How to Microwave Pasta
Pour a small amount of pasta into a microwave safe bowl., Add water to the bowl so the pasta is a couple of inches or several centimeters deep. , Place the bowl on top of a plate and put it in the microwave., Take the suggested time for cooking from...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Pour a small amount of pasta into a microwave safe bowl.
You should only use ceramics or glass in the microwave, not plastic.
About a half a cup or a one whole cup should be enough since pasta swells up after being cooked. -
Step 2: Add water to the bowl so the pasta is a couple of inches or several centimeters deep.
, The plate will catch any water in case it boils over, but it shouldn't. , Microwave the pasta for this amount of time.
Depending on the strength of your microwave, it may take more or less time. , Pop it in for a few more minutes if it's chewy. , A small strainer would be the most efficient thing to use.
If you don't have a strainer, you should be able to get most of the water out by tipping the bowl over the sink, pressing a large spoon to the edge, and being careful not to let the pasta slip out.
You can also ladle it out spoonful by spoonful. , Or alternatively, use salt and butter or olive oil.
Add your chosen seasoning to the pasta. , Bon appetit! -
Step 3: Place the bowl on top of a plate and put it in the microwave.
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Step 4: Take the suggested time for cooking from the pasta box and add 3-4 minutes to this.
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Step 5: Check on the pasta when it's done and sample a piece or two.
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Step 6: Strain the pasta over a sink.
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Step 7: Heat up some sauce for about 35 seconds in the microwave.
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Step 8: You're done!
Detailed Guide
You should only use ceramics or glass in the microwave, not plastic.
About a half a cup or a one whole cup should be enough since pasta swells up after being cooked.
, The plate will catch any water in case it boils over, but it shouldn't. , Microwave the pasta for this amount of time.
Depending on the strength of your microwave, it may take more or less time. , Pop it in for a few more minutes if it's chewy. , A small strainer would be the most efficient thing to use.
If you don't have a strainer, you should be able to get most of the water out by tipping the bowl over the sink, pressing a large spoon to the edge, and being careful not to let the pasta slip out.
You can also ladle it out spoonful by spoonful. , Or alternatively, use salt and butter or olive oil.
Add your chosen seasoning to the pasta. , Bon appetit!
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