Since some people say it doesn't cook pasta all the way, I wonder... could you drain it and then add more boiling water for a 2nd round of cooking?
1500498
I have used the item twice and I felt like the pasta was cooked adequately but it is different that free boiling it. It seems to clump together. I am going to try it on small tube pasta and shake it a little being careful not to burn myself!
1500499
I've tried it without a problem, sometimes takes 3 rounds with thicker pasta like fettucine but i wouldn't recommend most short pastas
1500500
I've never had a problem with it. I would extend the waiting time rather than add more boiling water.
1500501
It's the quickest, handiest, easiest pasta cooking method I've ever enjoyed. I think people who've had problems with the pasta not cooking completely might have been at higher altitude locations so's the water boiled at a lower temperature. But I'm thinking they just should have left it in a bit longer and they'd have gotten a perfect cooking result.
1500502
I don't think you need to add more hot water. It cooks just right 'ala dente', as it should be.
830463
Yes, this happens a lot. Use less water, keep the lid off, and consider a bigger pasta pot for larger servings. I have a 12 qt pot that never boils over.
1429750
Yes you can, just added water and anything else you normally do - then bring the water to a boil. cook it as you would in any other pan ... just check it periodically and stir.
598945
Yes, I've cooked pasta, lobster and hardboiled eggs on it many times in a large pot. It takes a little time to boil, but it works fine.
1203970
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.
2061548
It really isn't the best thing for just boiling water, but the quick rice function would probably be the quickest boil. The slow cooker function also holds at a very low boil, but takes a bit of time to get there. The steam function might also work. But if you were trying to boil water for something like pasta, I don't think it would work very well.
1545689
On my gas stove my pot gets a rolling boil when I make soup and use medium to low heat. So I think you should be able to easily boil water in it. I still love my pot and use it even when making relatively small amounts of food.
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.
697693
It's the best pasta pot I have owned, but the lid isn't meant to stay on when you drain the water. You still have to use a colander to pour the pasta in.
2043134
I'm a little surprised that people are using this to boil water. It is not made for this. This is a pouring device only for use in the pour over coffee technique. You need to use another kettle to boil the water then transfer the hot water to the Hario. If you don't want the get another kettle you will be very limited to the amount, about one half of the kettle, you can use safely. It is not made for the regular process of boiling water. BE CAREFUL.
103554
Your not supposed to use boiling water. The water should be slightly warm. I've never had issues with it being too hot.
1416904
I have found tht it takes awhile to get water to boil. It does heat evenly when cooking,. I don't usually còok using high heat.
1369480
I have on a couple of occasions put this product on our dishwasher. My logic behind it was that I also use the product to drain boiling pasta. Must admit that I find it a lot easier to rinse immediately after use and wipe it with a paper towel.
383840
To be honest, the "warm" function will completely reduce a boil to nothing. That being said, leaving it on 1 may be too hot for it still. It's a limitation of a $50 induction cook top. but for such an inexpensive one, I can't complain. They've lasted a year without issues for the two of them that we have and use.
1540008
It's okay, but if you do a lot of pasta, look for a taller pot. Other notes: this is our go to pot for pasta sauce and soup, you can saute and then add the other ingredients saving a lot of time and pot washing.
1657603
I cook pasta for me and my son, with some leftovers. I think it would be okay with smaller amounts of water and pasta, I say go for it. I love the easy drain design, use it for browning ground beef and pouring the grease off as well as for pasta.
614876
I love this pot for cooking everything. Unfortunate that I have another pot that I use for pasta because of the drain holes in the lid.