Could you use this for cooking pasta?
1937224
I'm sure you could as long as quantity not large. Could probably handle 16 oz package with no issue.
2125074
I don't think this will be good for pasta. This insert will go about an inch into your pan. Do you see that crease (that horizontal line) under the handles in the picture? That is where the insert rests on top of the pan. I use this to cook tamales, which I want only to steam - not immerse in water. I hope this helps.
1070732
Yes and no. If you have one simple dish like spaghetti then yes but if you have meat, rice and veggies and you don't want it all mixed together then no. I mainly use it for soups.
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.
1691331
I generally use it for soup stock, but I'm sure it would be great for boiling lasagna noodles. It's very versatile
1600947
I wouldn't think so. It is a utensil for cooking. I believe it would be too small. Hope this helps!
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 .
710747
I believe that it was designed for pasta. Well, that is what I use it for. I actually use this pot for a lot of things, anything that needs to be strained or steamed. Hope this is helpful.
1434026
I don't use it for that. I sprinkle it on spaghetti like you would use grated parmesan cheese.
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.
522982
Yes but I wouldn't really recommend this product. I think the pasta comes out mushy or all stuck together. It's easier to wash a pot...
861650
Yes, but because induction heating works faster than gas or electric, you might need to experiment with shorter cooking times for pasta.
338303
I use this to cook rice and quinoa and my daughter uses it to cook dried beans. It can be used as a slow cooker, so you could heat soup or baked beans in it, but you'd have to be very patient. The microwave would be much quicker. I doubt you could do spaghetti; I don't think it could boil water in a timely fashion. This is one of the few rice cookers that can properly cook brown rice. I'd recommend re-gifting it to a rice eating family.
326830
Hi Mike, if you like the thin pasta for pizza it is ok, however this acessory is more apropriate for make pasta. Regards
1175348
Pretty thin metal. I wouldn't because you are likely to burn whatever you cook. That's why is better for streaming and cooking pasta. You have to be awfully careless to burn off all the water!
1426878
Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
1124986
I would guess you can, though I have not tried it. Only use mine for pizza.My suggestion would be to check with the manufacturer - they have a pretty good website.