🍝 Microwave Macaroni with Tomato Sauce

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Macaroni and tomato sauce cooked entirely in the microwave. No pot, no waiting around.

⏱️ 14 min🍽️ 4 servings👩‍🍳 Easy🔥 231 calories per serving💪 9 g protein per serving

Ingredients

  • 11 oz (320 g) pasta (elbow macaroni)
  • 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
  • 3/4 cup (about 3 oz) shredded cheese
  • to taste salt
  • 1 tbsp olive oil

How to make it, step by step

  1. Put the pasta in a large microwave-safe bowl and cover with boiling water plus 1 inch (2 cm).
  2. Add salt and a splash of oil.
  3. Microwave on high for 8 to 10 minutes (the package time plus 2 minutes).
  4. Drain well and stir in the hot crushed tomatoes.
  5. Top with the shredded cheese and serve.

Nutrition facts (per serving)

231
calories
9 g
protein
38 g
carbs
5 g
fat

Values are approximate.

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