Is the cooking process the same if I'm cooking fettuccine, macaroni, or other types of noodles?
898174
Each type of pasta cooks for different time with different water levels. All this information comes with it. It's really simple and easy.
898175
It's the same, but there's a pasta cooking chart that comes with it....tells serving size, water level, and cooking time. It's for many types of pasta, spaghetti, linguini, fettuccini, lasagne, macaroni, shell pasta, egg noodles. I like this pasta cooker, unless I'm cooking a very large amount.
898176
Yes. You will find that the accompanying manual covers all of the pasta types and how to prepare.
898177
Yes, the process is the same but the cooking time is different. Check the cooking chart that comes with the cooker for info.
898178
no. some types of pasta may require stirring, others do not. the instructions will tell you.
222043
It appears to be. Everything I have cooked in it was done at the same temperature I used before I got the cooker.
2193359
I bought this model for a gift, so I am not 100% sure, but I cook pasta in my microwave cooker that is very similar all the time.
945479
You would have to cut the noodles since the pan is thinner. They also make a lasagna pan.
1279840
If you have a kitchen aid stand mixer you are ready to make ravioli and any other kind of pasta. You can're bet home made pasta. Good luck and have fun.
1654812
The booklet that comes with the product will tell you how long to cook the pasta based on a box of pasta. We have our favorites so I always cook an entire box and have leftover pasta for another day. There are only two of us to cook for. The booklet is complete and I have found that cooking our pasta for an additional minute and waiting a minute before draining is the way we like it. It is a great product. Hope this helps.
1425582
Yes. I love the machine and just used it this past weekend to make Organic Whole Wheat pasta. I have used various types of flour. Although easy to use you need to get used to the "adding water" process to get the perfect consistency. Its easy you just have to get the feel for it. Using different flours will effect how much or how little water you need to "trickle" in during processing.
2258037
Spaghetti for 2 is easy and frees up a burner on the stove, I have never tried this with boxed mac and cheese, the pasta by itself woudl be easy don't know about the cheese
567844
A regular lasagna recipe amounts will suffice. Instead of laying three lasagna noodles across in a single pan you will just lay one of the noodles in each slot, building your lasagna, in layers, as you go. Tip: if you take the time to make smaller amounts of three different sauces you can make three different lasagnas using just the one pan ...... Be creative ... And have fun!
284273
It looks the same, however, if they have included directions on what you can use in the thing, plus times it takes to cook different pastas etc. it will be worth getting a new one. Otherwise, find a friend who purchased a pasta cooker by a different maker and use their directions - that is what I did.
1049906
One of the noodles is kind of square, but I would not call it linguine. I think you have to kind of think outside the box on this. I would definitely feel confident using the thicker of the noodles with any recipe calling for linguine style noodles. I happen to cook a lot of Italian and these vegetable alternatives work nicely as a substitue for many traditional dishes. I really hope this helps you. ~j
1279844
There is another attachment called the "extruder" for pasta types like Penne, hollow spaghetti, etc. with that you are complete for almost all types of pasta. Have fun.
1294948
The pasta shape is more oval. Linguine is between spaghetti and Fettucini. The thickness the pasta is rolled prior to cutting also makes a difference.
1096365
Yes, with no problem. I have found whatever the cook time is on the package I put the water in and the pasta and cook for that amount of time, stir and add the same amount of additional time and the pasta comes out perfect! I've bought several Pasta Boats for family and friends and everyone loves them. It's the only "As seen on TV" item I've ever purchased that is worthwhile.
1959113
The Marcato 150 comes with a dual sided attachment for making Fettuccini or Spaghetti. There are other attachments available for Linguini, Vermicelli, (Thin Spaghetti), Cappelinni (Angel Hair). You can also make Lasagna or Ravioli. How long your noodles are is up to you. When you "roll out" the dough through the rollers, you start at 0 (rollers wide apart), then dial up the numbers until you get the thiness you need. The dough will get longer as you roll it out, so just cut the dough to the length you'd like. For Spaghetti or Fettuccini, I usually go to "7", skipping every other number. I have no problem keeping the rollers clean. The key to making great pasta is a dry dough; elastic, but not wet or sticky. You just lightly brush off the rollers, because the dough will not stick. If it does, let the dough dry, then it will brush off easily. Easy recipe for pasta dough: 2 cups Semolina flour 2 cups All Purpose flour 6 eggs 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil pinch of salt I let my bread machine do the work, but you can knead it.....the important thing is to wrap the dough in plastic, and let it rest for 30 minutes. Depending upon humidity, you may need to add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water. Fresh pasta is WAY better than boxed, IMHO. I'm never quite sure what people mean by "macaroni", but if you mean a short, hollow noodle, this machine will not do that.
1853417
It would depend on how much pasta you want to cook. If 1-2 servings, yes, I've actually done that with mine. But once the water level gets too high in the bottom, you end up sort of boiling/steaming what's in the top. I suppose it wouldn't make that much of a difference, but when I like my veggies lightly steamed, I use very little water. A larger version of this would do more servings nicely I'm sure!
1494176
I can't say for sure, but I do know that this companies web site support is excellent. I would suggest you ask your question there. They have responded to my questions promptly. zojirushi.com.Checking their manual, I see there are several pasta recipes. Their manual is available for download as a PDF file, for review before purchase, that's what I did. It's very thorough.