Could you cook a pound of spaghetti in the strainer basket?
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Alice, The strainer basket is large enough to cook a pound of pasta. I used mine to blanch corn on the cob and it held a lot. I love, love my pot.
865855
You can fit more than a pound. I've cooked two to three pounds at one time in the large strainer. The small one is only for streaming.
865856
Hi Alice, this was a gift, sorry I don't know the answer for you. All I know from her response was that is was big and very nice.
936033
I am not sure. It was a gift, but the strainer was small and at a quick glance did not seem like it would touch the bottom of the pot.
1202852
We have done 8oz of pene pasta in the largest strainer with no problems. The most weight I have had in the largest strainer was 3 cans of garbonzo beans at one time. Still no bending or wear.
1539664
I would say yes, with maybe a lid without the straining holes, or with it. I have only used this for spaghetti so far. It also depends on how high the simmer is on your stove. This new stove we have cooks higher on simmer. I liked the last stove with the lower simmer, therefore I maybe could use the pot with the straining holes as a stock pot. Try it and see how it works. I just purchased this a short time ago. Hope it works for you!
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The simple answer is, yes, but not spaghetti like you find in the store. Thicker and only as straiht as you lay it out to dry. As for noodles, absolutely. Take the long pieces and cut them to length before you set them to dry.
2283201
Easily. Just make sure you have a wooden pestle or similar tool to gently for the material through the strainer.
2258038
I cook spaghetti for 2 all the time with it. Never tried boxed mac & cheese, but it would cook the pasta very well. I'm sure the other ingredients could be stirred in.
554177
Pretty sure the answer is you can use the strainer. The mesh is extremely fine!
2120242
Yes, you can. I cook spaghetti sauce all day using the mat. I cook the meat on a higher temp. and when I am ready to let it simmer, I put the mat on the burner and turn the burner to its lowest temperature. I only stir it a couple of times during the day. The mat prevents it from burning onto the bottom of the pot.
588762
Likely yes, if you can have keep the strainer on the pot above the surface of the water. Test it after 2, 3, 4,5 or so minutes to ensure the veggies aren't turned into mush.
240923
Yes. Cook with a little more water than it calls for and it will be very mashable.
632522
Tumeric powder seems like it would be a bit too fine to use with this strainer. Maybe try a Superbag?
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No. Boil pasta like spaghetti in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling water until al dente (10 to 11 minutes). Drain in colander. Serve your favorite pasta sauce over cooked spaghetti. If you want to just boil water, get a tea kettle. This 1 1/2 quart saucepan is good for cooking small amounts of frozen vegetables and sauces. Add desired amount of frozen vegetable to the 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Hope this helps you. Cuisinart cookware can take high heat, but the heat should be lowered. This cookware should not be used on very high heat for a long period of time. No. Boil pasta like spaghetti in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling water until al dente (10 to 11 minutes). Drain in colander. Serve your favorite pasta sauce over cooked spaghetti. If you want to just boil water, get a tea kettle. This 1 1/2 quart saucepan is good for cooking small amounts of frozen vegetables and sauces. Add desired amount of frozen vegetable to the 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Hope this helps you. Cuisinart cookware can take high heat, but the heat should be lowered. This... » Read More No. Boil pasta like spaghetti in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling water until al dente (10 to 11 minutes). Drain in colander. Serve your favorite pasta sauce over cooked spaghetti. If you want to just boil water, get a tea kettle. This 1 1/2 quart saucepan is good for cooking small amounts of frozen vegetables and sauces. Add desired amount of frozen vegetable to the 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Hope this helps you. Cuisinart cookware can take high heat, but the heat should be lowered. This cookware should not be used on very high heat for a long period of time. « Show Less
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Sorry, Robin. I've never cooked pasta in my pot. However, I don't see why I wouldn't do great. Everything I cook in this pot does very well.
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Yes, this could be good for a family of four. It will accommodate a pot roast with veggies added, enough homemade spaghetti sauce for the family with leftovers, a full recipe of pea or lentil soup, a full recipe of any beans you want to cook. If you let the pot soak with a bit of soap in the water, cleaning is quite easy.
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Absolutely yes. That's what it is for. The basket/strainers are just extra pieces.
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Yes it can. I love this kettle, and use it nearly every day. I think the strainer is one of its weaker point though, so I use a separately purchased one for it instead. Any normal size basket-style strainer should work.