# Instant Noodle Gnocchi This Traditional Italian Pasta Dish is Made from Ramen Noodles By M | Published 2014-08-19 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pasta-dish References: [broadappetite](http://www.broadappetite.com/home/2014/2/19/ramen-gnocchi-with-mushroom-and-peas) & [broadappetite](http://www.broadappetite.com/) Italian and Asian cuisine come together in this delicious pasta dish that uses instant noodles as the base for these homemade gnocchi. If you think Ramen gnocchi sounds a little bit bizarre, apparently the taste is phenomenal and worth a try. To make these Ramen gnocchi begin by boiling the instant noodles. Toss the noodles in a food processor along with some milk and egg yolks to create a dough. Once the dough has been chilled you can pip it using a piping bag to create the little cylinder noodle shapes. Fry them up in a pan with some butter and add mushrooms, peas, parsley and parmesan cheese for a delicious [instant noodle pasta dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chili-garlic-ramen) that is sure to impress even the most elitist foodies. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 6% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Fusion Cuisine:** The blending of Italian and Asian cuisine creates new opportunities for cross-cultural culinary innovation. - **Instant Noodle Reinvention:** Using instant noodles as a base for traditional dishes opens up possibilities for creative culinary experimentation. - **Gourmet Convenience Foods:** Transforming everyday instant noodles into gourmet dishes provides opportunities for premium convenience food brands. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore new product lines that reimagine instant noodles and target a broader audience beyond their traditional market. - **Restaurant:** Restaurants can incorporate fusion dishes like ramen gnocchi on their menus to offer customers unique dining experiences and attract food lovers looking for new culinary sensations. - **Food Delivery:** Food delivery services can partner with chefs and food brands to provide customers with premium instant noodle dishes that can be easily ordered and enjoyed at home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Supersized Gnocchi Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gnocchi-alla-romana.md) - [Five-Ingredient Italian Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trader-joes-gnocchi.md) - [Quick-Cooking Skillet Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olivieri-skillet-gnocchi.md) - [Snackable Pasta Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoods.md) - [Vegetable-Powered Gnocchi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunny-luna.md) - [Italian Ramen Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jinya.md) - [Truffle-Filled Gnocchi Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/truffle-cream-filled-gnocchi.md) - [Quirky Pasta-Defying Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-noodle-day-initiative.md) - [Ruffly-Edged Noodle Packets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squiggly-knife-cut-style-noodles.md)