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  • 75g macaroni
    or other pasta
  • 250ml cold chicken stock
    milk or water
  • 2 tsp butter
  • 50g cheddar
    grated
  • handful of spinach
    or 1/2 tsp Marmite (optional)

Nutrition: per serving

  • kcal601
  • fat27g
  • saturates17g
  • carbs55g
  • sugars2g
  • fibre5g
  • protein31g
  • salt1.8g

Method

  • step 1

    Find a mug that holds twice the volume of your dry pasta – the bigger, the better. Add the macaroni and your liquid of choice. Cover with cling film and pierce 3 times. Stand the mug in a microwave-proof bowl to catch any spillages, and cook in the microwave on High for 2 mins. The liquid will bubble up and over the sides, so tip any liquid from the bowl back into the mug (be careful as it will be very hot) and give it a good stir. Leave to stand for 1 min.

  • step 2

    Repeat twice more or until the pasta is cooked (it may take longer depending on the pasta), then remove from the microwave. Stir through the butter, cheese and spinach or Marmite, if using. The heat from the pasta should melt the cheese and wilt the spinach, but if not, pop back in the microwave for 30 secs.

RECIPE TIPS
TAKE IT TO WORK

Pack a portable version to take to work. Swap the butter for oil and combine with the cheese in a small container. Put the pasta and the liquid in a separate container to soak, then follow the recipe method, but check your pasta more often as it may cook more quickly if it’s been soaking in the liquid.

Recipe from Good Food magazine, October 2015

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