Microwave Pasta
Learn how to Cook Pasta in the Microwave! Microwave pasta is quick and convenient, plus it tastes as good as pasta boiled on the stovetop.
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Servings: 4
Calories: 263kcal
Equipment
- Microwave safe dish
- Microwave
- Colander
Ingredients
- 10 ounces pasta 300g
- 4 cups water 1 litre, or more if needed
- Pinch of salt optional
Instructions
- Add the pasta to a large microwavable bowl.
- Pour in the cold water and salt and stir well. Ensure the pasta is completely submerged, adding more water if necessary so the pasta is sitting in plenty of water.
- Microwave for the time stated on the package, plus an additional 3 minutes, stirring at least once during the total cooking time.
- For example, if the pasta package says 10 minutes, microwave it for 13 mins.
- Check the pasta and cook for an additional minute or two if necessary.
- Drain the pasta and serve.
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Notes
Ensure that your uncooked dried pasta is fully submerged in the cold water in the microwave-safe dish. You need to make sure that none of it is sticking out of the water the entire cooking time, or it won't cook evenly.
Be sure to stir the pasta during the cooking time, so it doesn't stick together or cook unevenly.
Check the pasta at the end of the cooking time, and cook it for another minute or two if it's not soft enough.
Nutrition
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 53g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 16mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 1mg
The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.