Start tasting your pasta 3 to 4 minutes sooner than the time on the box to be sure you're not boiling your pasta to … How to Cook Pasta in the Microwave. More often than not, cooking times listed on pasta boxes are far too long. Continue cooking … Measure out the amount of dry pasta you want to cook into a microwave-safe bowl. Cover it with water and cook on high for about 5 minutes.

Stir the pasta and give one piece a bite to see how cooked it is.