The Modern Nonna

0 Preheat the oven to 400F (200C).
1 Peel the garlic cloves, add to a small dish or ramekin. Pour olive oil on top. I like to add enough oil to cover the garlic.
2 Cover it and place it in the oven for 30-40 minutes.
3 The garlic should be cooked until it turns light golden and becomes soft enough to poke through with a knife.
4 Boil the ramen noodles on the stove as per the package directions. Mine take about 4 minutes.
5 2 minutes before the ramen is done, start on the peanut sauce. With a slotted spoon or fork, remove the garlic and add it to a food processor with the peanut butter, maple syrup, soy sauce, and hot water. Pulse.
7 Note: the sauce makes enough for two portions (double the ramen if needed). You can also make one very saucy portion but the calories will be high. 
6 Drain the ramen and mix it with the creamy peanut sauce. Enjoy with scallions, sesame seeds, crushed peanuts, chilli oil, or anything you like on top!