The question of whether it is possible to cook pasta in the microwave was probably asked by many housewives. It happens that all burners are busy (for example, in preparation for the holiday or during conservation), but there is nothing to eat. The microwave is always at your service, so why not use it? True, remembering the failures with eggs, people are sometimes afraid to experiment. And in vain, since it is not only possible to cook pasta in the microwave, but also not difficult. Yes, and time savings are observed.
A few subtleties
Before starting the process, read the labels on the package. Instant paste is absolutely not suitable for you - it just spills into porridge. Do not cook in a microwave and a very thin noodles, and for the same reason.
The basic principles of how to cook pasta in the microwave are not too different from the more familiar cooking on the stove. But some nuances are still present. The most important thing is that you need to pour more water than with classical cooking. An approximate ratio of 1: 2 in favor of water. But if the products are thick, it is quite possible that more fluid will be needed. But your macaroni definitely will not "run away" and will not burn to the bottom.
There may be a problem with placing a long paste in the dishes. Spaghetti often does not fit whole. If you do not want to break them, you will have to stand the pan in the oven for a couple of minutes without a lid, and when the twigs become flexible, carefully wrap them inside.
Basic recipe
Before you cook the pasta in the microwave, responsibly approach the choice of dishes. Microwave is quite loyal to plastic, but it is not suitable for cooking. Dig in your bins a glass or ceramic dish suitable for a stove and large enough.
Boiling water; this stage can also be carried out in the microwave, but it will take a lot of time unprofitable. It is better to use a conventional stove or electric kettle. The resulting boiling water is poured into the pan, products are immersed in it. Water should be at least three centimeters above their level (or better, more). Content is salted; a spoon of sunflower oil is poured to prevent sticking. The lid with a hole on the top is hoisted, the container is placed in the microwave. Full power is cut, the timer is set for six minutes. As the oven turns off, the paste is left to “reach” in boiling water, since it will not work to cook the pasta in the microwave until it is ready — they will begin to fall apart. Depending on the type of product and manufacturer, it may take up to ten minutes to wait. The soft paste is decanted and transferred to a plate. Sauces, butter, meat components - at the discretion of the hostess.
Alternative recipe
The method proposed below for how to cook pasta in the microwave can be considered controversial. But it has been tested by many and recognized as valid. Products are placed in suitable dishes, poured with cold water and cleaned in the microwave. The mode is selected maximum; the timer is set for a third of an hour - during this time, pasta becomes soft, but retains elasticity. If you like a milder option, set the time to half an hour.
However, the microwave is good because it is easy to turn it on additionally, if it turned out that the product was not prepared.
Tomato dressing
Just a few people want pasta - too boring. There is a way to quickly cook pasta in a microwave and make it a very tasty and self-sufficient dish. The algorithm will be like this.
- Water is boiling.
- Pasta is poured into the prepared saucepan and flavored with a small amount of vegetable oil.
- The base is poured with boiling water and salted.
- The container is closed by a lid and shaken slightly (carefully so as not to get burned or splash water).
- The pan is cleaned in the microwave for eight minutes; the stove turns on at maximum power.
- Macaroni seized, water drained.
- Either tomato paste with your favorite condiments or ready-made ketchup is added to the pan. The tank is shaken again.
- The pan returns to the microwave for a couple of minutes to heat and soak the pasta sauce.
All! Tasty, satisfying, beautiful.
How to cook pasta in the microwave: recipes with cheese and feta cheese
Cheese dishes with pasta have been and will be popular. To implement the plan, first cook pasta according to the basic recipe. In parallel, a sauce is made of butter, mustard, flour and salt with spices. A piece of hard cheese is rubbed here. The mixture interferes with the finished pasta, which is returned to the microwave for four minutes.
For experiments with feta cheese, pasta is boiled according to recipe No. 1 and transferred to a container used for baking. From above they are sprayed with vegetable oil, poured with sour cream and sprinkled with crumbled feta cheese and chopped onion. Two minutes of full power, and you can start dinner.