Pasta and Rice

Spaghetti Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a tablespoon of cooking oil, butter, or margarine if you have it, then drop in 4 ounces of spaghetti. Boil for 5 to 10 minutes until tender. Drain and serve with spaghetti sauce.

Macaroni For each serving, stir 4 ounces of macaroni into a pot of boiling water. Boil for 10 minutes or until done, then drain the water. Stir 2 ounces of cut-up cheese, 1 teaspoon of powdered milk, and a spoonful of margarine, butter, or olive oil into the cooked macaroni to make macaroni and cheese. Salt to taste.

Ramen Noodles

Ramen-style noodles come in a 3-ounce package just right for a single serving. Before you open the package, crush the noodles into small pieces. Tear open the wrapper and pour the noodles into 1 & half cups of boiling water and cook for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 2 minutes until done.