Microwave Pasta

[Vagus]

Does anyone cook dried pasta in the microwave, or even just soak it in a bowl of boiling water? Does it work?

[ummmm]

No. I think if it was that easy it'll be on the cooking instruction.

[youngmafbog]

Usually less than 10 mins in a pan. Why use a microwave?

[woofgang]

well it might soften the pasta but it will be disgusting

[tiggerblue10]

Never done that. The only thing I've soaked in boiling water is cous cous.

[ummmm]

Vermicelli noodles are soaked in boiling water but they are really thin.

[iluvmargie]

I would have thought it would come out hard from a microwave.

[AuntPollyGrey]

1 cup of pasta - macaroni or similar into microwave proof bowl add 2 cups of liquid, cover with clingfilm, prick with a fork and zap for 5 minutes. remove cling film give a good stir add butter if required. re-cover with clingfilm and zap for 2 - 4 minutes more depending on what type of pasta you are using.

[ummmm]

It'd be easier just to put it in a pan.

[dannyk13]

Pasta should be cooked in a pan with the water at a rolling boil.

[AuntPollyGrey]

I agree it would be much easier to cook it the conventional way - but that wasn't the question was it?

[Vagus]

I’m just asking the question...
I’m not sure it would be disgusting, I’m sure I’ve read somewhere that it is possible and edible.
I don’t think it’d come out hard as it’s done in water.
Thanks APG, looks entirely possible then.

[AuntPollyGrey]

Some packets of pasta with a powder sauce included advise to cook it in the microwave.

[sherrardk]

You can buy plain pasta that goes in the microwave but I think that’s already party cooked (it’s squishy I the packet).

[bednobs]

I once did it when I was waiting for an oven to be installed and only had a microwave to cook by. It was a massive effort but it is possible

[tiggerblue10]

I would definitely use boiling water rather than cold before putting in the microwave.

[Buenchico]

Instructions (using cold water) here:
https://www.tablespoon.com/meals/how-to-make-pasta-in-the-microwave

This says much the same but offers the alternative option of using boiling water in order to reduce the cooking time:
https://lianaskitchen.co.uk/how-to-cook-pasta-in-the-microwave/