Microwave Spinach Cheese Pasta

Name: Microwave Spinach Cheese Pasta
Prep time: 4 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 16 min
Yield: 1 serving
Ingredients: 60g Spinach; 100g Pasta; 60g Cheese; 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.
3
Drain, leaving 2 tablespoons of the water. Stir in the spinach and cheese.
4
Microwave for 1 minute until the spinach wilts and the cheese melts. Season and serve.

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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