Microwave Cheesy Tomato Pasta

Name: Microwave Cheesy Tomato Pasta
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60g Cheese; 100g Pasta; 120g Tomato; Salt & pepper

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Steps

1
Put the pasta in a large microwave-safe bowl and cover with water plus 2 cm extra. Add a pinch of salt.
2
Microwave for 9-10 minutes, stirring every 3 minutes, until tender. Watch that it doesn't boil over.
3
Drain most of the water, then stir in the chopped tomato and cheese.
4
Microwave for 1-2 minutes until hot and melted. Season and let it stand for 1 minute.

Storage & leftovers

Best eaten fresh; refrigerate leftovers for up to 1 day and reheat until steaming.

Student tip

Use a large bowl — starchy food can bubble up fast in the microwave.

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