How To Cook Pasta In The Microwave

Indeed, the results are just as tender, too.

How Long Does It Take To Microwave Pasta?

We tested this recipe using an 1100-watt microwave.

Southern Living How to Make Pasta in the Microwave cooked on a plate with sauce

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Besides the microwave, of course, you dont need any special equipment to make pasta in the microwave.

You will need a large, microwave-safe bowl and a strainer.

Southern Living Microwave Pasta ingredients

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To make pasta in the microwave, you only need a few simple ingredients.

Plus any toppings you would like to serve with the pasta.

Southern Living Microwave Pasta adding the pasta to the bowl

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This method works best for 1 to 2 servings at a time.

you’ve got the option to also toss with melted butter and Parmesan cheese to makebuttered noodles.

Southern Living Microwave Pasta adding the water to the bowl

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Leftover pasta can be dry as it absorbs liquid from the sauce.

Carefully stir the pasta (the bowl will be hot) and return to the microwave.

Drain the pasta and toss with desired sauce to serve.

Southern Living Microwave Pasta stirring the salt into the water

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Southern Living Microwave Pasta in the microwave

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Southern Living Microwave Pasta stirring the pasta during the cooking process

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Southern Living Microwave Pasta draining the pasta

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