Orange Ramen

• 1 chunk ramen noodle
• 1 tbsp oil
• 1/4 cup ground pork, or beef
• 1 chopped garlic
• 1 1/2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup whole milk
• 2 tbsp store-bought salsa
• 3 slices American cheese

Freshly ground black pepper and salt to taste

Tabasco sauce

1. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the ramen.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in another pot over medium-high heat, then cook the ground pork and chopped garlic ("brown" them if you're feeling fancy...). Add tomato paste and flour, and cook for another min. Add whole milk and cook until thickened, then add the store-bought salsa and American cheese. Stir in the cooked ramen until the cheese has melted. Season with black pepper and salt to taste. Add more milk if the sauce is too thick.
3. Serve with a big dash of tabasco sauce.

The tomato paste is important in adding depth to the dish (if there's any...). I can never finish a whole can of tomato paste, so I always keep unfinished can in the freezer, for whenever I need it.

I've never tried using real cheddar for this. I feel like they don't melt very nicely. But you could if you want.