Pasta N More 5 Piece Microwave Pasta Cooker Set with Bonus Cookbook
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Kitchen and Housewares Reviews of Pasta N More 5 Piece Microwave Pasta Cooker Set with Bonus Cookbook
Customer Review: Love it!
Summary: 5 Stars
I've had this product for over a year and I use it every time I make pasta. I often cook sauce and meat with noodles and having 2 pots and a pan on a stove takes up a lot of space. Being able to put this is the microwave is great.
I also love that it's a strainer. I usually put a towel around the top, since the steam tends to burn my hands when I'm draining it. That's not a big deal though.
You can easily cook an entire box of pasta in here. I usually don't have to cook any pasta for more than 15-16 minutes. I wouldn't say it really cuts down on cook time, but it saves me having to wash an extra pot!
I haven't tried steaming anything in it, so I can't comment on that. But even if you only use it for pasta it's so worth it. I wouldn't buy it here though, as you can get it in most stores for $20.
Customer Review: Pasta Perfection!
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up the Pasta N More at a thrift store for $2(still in the plastic...looked like it had never been used),and couldn't resist giving it a try. Its true the instructions are a bit vague (not sure why) but if you are making spaghetti, you dont really need much instruction. I did follow the cooking directions exactly and at the end of 16 minutes, I had perfect al dente spaghetti....and it wasnt stuck together like it gets when I make it in a pot! I was actually surprised, considering some of the complaints of the unit. And the straining cover is VERY convenient. I havent tried the Pasta N More for steaming because I already have a microwave steamer, but I really got this for spaghetti so I wouldnt have to boil water for pasta in the summer and heat up the kitchen unnecessarily. It worked for me!Customer Review: Worth the money
Summary: 4 Stars
I do advise people to read the instructions. "A box" of pasta may be six servings or eight, which means different amounts of water. And add the water after the pasta not before. And cool the pasta immediately to prevent overcooking. Yes, it takes longer in the microwave, but if you're an absent-minded cook like I am -- especially when I'm getting ready for guests -- it's easy to have a boil-over mess. This is fairly foolproof. And, in the summertime, a stock pot full of boiling water can really turn your kitchen into a swamp.
Also, I freeze pasta in storage bags because it's great to have some on hand for guests. Making three batches, one shells and two farfalles, was a snap.
I went over the water level markings with a red permanent marker so they're easier to read.
Customer Review: Nice color , but NOT as good or as EASY as Fasta Pasta
Summary: 1 Stars
I tried this as a gift, after using the vastly superior ( and less expensive) Fasta Pasta for years.
The concept is similar to the Fasta Pasta unit, I suppose- but the plastic is not of the same quality, NOR is it made in the USA as Fasta Pasta is.
The size of the product is a problem too-- it is really too tall for a typical microwave. It does fit in mine, barely. NOT EASY.
Cooking pasta in it, tends to result in hard edges . I did find the unit to be acceptable cooking corn on the cob. That being said, Amazon has BETTER products to do that.
Bottom line: save yourself angst--the Fasta Pasta product is better, easier to use, and creates a better result- this is a 'copy' that is not as good.
Customer Review: BEST invention ever!
Summary: 5 Stars
Normally I do not write reviews; I just read them before I buy...anything and everything! But I gotta tell ya, this is really the best pasta cooker I have ever had! I do not know how or what the other folks are doing wrong to have their pasta NOT come out perfect every time, but my does! Honestly my experiences have been nothing but great! I guess it's like anything else, it works for some and not for others. And the little book that comes with it was very easy for me to understand and it's loaded with great meal ideas! I have bought many things from here, some with very poor reviews, but in all my dealings, everything I have purchased works great! Call me lucky I guess. Anyway, you'll have to decide for yourself...but mine is well work the money!