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5 from 2 votes

Microwave Pasta Recipe

Skip the stovetop and make pasta in a microwave! Learn how to make this quick and delicious microwave pasta in a mug.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 1
Calories: 765kcal
Author: Hina Gujral

Equipment

  • Coffee Mug
  • Microwave

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup elbow pasta, uncooked
  • 1 Cup water
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ½ tablespoon garlic, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ¼ Cup milk
  • 2 tablespoon tomato pasta sauce (see recipe)
  • ¼ Cup cherry tomato, cut into halves
  • 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella or pizza cheese
  • ½ tablespoon grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Italian herbs (oregano, thyme, sage etc)
  • 1 teaspoon green onion or chives, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon black olives, sliced

Instructions

  • Add pasta, water, garlic, salt, and olive to a mug. Stir to combine. Place the mug inside the microwave. Close the door of the microwave. Set the microwave button for 5 minutes at full power. Stir the pasta after 2 ½ minutes to avoid lump formation. And cook once again for the remaining 2 ½ minutes.
  • Once pasta is cooked or al-dente, add tomato sauce, cherry tomato, milk, seasoning, and cheese. Stir to combine to coat each piece of pasta with sauce. Taste and add more seasoning if required.
  • Microwave the pasta once again for 2 minutes. By now cheese will be nicely melted, the sauce thickens, and the pasta is ready to eat. Garnish with olives and fresh herbs.
  • Microwave Pasta is ready to serve!

Notes

  • The cooking time of pasta may vary from 5 – 8 minutes depending upon the quality and quantity. For 1 Cup of durum wheat semolina pasta, it takes 8 minutes on high power for a perfectly al-dente texture. So I would recommend checking your pasta after 2 ½ minutes. 
  • DO NOT USE Bambino Macaroni or other light-quality pasta for cooking in a microwave. They get mushy, sticky, and break apart.
  • Store the leftover pasta in the mug covered with plastic wrap in the refrigerator. It will last about 3 - 4 days in the fridge, although it is best consumed immediately. Add a splash of water or milk while reheating in a microwave.
  • Be careful while handling the hot mug. The microwave heat makes the glass object very hot to touch or handle. 

Nutrition

Calories: 765kcal | Carbohydrates: 113g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 21mg | Sodium: 3799mg | Potassium: 552mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 488IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 259mg | Iron: 3mg