Cooking Guide.Pasta and RiceMicrowave cooking and conventional cookingof pasta, rice and cereal require about thesame amount of time; but, microwavecooking is a more convenient methodbecause you can cook and serve in the samedish. There is no stirring needed and leftoverpasta tastes just likefresh cooked whenreheated in the microwave oven.Cooking Pasta and Rice:Tips andTechniquesIf you are planning to use rice or pastain a casserole,undercook it so it is still firm.Allow for standing time with rice, but notfor pasta.The Pasta and RiceCooking Charts belowprovide specific directions, with PowerLeveland cooking time settings for mostcommon types of pasta and rice.Pasta Cooking ChartPower Level Cooking Time Directions4cups waterAdd 8 oz. spaghetti:s cups waterAdd 2 cups macaroniLasagna noodles/4cups waterAdd 8 oz. lasagna noodlesEgg noodlescups waterAdd 4 cups noodlesHI5HI5HI5HI59-10 minutes7V2-8V2minutes6-7 minutes5V2-6V2 minutes7-8 minutes11-12 minutes8-10 minutes5V2-6V2minutesCombine hot tap water and salt, if desired.Use a 2-quart microwavable baking dishand cover with vented plastic wrap forspaghetti and lasagna noodles.Use microwavable lid or vented plasticwrap for macaroni and egg noodles.Cook as directed in the chart or until the water boils.Stir in the pasta; cook covered as directed in thechart or until tender. Drain in a colander.Rice Cooking ChartN2V_cups waterAdd i cup rice2V2 cups waterAdd i cup rice2YscupswaterAdd 6 oz.package1 cup waterAdd i cup ricePower Level DirectionsHI5HI5HI5HICooking Time4V2-gV2minutes14 minutes4V2-gV2minutes28 minutes4-5 minutes2/4minutes2-3 minutesCombine hot tap water and salt, if desired,in 2 quart microwavable casserole.Cover with microwavable lid or vented plasticwrap.Cook as directed in the chart or until water boils.Stir in rice and any seasonings.Cook covered as directed in the chart or untilwater is absorbed and rice is tender.Let stand covered 5 to 10 minutes.Fluff with a fork.Cook water until it boils.Stir rice into boiling water and let stand, covered5 to Z0 minutes or until water is absorbed andrice is tender.Fluff with a fork.28