I have an Oster 18 qt and would like to know how well it would work for slow cooking spaghetti sauce?
1041325
I tried these ONCE, they melted to the roaster and I didn't have it up high. I would NOT recommend these.
1041326
I am new to roasting pans and baking liners. I was searching online to find out more about the melting liner issue, to see if can be avoided, when I discovered this how-to video to properly use the liners, and what to do if they do melt. Here's the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnW4UiCsPQs
1041327
I purchased a couple of these to use with my big roaster for pot roast, etc. Didn't work for me. Maybe I didn't do it right. Melted as soon as I put in pan, thankfully before I put food in. Instructions say to not put in cold and during preheat because, like an oven, the pan gets hotter at first then levels out. I probably didn't wait long enough. Going to try again. Other people use them and seem to like them.
1041328
First time we used them they melted on our broiler dish. Real mess to clean up. I will not try again.
1879337
Yes, my husband loves to take the big spaghetti pot and cook a whole pound of pasta. It does take awhile for the water to boil but it does a great job of it. I just cooked spaghetti tonight and it was delicious. This is a great product and I highly recommend it.
990505
I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers... » Read More I would say yes if you're using meaty tomatoes like romas and pulse slowly rather than just turn it on. The blade is so sharp that it wouldn't take much to turn it into tomato juice if you just ran it. Like every other food processer, it will leak around the shaft if there is too much liquid in the bowl (voice of experience!). I have done this for other things (omelets for one) and it works very well... onions and peppers in first chopped to a little bigger than I really want it, then the romas, pulsed one or 2 times and then it's ready to go. I think this is one of the best food processers out there and the price makes it doubly good! « Show Less
1097316
I just used mine for applesauce. Use the salsa screen, u get a little of the peel so if u dont want it in your sauce, peel before u process.
537898
I love my Limited Edition Pasta maker. I got it esp because of the claim o the coating and in Florida the humidity is so high that I need all the help I can get and my pasta does not stick. I use it all the Tim for small servings too. Just one egg and 100g all purpose flour. I do not hang the fettuccini, but let it dry on the counter sprinkled with flour. Just like my Italian cooking instructor in Pimonte showed me. She had the same exact model in her restaurant kitchen. Yes you have to have a table top skinny enough for the attachment. My " island" permits it fine.
1426878
Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
1583407
Absolutely! I've made chimichurri sauce and pesto with no problem. Love this appliance for so many reasons!!
614875
This pot would cook pasta just fine if cooking for no more than two people. It is a little small for a large amount of pasta. I use my pot more for pot roast, stew and soups. It is a great pot.
928858
I have used it to make beef stew. It has a nice, heavy bottom and does a good job browning meat. I especially like it for pasta since it has a handle.
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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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It's all about what you plan to cook. If something will be cooking slow for along time you'll be better off with the cast iron. If you need a tomato sauce or 1/2 lb of spaghetti use the SS. Pro for stainless, cleans really well, much lighter, won't chip(assuming enameled cast iron)
1651805
I love this slow cooker for a party I had! Was a big hit to my guests. Depending on how big a meal you make these 2.5 qt bowls aren't very big if your feeding a big family! I guess it depends on how much your family eats at a meal. It would be great for stews, soups and sauces. Great for keeping things warm!! Each slow cooker has it's own warming or heating element, so you can cook things on high or low or even just if you just want to warm things up!
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Not really. I make it work for a small serving by putting the spaghetti in and as it starts to soften keep pushing it in until it's all submerged in the water. For family size servings I use the 5 1/2 qt Farberware pan for unbroken spaghetti.
1402348
You could use it to reheat plain pasta(no sauce, it will stain). Do it low and slow, or you'll wind up with soggy mush. It is a steamer, so boiling eggs is out. You can steam potatoes, corn on cob, green beans, I do spagetti squash in it.(small ones. puncture small hole so pressure escapes). The top may not fit all the way down, but that has not been a problem. Do everything lower and slower, heat can be intense and dangerous. Any kind of hard skin vegs can be done.
819069
It'll chop them, but not evenly. This thing is best for pesto and other sauces, where you want a fine mince of the product.
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!
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I am not sure Mary. I cook mostly spaghetti noodles. I would certainly try it, just keep checking it . Good luck. Sorry I am not much help