Microwave Pasta

How to Make Microwave Pasta

The microwave is truly a great invention. Not only that it's fast and easy to use, but it also keeps the kitchen free of steam.

Many people use microwave to prepare a lots of things. You can actually use microwave for almost anything and one that would be prepare some of your favorite food.

Pasta is a food that everyone likes. It's good, it's ready fast, and it's also quite cheap.

If you haven't tried it yet, here are a few tips to make a delicious meal in the microwave.

You won't need many things to prepare the pasta in the microwave, and it's definitely less messier than preparing it the regular way. There won't be any steam in your kitchen.

Here is how you start:

You will need some water (half a cup), a pinch of salt, and a few drops of olive oil. You can also add you favorite seasoning: some people like sage, rosemary, or other spices with their pasta.

Whatever spices you decide to add, add them in the beginning. Mixing the spices with the water will make sure that their taste will reach everywhere when the water starts to boil.

The water level in the dish should be just a little bit over the level of the pasta. Don't put more than that, because too much water might overflow when it starts to boil.

Place all of these and the pasta in a microwave dish, and cover it. If you cover it with plastic wrap, make one or two tiny holes, so some of the steam can go free.

You can also cover it with a plate, but just as before, make sure that there is a little place for the stem to escape. There are some containers you can buy that are made especially for making pasta in a microwave - Microwave Pasta Cooker. If you have the opportunity, buy one of these and it will make the whole thing much easier.

Cook it for a about 10 minutes on maximum power. The time might vary depending on the microwave, but usually it's between 5 and 12 minutes.

Some people also like pasta a bit more chewy, while other like it soft. To make sure that you get the best results, you can test the pasta a few times to see when its ready. Don't forget to stir once or twice during the process..

When you think that the pasta is soft enough, take the dish out carefully from the microwave, the container might be hot and steamy.

Leave it to cool for a couple of minutes and then drain. After this you can add your favorite sauce, butter, or anything you like.

If you are not sure what to use, here are a few tips to make a delicious topping or sauce for your microwave pasta.

If you like butter you can make a nice buttery sauce with sage and basil. Just mix a few bits of butter, add the spices, and pour it over the pasta.

You can also add some fried ham cut in small cubes. You can use cheese to make it even more delicious. After you're done with this, just put the whole thing back into the microwave for a couple of minutes. Microwave Pasta Ready to serve and delicious!

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