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Microwave Pasta
15 minServes 1Nutri-Score C€
C
15 min
15 minMicrowave Pasta
what you need
Ingredients
pasta (short shapes such as penne or macaroni)Grains100 g
water (enough to cover the pasta)Other300 ml
saltSpices3 g
tomato sauce (or pasta sauce of choice)Pantry80 g
grated cheese (optional)Dairy30 g
per serving
Nutrition
457kcal
- Carbs
- 78 g
- Proteins
- 16 g
- Fat
- 9 g
what you’ll use
Tools
Microwave
Mixing bowl
step by step
Method
- Step 1
Combine pasta and water
- Put the pasta in a large microwave-safe bowl.
- Add the water and salt so the pasta is fully covered.
- Step 2
Microwave the pasta
- Microwave on high until the pasta is tender, stirring halfway through.
- Check that the water has been absorbed and the pasta is cooked through.
- Step 3
Add sauce and cheese
- Stir in the tomato sauce and microwave briefly to heat it through.
- Top with grated cheese and let it melt before serving.