Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pasta (any type)
- 4 cups water
- 1 tablespoon salt (optional)
- Your choice of sauce (marinara, alfredo, etc.)
- Fresh herbs (basil, parsley, etc.) for garnish
Instructions
- Gather all your ingredients: pasta, water, salt, and sauce.
- Pour 4 cups of water into the pasta cooker and add salt if desired.
- Add the pasta to the water, cover with the lid, and microwave for 8-12 minutes depending on pasta type.
- Remove the cooker from the microwave, drain excess water, and serve with sauce and fresh herbs.
Notes
- Store leftover pasta in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat with water or sauce to maintain texture.
- This recipe can also pair well with grilled chicken, sautéed vegetables, or a fresh salad.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Microwave
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup of cooked pasta
- Calories: 300 Kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 0mg