Can this be used for pasta?
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 .
1053177
You can cook pasta in a tea kettle, but it may not be the best suited for it. Much like this pot. I don't think I would try to cook pasta in this. I think the feature of this pot is the ability to cook asparagus evenly (hottest at the thickest part of the asparagus).
1053178
If you're alluding to using the insert as a strainer, the openings in the basket's bottom are 1/4" wide, and the side openings are 5/8" tall. Just about any cooked pasta would slip out when drained. If you're thinking about using this pot for linguine, et al., the lower portion of the sticks would have to soften and make some room before the uppers could meet the water. The result might be a compromise in doneness. You've asked a good question -- I might try my pot for spaghetti next time.
1279840
If you have a kitchen aid stand mixer you are ready to make ravioli and any other kind of pasta. You can're bet home made pasta. Good luck and have fun.
524753
I don't know. I have never used it. I have a separate pasta maker that I have had for years. A hand cranked appliance.
41620
You should be able to find a pasta maker for this model. If you can't find it on Amazon, try the Kitchenaid website. They've got a ton of attachments for this mixer.
549598
I agree with the previous answer, it would work but it isn't as sturdy as the pasta insert but it would be fine.
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.
1426878
Yes you can, I have even seen some recipes for homemade spaghetti sauces online as well. Great machine!!
1831939
I bought this pasta roller for making Pappardelle pasta. Yes, I suppose I could roll out a flat sheet of pasta and then cut it wider into Pappardelle shape, but I wanted to do it this way. I really love making pasta, and this is just one more "toy" for me.
1554032
Yes! It works great for steaming vegetables as well as using to cook and drain pasta.
202459
I would say that you probably could. The mesh is very fine and I bought it so I can rinse lentils and split peas. It also strains pasta perfectly. This is a very good strainer.
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.
1779746
Not good for pizza, but for pasta it is great. Put in some lemon pepper when mixing up some dough.
2016660
You probably could but it seems not to splatter all over. It gets condensation on the handles when you cook it. It kinda steams the noodles to cook them. It only takes 3 minutes too cook.
1494176
I can't say for sure, but I do know that this companies web site support is excellent. I would suggest you ask your question there. They have responded to my questions promptly. zojirushi.com.Checking their manual, I see there are several pasta recipes. Their manual is available for download as a PDF file, for review before purchase, that's what I did. It's very thorough.
861145
Yes it can be used for lasagna. Just use non-stick cooking spray on it first before adding your lasagna.
1738746
It is for spagetti, fettuccini, flat dough for ravioli and sttufed pasta. You can adjust the thickness of the dough.
453301
Not for soup. There is an inner container that should be okay for pasta sauce.