【明報專訊】When you are hungry but too lazy to pull out a pan, a microwave can definitely help. All you need is just a mug and the simplest ingredients to make the creamy cheese pasta.

◆Ingredients

．Milk

．Cheese

．Cooked pasta

(1) Place the cooked pasta in a microwave-safe cup or mug.

(2) Cut the cheese into small slices.

(3) Combine the sliced cheese, milk and pasta.

(4) Put some more pasta on top, and cover with a cheese layer.

(5) Microwave the pasta for one to two minutes.

(6) The cheese pasta is best when piping hot from the microwave. Enjoy immediately!

Quick tip

You can always add any ingredients you like to create your own cheese pasta, like ham, corns or canned tuna. Don't forget to sprinkle some salt and pepper at last!

■Do you know?

If you use macaroni (通心粉) for this recipe, you will easily create the famous dish "Mac & Cheese" (picture) which western kids grow up with. While westerners enjoy eating macaroni with cheese sauce, Hongkongers favour macaroni soup, commonly consisting of ham or barbecued pork. It's the unique Hong Kong style breakfast dish!

■Glossary

piping hot (phr) (液體、食物)燙的

canned (adj) 罐裝的

sprinkle (v) 撒

consist of (v) 由……構成

[Smarties' Power English 第230期]