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How to Cook Pasta in the Microwave

How to cook pasta in the microwave so it is tender and ready to make butter noodles. Yes you can boil pasta in a microwave perfectly now.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: macaroni, microwave, noodles, pasta, tender
Servings: 2
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients

  • 1 c noodles small, elbow macaroni
  • 1 c water hot

Instructions

  • Place macaroni pasta noodles and hot water into a large microwave safe bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and heat on high for 3 minutes. Stir and cover again (may need new piece of wrap).
  • Return to the microwave to heat for 3 minutes on 50% power. Let stand for 1 minute before stirring and serving. Drain, add butter to melt and enjoy.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1oz | Calories: 111kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 1mg