Authentic Microwave Carbonara

Cut the bacon into 8mm-square batons.

Snap the spaghetti in half and place it in a microwave-safe container.

Add the cut bacon, garlic tube, and 220ml water to the container.

Add a pinch of salt.

Microwave at 600W, uncovered, for the package cook time + 1 minute (7 minutes here).

While it cooks, beat 1 egg with 1 tbsp grated cheese in a separate container.

Take the container out and add 50ml heavy cream and 1 tsp granulated consommé.

Microwave at 600W, uncovered, for 1 more minute.

Take it out, stir the bubbling pasta once or twice to release some heat, then add the egg mixture and stir well.

Plate and finish with a generous shower of coarse black pepper.