Name: Pasta in the Microwave
Cook time: 13 min
Total time: 13 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Pasta ½ cup; Water 1 cup

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Ingredients

½ cup Pasta
uncooked of choice
1 cup Water

Pasta in the Microwave

Learn how to cook any Pasta in the Microwave, so it isn’t dry or soggy and enjoy your homemade pasta dish without fuss. All you need is your favorite pasta, some water, and a microwave-safe bowl, and your microwave will do all the work for you.

In a deep microwave-safe bowl, combine the pasta of choice and tap water. Make sure the pasta is completely covered. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, and then remove carefully and stir. Add some more water if required and continue microwaving on high for 5 minutes more. Stir well and return to the microwave. Heat 1 minute at a time until tender, about 3 minutes. As all microwaves differ, you may need to cook the pasta slightly longer or shorter than stated above. It is not an exact science, but the general rule of thumb is that you should microwave your pasta according to the cooking time on the box, plus 3 minutes. Serve with any of your favorite pasta sauce recipes and enjoy!

To make the Pasta in the Microwave, you will need the following ingredients:

Steps to make Pasta in the Microwave

1	Microwave for 5 minutes	5
In a microwave safe bowl, combine ½ cup dry pasta and 1 cup water. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
2	Remove and stir
Remove the pasta and stir, adding more water if needed.
3	Microwave for another 5 minutes	5
Microwave on high for 5 minutes more. Remove and stir again.
4	Microwave until tender	3
Return to the microwave and heat 1 minute at a time until tender, about 3 minutes.
5	Serve
Serve with your favorite pasta sauce.

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Nina Cole

Nina dreams of gender equality and for women all over the world to feel empowered and enjoy the same freedom she has. She’s a careful consumer, believing that by being more conscious about the way we live we can make the world a better place! Already a vegetarian, she uses animal products sparingly and tries to produce as little waste as possible. Most of her recipes are vegan as a result!