Microwave Pasta Recipes: A Quick and Easy Meal

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Microwave pasta recipes for a quick meal without the dishes

Busy, tired, or just plain lazy. If you've ever wondered if there's a way to make a delicious meal with minimal cooking and cleanup, you've come to the right place with this super easy microwave pasta. The ingredients are simple, the process is straightforward, and the cleanup afterward is virtually nonexistent.

What is Microwave Pasta?

Microwave pasta is exactly what it sounds like: a dish that uses the microwave to make pasta. Unlike traditional pasta dishes, which typically involve boiling water, sautéing sauce in a pan, and lots of dishes, you can do it all in one bowl. Simply add water, cook the noodles, add tomato sauce and cheese, and microwave for a few more minutes. It's a great dish for busy people on the go because it's so flavorful with minimal effort.

Recipe: Microwave Pasta

Ingredients (per person)

• Pasta: 100 g (any type)
• Water: 200 ml
• salt: 2 pinches
• Tomato sauce: 6 Tablespoons
• Black olives: to your taste
• Mozzarella cheese: To taste
• Parsley: some

By measurements: 1 T=15 cc, use 1 t=5 cc measuring spoons

Product information used

• Pasta: You can use any product you want, I just used the cheapest one I could find 👉. See products
• Tomato sauce: Flavorful tomato sauce 👉 See products
• Mozzarella cheese: Soft and melty cheese 👉 See products

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The creation process

Trimming Materials

Break the spaghetti noodles in half to fit in the microwave safe container. Slice or dice the black olives to your liking, but feel free to omit them if you don't have them.

Preparing to cook

Place 100 grams of pasta, 200 ml of water, and 2 pinches of salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Cover the container with a lid or plastic wrap to prevent steam from escaping.

Cooking

Cook the pasta in the microwave on high for 8 minutes. Afterward, check the pasta for doneness and drain off any excess water. Add 6 tablespoons of the tomato sauce, mozzarella cheese, and black olives and microwave for another 3 minutes, just long enough to melt the cheese.

Finalize

Finish by sprinkling a little parsley over the finished pasta. Serve straight from the container in which it was cooked.

4 tips for success

• Depending on the power of your microwave, the cooking time may vary, so check the noodles halfway through.
• Different pasta products cook to different degrees, so check the packaging for each product.
• You can also use cream or rosé sauce instead of tomato sauce.
• Add your favorite toppings, such as bacon, shrimp, mushrooms, or even a can of corn for a heartier dish.

Closing thoughts

End your day with this super easy microwave pasta recipe, perfect for when you're in a hurry. There's nothing like a warm bowl of pasta to make you feel happy. We hope you'll make sure to eat, no matter how busy you are. Have a delicious day! 😊.

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