Gordon’s putting the challenge out to Hell’s Kitchen Finalist and Challenge Queen Mia Castro to make a stunning entrée in just 10 Minutes. And today she’s turning a college staple into are that you can make in just 10 minutes. But this isn’t the microwavable ramen you made in college as Mia’s turning it into a delicious Cacio e Pepe. Gordon would approve of. Recipe below: Fresh Ramen Cacio e Pepe Ingredients: 2 ea. Fresh ramen servings (refrigerated section at Whole Foods, by the tofu) 1 ½ C pecorino Romano, fresh grated 2 T black pepper, fresh cracked 2-3 T extra virgin olive oil 2-3 T butter Method: In a medium pot with salted, boiling water, add fresh ramen and stir to prevent clumping. Cooks in 2-3 minutes. In a separate, large pan, over medium heat, add 1 T (each) of butter, olive oil, and black pepper. Stir until pepper is aromatic. Butter should have no color. Add cooked ramen with (approx.) ½ C of starchy cooking water and ¾ C of grated cheese. With a medium flame on, toss, adding more cheese/butter/pepper/starchy water to taste until a creamy consistency is achieved. Serve on two bowls. Finish with a fresh grating of pecorino and cracked pepper. It can be topped with a fried or poached (runny) egg if desired for more protein/richness.

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