How To Cook Pasta In The Microwave
Using a microwave is a handy alternative to making pasta, especially if you don't have access to a stove!
Servings: 1
Calories: 158kcal
Ingredients
- 100 g pasta dry
- 400 ml water approx
Instructions
- Add dry pasta to a deep microwaveable bowl.
- Pour water to cover, make sure all the pasta is completely covered.
- Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on full power for the amount stated on the pasta packet + 3 minutes.
- If you are cooking more than 1 serving at a time I recommend stirring the pasta half way through to make sure it isn't sticking together.
- Once the microwave has finished, check the pasta is cooked through. If necessary, cook for a little longer, checking on it every minute (you don't want it to go soggy!)
- Carefully drain the water away using a colander.
- Serve with your favourite pasta sauce (which can also be heated in the microwave!)
Notes
If when the microwave has finished there is no water left, the pasta might not have cooked through. This happened to me the first time - it was edible still but the next time I added an extra 100ml of water - it very much depends on the pasta type you are using.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 13mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g
