Prepare a microwave-safe bowl for the pasta. Make sure it is deep enough to hold the pasta and leave room for the water to cover it all.
Use cold water from the tap. You can also use boiling water, which you can get from the kettle, or heat up first in the microwave. I find it much easier to just use cold water, and it doesn't change the way it tastes or feels.
Pour sufficient water over the pasta to completely cover it.
Set the microwave to full power for 3 minutes longer than what the package of pasta says to do. Therefore, if the package recommends 8 minutes of cooking time, cook it for 11 minutes. This rule is only broken if the water has already been boiled. In this case, just follow the directions on the product's packet.
When it's done, carefully take it out of the microwave and drain the water using a colander.
Add your favorite pasta sauce (which you can also heat in the microwave) and serve.
