When you need a cheap meal, instant ramen can sometimes be a lifesaver. However, when you are living the broke college student life, that occasional meal can turn into a weekly occurrence. Follow these instant ramen hacks to change up your $2 noodle lifestyle. You won't believe what you can create!

1. Cacio e Pepe
Add parmesan cheese, cracked black pepper, and hot water to the plain ramen noodles and you have yourself an easy and tasty Italian dish.

2. Popcorn
Tired of noodles? Take the ramen seasoning and add it to microwave popcorn. Prepare to have the most addictive snack ever.

3. Breakfast Scramble
Add cooked ramen noodles to your scrambled eggs with bacon for a filling and delicious breakfast dish.

4. Peanut Noodles
Make your instant ramen an instant pad thai by adding a scoop of peanut butter, spicy sriracha, and chopped green onions in with the ramen seasoning.