Making a pesto dish with ramen noodles is superbly easy. Set the seasoning packet within the bundle apart and prepare dinner the noodles like regular, then toss them along with your pesto (both store-bought or do-it-yourself). If you wish to cease your pasta journey right here, be at liberty to pair this dish as-is with a aspect of salmon or rooster. You may also stir in air-fried salmon or rooster chunks, shrimp, or turkey meatballs, or veggies like cherry tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, chopped bell peppers, and sautéed spinach. Nevertheless, utilizing ramen noodles additionally provides you room to get a bit of extra inventive. 

As an alternative of throwing away the seasoning packet, sprinkle it over any proteins or sautéed veggies you throw in. Or, use recent herbs in your pesto like Thai basil, cilantro, and mint with sesame or peanut oil as a substitute of olive, lime juice as a substitute of lemon, and a chili oil or paste addition. Instead of pine nuts, incorporate cashews or peanuts, and toss in a tablespoon of sugar in order for you some sweetness to stability out all of the freshness. You may also throw in a bit of ginger, fish sauce, or miso paste to cement the Asian flavors. And as a ultimate contact, sprinkle some toasted sesame seeds on high.