Can this be used to cook fresh pasta? If so, are there are adjustments?
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The problem I can see, is that fresh pasta would tend to stick to itself, and that's why you use a lot of boiling water during cooking to prevent that. This doesn't use much water and it works fantastically for dry pasta, you could try it for fresh, but I don't recommend it.
171599
The dough is flatten before you put it into the cutting party of the machine. You can change to thickness of the dough also. God pasta dough will rise when cooked.
113172
I was making hummus the other day and the machine could barely keep up. I doubt it could make a pasta dough, maybe a medium thick batter. Go for more power. Otherwise very happy with the versatility of the unit.
133918
Yes, that is what I use it for, and I am satisfied given the price. However, the legs keep the strainer well above the bottom of the pot, so your pasta pot should be deep. Also, your pot lid will not fit tightly on the pot, which was not a problem for me.
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.
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There is an adjustment; I haven't played with it extensively, but it's hot enough at where I have it set to cook instant macaroni if I cover the cup. Definitely hot enough to burn you if you aren't careful.
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.
1053176
Yes !!! Works very well on just about anything you want to cook in it . Just don't overload it with too much pasta , it will expand and that is a narrow pot .
25092
I see no reason why you couldn't use it for blanching. Instead of cooking pasta just put your vegetables in the inner basket. Then when you're ready you can pull the basket out with the vegetable in it and set it in ice water.
1738746
It is for spagetti, fettuccini, flat dough for ravioli and sttufed pasta. You can adjust the thickness of the dough.
1912231
a setting for dough yes...i use that for bread and for pizza..never done pasta doughs..its cycle takes 1:50 h...i am very happy with the machine...good luck
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.
133919
Yes, it would work fine for pasta, especially for bigger sizes of pasta, like penne. Although it's possible that small pasta, like orzo or small shells, might fall through the holes a bit.
1524142
My guess is that it isn't. I asked that prior to my purchase and didn't get a real answer about it. I bought it anyway, and think it sucks for making the supposed max amount~ which is the only reason I'd bother boiling "the perfect" pasta in the microwave. I need less mess, not more. I can't say that I'd recommend this for pasta, but it might be the best thing ever for steamed vegetables or something else!
1426878
Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
2201003
We use it for blanching vegetables and don't cook pasta in the pot. I would guess that 3 4 lbs of pasta is what could be cooked at one time.
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Definately... You set the temp setting on the control knob to about 200... watch to see if it's coming to a boil.. if not scootch it up a bit.. I've found that fior the boiling point its just a hair off... once you have it boiling.. toss in your pasta. Watch for it to come back up to a boil and start timing. I'd keep an eye on it for that foamy boil over you can get with pasta if it's boiling too hard till you are used to it and figure where to set the temp for your unit/location. I happen to have my third pot of soup on... I found the perfect spot on my dial to slow simmer the bones for a good healthy broth... it's a half a hair over 200.... the little light comes on showing that heat is on... it's on for a few seconds, then shuts off.. about the time it's shutting of there are a surge of bubbles, it's boiling.. then they subside.. a couple or three minutes to by.. the light comes on for a few seconds, goes out and I get some bubbles.. absolutely PERFECT!!