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Microwave pasta with garlic and cheese

Microwave pasta with garlic and cheese

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Cooked pasta directly in the microwave, drained, and then reheated for 35 seconds with oil, onion, garlic, grated cheese, and your choice of toppings.

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Recipe from BoldLuis, adapted by Recette de cuisine · · updated on

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No saucepan or stovetop? All types of pasta, including macaroni and spaghetti, can be cooked in the microwave in a closed container. Just be sure to check on them halfway through the cooking process.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time5 min
  • Cook time15 min
  • Total20 min
  • DifficultyEasy
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodmicrowave oven
  • Estimated cost$0.72 $0.72 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 14, 2026.

Ingredients

1 people
  • $0.04
  • $0.18
  • $0.06
  • $0.05
  • $0.10
  • $0.04
  • $0.25

Prices from US supermarkets for 6 of 7 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Place the pasta in a microwave-safe container with a lid, cover it completely with water, add the salt, a drizzle of oil, and the spices. Place a plate underneath the container in case the water spills. ≈ 3 min
  2. Cook at full power for the time specified on the package, stirring halfway through. Taste: if the pasta is still hard, continue cooking for 1-2 minutes.
  3. Drain the pasta and return it to the bowl with the remaining oil, butter, onion, garlic, and cheese. Mix well and microwave for 35 seconds. ≈ 4 min
  4. Add the ham, bacon, or vegetables, and serve. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Microwave pasta with garlic and cheese

  • 1 teaspoon of salt$0.04
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil$0.18
  • 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese (or blue cheese)$0.06
  • 1 tablespoon of butter$0.05
  • ½ onion, chopped$0.10
  • ½ clove of garlic, minced$0.04
  • Ham, bacon, or your choice of vegetables$0.25

Total$0.72

that's $0.72 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • 100 to 150 grams of pasta per person
  • water (approximately 1 litre for 100g of pasta)
  • 1 teaspoon of salt
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • oregano or other spices, to your liking
  • 1 tablespoon of grated Parmesan cheese (or blue cheese)
  • 1 tablespoon of butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ½ clove of garlic, minced
  • Ham, bacon, or your choice of vegetables

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