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Pasta in a Mug is the quickest way to cook pasta in a microwave in minutes with little clean up. It&#039;s an easy single serve mac n cheese meal kids will love!

Pasta in a Mug

elbow macaroni pasta (uncooked)

salt

water

milk

cheese

Combine the macaroni, salt and water in a large wide mug (about 2-cup capacity) and microwave for 4 minutes total, stopping every minute to stir the pasta and allow the boiling water to settle.

Check to make sure all the water is absorbed and add up to 30 more seconds of cooking time, if necessary. When the water is all absorbed, add the milk and cheese, and return to the microwave for 1 more minute.

Stir the mixture to combine the milk and cheese with the cooked pasta, and allow the pasta to cool for a couple minutes before enjoying.

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Pasta in a Mug is the quickest way to cook pasta in a microwave in minutes with little clean up. It's an easy single serve mac n cheese meal kids will love!

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How To Cook Pasta In The Microwave

pasta (dry)

water (approx)

Add dry pasta to a deep microwaveable bowl.

Pour water to cover, make sure all the...

Pour water to cover, make sure all the pasta is completely covered.

Place the bowl in the microwave and cook...

Place the bowl in the microwave and cook on full power for the amount stated on the pasta packet + 3 minutes.

If you are cooking more than 1 serving...

If you are cooking more than 1 serving at a time I recommend stirring the pasta half way through to make sure it isn't sticking together.

Once the microwave has finished, check the pasta...

Once the microwave has finished, check the pasta is cooked through. If necessary, cook for a little longer, checking on it every minute (you don't want it to go soggy!)

Carefully drain the water away using a colander.

Serve with your favourite pasta sauce (which can...

Serve with your favourite pasta sauce (which can also be heated in the microwave!)

How to Cook Pasta in the Microwave

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Place the pasta in a microwave-safe bowl that...

Place the pasta in a microwave-safe bowl that is deep enough to hold the pasta and the water, so that when it boils, it will not overflow.

This is why I like the Corningware casserole...

This is why I like the Corningware casserole dishes.  This 1.5-qt is great to make 1-2 servings of pasta. They also have larger ones where you can make the whole family pasta. I do this often.

Pour cold water over the pasta until it...

Pour cold water over the pasta until it is completely covered and you have about 1/2 to 1 inch of water above the pasta.

Check the package of pasta for the time...

Check the package of pasta for the time to cook and add 2 to 3 minutes to that time for the microwave. So, you will set the microwave on HIGH and cook for the time per package PLUS 2-3 additional minutes.

When the microwave is done, carefully remove the...

When the microwave is done, carefully remove the bowl from the microwave. Be extra careful since this had boiling water and check a piece of pasta for doneness.  If it's still chewy, cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

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