Doug Kanter wrote:
> "Ken Knecht" > wrote in message
> ...
> > How do you cook elbow mac, spaghetti, broad noodles, etc. in the
> > microwave?
> > How long?
> >
> > TIA
>
> Why do you want to use the MW instead of a pot of water?

For small quantities it's much faster (half the time), uses less
energy, and doesn't steam/heat up your kitchen (doesn't necessitate
boiling a large quantity of water)... especially advantageous during
hot weather.

I often cook pasta in the microwave when all I want is one serving.

Place pasta into a shallow microwaveable casserole dish, barely cover
pasta with water, cover dish with plastic wrap leaving one corner
peeled back, and nuke at full power... once water comes to the boil
continue cooking about 6-8 minutes... check for doneness, drain and
serve. Naturally times vary with wattage and quantity cooked but
typically pasta is fully cooked in less time than it would take to just
bring a couple three quarts of water to the boil conventionally.

Sheldon