Microwave Pasta
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
1 min
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
11 mins
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Servings
2 servings
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Calories
223 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Microwave Pasta
Description
The recipe instructs placing dried pasta in a microwave-safe bowl with enough cold water to cover the pasta fully. Cooking starts with an 8-minute high-power burst, then continues in one-minute increments while stirring until the pasta reaches the desired tenderness. After cooking, draining removes excess water before serving.
This technique avoids boiling water on the stovetop and can be useful in small kitchens or for single servings. The pasta texture will depend on the microwave wattage and timing, so some adjustment may be necessary.
Serving suggestions include keeping the preparation simple by stirring in butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs after draining. Cooking small portions in a mug is also possible for convenience.
Ingredients
- 120 g dried pasta
- water
Instructions
- Place the pasta in a microwave safe bowl. Cover with cold water, ensuring the pasta is completely covered.
- Put the bowl into the microwave and cook on high power for 8 minutes. Stir and then cook in one minute intervals until cooked to your liking.
- Drain and serve.
Notes
- Use a large microwave-safe bowl to allow pasta expansion during cooking, as it roughly doubles in size.
- For a quick, plain pasta, mix in butter, olive oil, salt, pepper, and fresh herbs after microwaving.
- You can cook small portions in a mug for individual servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1portion | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 45g | 15% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 134mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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