4 oz. pasta
1 cup water
1/4 tsp. salt

  • combine in large microwave bowl and microwave for 2 minutes
  • stir and continue microwaving until pasta is cooked

1/2 cup milk
4 oz. cheddar cheese, shredded
1 tbsp. butter
pepper, garlic powder, and nutmeg, to taste

  • stir into pasta and microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring after each burst, until cheese is melted

source: https://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-one-bowl-microwave-macaroni-and-cheese-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchen-94006