Micro-pasta When you're too lazy to boil water By Guest Contributor October 17, 2009 Pasta Preparation Time Cook Time Servings0IngredientsPastaWaterSaltInstructions Step 1: Put the pasta in a bowl with enough water to just cover it. Step 2: Put in some salt and cover with a lid or a plate. Step 3: Cook until the pasta is soft. Step 4: Step 5: Check my microwave pasta sauce for a quick homemade topping.