NICOISE NOODLE CAKE

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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 40m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 3-ounce packages ramen noodles, seasoning packets discarded
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt
1 bunch Swiss chard, leaves only, thinly sliced
1/2 cup fresh parsley, coarsely chopped
5 large eggs
1/4 cup coarsely grated Parmesan cheese
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Cover the noodles with hot tap water in a large bowl and soak, flipping once, for 7 minutes; they should pull apart without breaking. Drain in a strainer and shake to dry; pat with towels if needed. Return to the bowl and toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt.
Add the chard and parsley to the bowl; toss, pulling apart the noodles. In a small bowl, beat the eggs with the parmesan cheese and salt and pepper to taste; add to the noodles and toss to coat.
Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil in a 9-inch skillet with a lid over medium heat. Add the noodle mixture and press down with a spatula; cover and cook until the bottom is golden brown, about 8 minutes. Place a large plate over the pan; invert the cake onto the plate. Slide the cake back into the pan, cover and cook until golden on the other side, 5 to 10 minutes. Invert onto a plate, sprinkle with salt and cut into wedges.