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Pasta or noodles and scrambled eggs is an unusual combination in most countries. If you need to make a meal with carbohydrates and protein and can't run to a tuna sandwich, scrambled eggs on toast or anything conventional, you can cook pasta and combine with with scrambled eggs.
Ingredients
- Pasta (your choice) or noodles
- Salt (to taste)
- Egg
- 2 Tablespoons butter
- Seasoning (for the pasta)
Steps
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1Bring 6 cups of water and a teaspoon of salt to a boil. Alternatively use the quantity of water suggested on the packaging for the quantity of noodles or pasta you require.[1]
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2Add noodles or pasta to the pot to cook. Be guided by the packaging to cook to best results.[2]Advertisement
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3Test the noodles to ensure they are soft enough to eat.
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4Take noodles or pasta out of pot and put into a strainer.
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5Shock noodles for 30 seconds (rinse under cold water) and put in a bowl.[3]
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6Scramble an egg in a frying pan and place in a bowl.[4]
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7Melt 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine in the frying pan.
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8Put noodles in the frying pan and season.
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9Add egg and mix into the noodles.
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10Add any additional seasonings you want.[5]
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11Put into a bowl and enjoy.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat seasonings are best for this recipe?
HumanBeingTop AnswererGround black pepper may help improve this very bland recipe. You could mix in Tabasco sauce, add dried herbs or season the dish with chili flakes, kosher salt or ketchup.
References
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/7-myths-about-cooking-pasta-that-need-to-go-away-tips-from-the-kitchn-198945
- ↑ https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/cooking/cook-pasta
- ↑ https://www.thekitchn.com/when-to-rinse-pasta-and-when-to-skip-it-tips-from-the-kitchn-219366
- ↑ https://www.eggs.ca/recipes/simple-scrambled-eggs
- ↑ https://www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2012/08/stir-fried-rice-noodles-with-egg-and-greens.html
About This Article
To make a quick meal with noodles and eggs, bring 6 cups of water and a teaspoon of salt to boil in a pot. Add your favorite noodles to the pot and cook them for the amount of time recommended on the package, or until they are as soft as you like. Drain the noodles in a strainer, then rinse them with cool water for 30 seconds and place them in a bowl. Scramble an egg and set it aside, then melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a frying pan. Put the noodles in the frying pan and season them to taste, then mix in the eggs. Cook the mixture until it’s hot, stirring frequently so it doesn’t stick or burn. For tips on how to season and serve your meal, read on!
