I was wondering if anyone has tips for cooking pasta (plain vermicelli,
spaghetti, macaroni noodles, etc.) in the microwave? As I have
difficulty working in the kitchen, I'm trying to cut down on time
spent, but still have good meals.
I've never attempted pasta in the microwave, so if anyone has tips, I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
Well, I am not much of a cook, but I can tell you the directions for making macaroni and cheese in the microwave, and maybe you can apply this to other pastas! The box has 5.5 oz of pasta (the little corkscrew kind) in it and it says microwave 4 cups of water in a covered 2-quart microwavable dish on high for 10 minutes or until boiling. Add pasta. Microwave uncovered 5 minutes or to desired tenderness. Drain. Good luck!My brother devised a method for cooking ramen noodles that might come in handy here:
1. Boil some water in a kettle or the microwave.
2. Add the water and pasta to a bowl, making sure the pasta is completely submerged.
3. Immediately cover with tin foil (plastic wrap is acceptable but not preferred) and let it sit. You'll need to occasionally check the pasta to see if it's done, and be careful not to leave it for too long or the noodles will get mushy.
4. Drain any excess water from the bowl.
All in all, I think it's a great alternative to dirtying up a pot, especially if you're having difficulty in the kitchen. I hope it helps.
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A friend of mine uses the Pasta Magic instant cooking set. She says it works but I've never used it before. I thought I'd share this just in case others needed alternative methods for making pasta.
To cook pasta more evenly, prevent it from sticking together and avoid boil-overs, always cook pasta in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Unless you have a very large kettle, don't cook more than 2 pounds of pasta at a time.
For 8 ounces of pasta, bring 3 quarts water to a full rolling boil. To flavor, add 1 tablespoon salt if desired. To prevent pasta from sticking, add 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil if desired. Stir in the pasta all at once. Return to a boil;boil, uncovered, stirring occasionally.
Cooking times vary with the size and variety of pasta. Dried pasta can take from 5 to 15 minutes to cook; fresh pasta can cook in as little as 2 to 3 minutes. Follow the recommended cooking directions on packaged pasta.
To test for doneness, use a fork to remove a single piece of pasta from the boiling water. Rinse in cold water and taste. Pasta should be cooked until "al dente", or firm yet tender. Test often while cooking to avoid overcooking, which can result in a soft or mushy texture. If pasta will be used in a recipe that requires further cooking, such as a casserole, undercook by one-third the recommended time.
As soon as the pasta tests done, pour into a large colander to drain, being careful of the steam as you pour. If using the pasta in a salad or at a later time, rinse it with cold water to stop cooking and to remove excess starch.
Allow 2 to 4 ounces of pasta per person for a main-dish serving.