10-Minute Garlic Butter Noodles Glossy, garlicky comfort in ten minutes flat. Serves 4 | Prep 10 min | Cook 15 min INGREDIENTS - 12 oz spaghetti - 6 tbsp unsalted butter - 6 cloves garlic, minced - 1 tsp red chili flakes - 2 tbsp olive oil - 1/2 cup grated parmesan - 1/4 cup chopped parsley - 1/2 cup reserved pasta water - Salt to taste - Black pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS 1. Boil spaghetti in salted water until al dente; reserve 1/2 cup pasta water. 2. Melt butter and olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat. 3. Add garlic and chili flakes; cook 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Add pasta and reserved water; toss vigorously to emulsify. 5. Toss in parmesan and parsley; season with salt and pepper. 6. Serve immediately with extra parmesan on top. Tip: Reserve extra pasta water; it is the secret to a glossy, clingy sauce. Recipe 2: Bacon Carbonara Silky egg pasta with crispy bacon and pecorino. Serves 4 | Prep 10 min | Cook 20 min INGREDIENTS - 12 oz spaghetti - 8 oz bacon, diced - 3 large eggs - 1 egg yolk - 1 cup grated pecorino Romano - 1 tsp coarsely cracked black pepper - 2 garlic cloves, smashed (optional) - Salt for pasta water INSTRUCTIONS 1. Boil salted water; cook spaghetti until al dente. 2. Meanwhile, cook bacon until crisp; reserve 2 tbsp fat. 3. Whisk eggs, yolk, pecorino, and pepper in a bowl. 4. Drain pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water. 5. Off heat, toss hot pasta with bacon and reserved fat. 6. Stir in egg mixture, adding pasta water until creamy. Tip: Work off the heat so residual warmth thickens the eggs without scrambling. Recipe 3: Spicy Kimchi Ramen with Fried Egg Tangy, fiery bowl that wakes you up fast. Serves 2 | Prep 5 min | Cook 20 min INGREDIENTS - 2 packs instant ramen noodles - 1 cup chopped kimchi + 3 tbsp juice - 1 tbsp gochujang - 1 tbsp soy sauce - 2 garlic cloves, minced - 3 cups chicken or veg stock - 2 eggs - 2 scallions, sliced - 1 tsp sesame oil - 1 tsp sugar INSTRUCTIONS 1. Fry kimchi in sesame oil over medium-high heat, 3 minutes. 2. Stir in gochujang, garlic, and sugar; cook 1 minute until fragrant. 3. Add stock and kimchi juice; bring to a rolling boil. 4. Drop in noodles and soy sauce; simmer 3 minutes until just tender. 5. Meanwhile fry eggs in a hot skillet until whites set, yolks runny. 6. Ladle into bowls, top with fried eggs and scallions. Tip: Don't overcook the noodles; they keep softening in the hot broth. Save this for your next noodle night and tell me which one you're making first. Follow @shellycooksfood for more zero-shame dinners. #noodles #comfortfood #pasta #ramen #easydinner

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