Enjoying my Fasta Pasta Cooker
586560
I do not have storage room in my kitchen for any impulse items that you use once then put in the cupboard and forget about.  This is NOT one of those items.  I love it and use it as often as I have pasta.  It is so simple to use and easy to clean.  The Fasta Pasta cooker enables me to have perfect al dente pasta every time.  You just add the pasta and water then pop it in to the microwave.  One easy step, no more waiting for the water to boil.  I like the fact that it is self contained.  You cook the pasta and drain it with the same container.  I am very glad that I tried this product.
2933555
Nice cooker for the price and a way to cook a meal differently
2700123
This was a good choice! I'm having fun trying all the new ways to cook old foods. My favorite is still rice, but the reason I bought it was to cook artichokes faster. The cooking time is a bit deceiving because you have to allow time for it to reach pressure, and then depressurize safely too, but it's still faster than other methods and cleanup is super easy. Using the steam release latch is not as scary as it seems. The pot feels safe and once you study the book a bit, it's actually pretty easy to understand. I like the handle holding the lid feature, and it comes with a steaming rack and a scraper spoon. fun fun!
2579417
I absolutely love the new Barilla Collezione Pasta! I received a free box as a BzzAgent from Barilla and made a delicious dish of pasta and meatballs. I love the new shapes and the taste is fabulous. I really like how each style is based upon a region in Italy and they are very unique shapes. It cooks in about 12 minutes and really holds a lot of sauce in the middle of the noodle, acting almost like a scoop. Every bite has a lot of delicious flavors in it because the pasta holds a lot of it in.
2822428
I have had my rice cooker for 3 months now and don't regret a single penny I spent buying it. I cook a lot of different rice. So far I have cooked: white short grain/long grain, brown, basmati and a mixed. I have also cooked steel cut oatmeal and plan to cook congee. Every rice I cooked I rinse at least until the water becomes clear and all trace of starch is removed. I bought a 5 cup cooker and filled it up to the max, thinking it might come out mushy, but nope everything came out perfect, everytime ! The only minor thing I would have like to see is a setting where by I could switch the time from a 24 hour clock to a 12 hour. No but deal, it's just having to think in terms of converting 0400 hour to 4 AM. Have not used the timer yet because the longer cook time is not an issue with me. I will difinetly buy another one, if and when this one goes ka-poot.
Happy cooking.
1368497
I have no experience with cooking, but this is a fascinating piece of equipment. For the first time in my life, I can cook and eat delicious healthy food. The good part of it is this is very easy and quick. I really enjoy it and wanted you also to enjoy. Always great to spread the good.

Make sure to search you tube for videos to show how you can cock things with this steamer. Here is a simple summary:
1- Fill it with water
2-In the first rack put stuff that takes while to cook (poultry).
3-Add spices and close lid
4-Turn it on (timer settings depend on quantity. A sticker on the cooker gives you rough idea). Let's assume you are cooking 2 lbs chicken breasts then you will need 45 minutes (very well cooked)
5-Now let us assume you are cooking 2lbs vegetables also. They will need 15 minutes. So wait until 30 minutes has passed then add the vegetables in the second rack.
6. After 45 minutes your dinner is ready.

Some hints:
1. You can remove lid and check any time and put back.
2. Look for the fluid that collect in the drain tray and make sure it doesnot over flow because it will fall back to the heating element (then it will not live long)
3. Personally, I collect this fluid and use it as soop. I really like it (typically needs more spices).
4. Make sure to monitor the water level as you cock and add water if it reaches the minimum level. It is very convinent to add water through the small port while cooking (no need to stop or remove the food). There is a small window though which you can monitor water level.
5. Finally, I wish this had three racks so I can also cook the rice at the same time.

Enjoy
1300177
I just used this for the first time today! I am so glad that I bought this! It works so well, and is so easy to use!  I hope my family enjoys the meal I made tonight because I don't think I will be buying pasta every again! I have given up carbs, and I miss pasta, but this is a very satisfying alternative.
2579228
I'm positive that I did not use this correctly, but "faking it" worked quite well.

I wanted to cook pasta.  In the microwave.  Then add some sauce, vegies, whatever.  So...I cook the pasta in this thing.  Wow...it cooks just fine;  I've faked it with the times, just finding out how it works.  So, after the pasta is cooked,I cook and add veggies and a bottled sauce  (Silver Palate low sodium Marinara ).  Depending on my mood, I might add cheese.

I chose this item because I wanted to cook pasta in my microwave oven.  It does the job excellently and I recommend it.

cb
1993793
Wow, I really like this smaller/flat cooker. With just my husband and me we don't always need a large one. And the shallowness of this one makes it possible to prepare a variety of different dishes not suitable in the deep cookers. Today I cooked just 10 Swedish meatballs, Day after tomorrow I will be making us slow cooked lasagna. Not too small/ not too large/ just right.  I was also satisfied with the $30/no shipping.
3485957
I was very impressed that this could really do what it said in such little water.  I've used it several times already.  Pasta is done in less than 10 minutes and I don't have to tote a gallon plus of hot water 5 feet across from my kitchen stove to the sink to drain it.  I've done ravioli, fusilli and penne.  All turned out well.  As the directions say, it takes a bit to learn the amount of time needed for one's own  microwave.  But was easy to work it through.  I was so impressed with this product that I've since purchased the rice/grains cooker, but not used it yet.
3509859
I like anything that makes life easier. This pasta cooker is ideal for me. I live alone and, now, whenever I want to cook pasta I use this. I can boil 1-4 servings. No boil over. No big pot to clean. Just rinse the cooker in hot water & it's clean. Pasta is cooked perfectly too.
289246
Perfectly cooked pasta in about 10 min without boiling hot water. I can just make some sauce or heat up the store bought sauce while it cooks in the microwave. Love it.
395053
so far so good, onto my 5th batch of pasta. One special batch I made was to replace two tablespoons of flour with chili powder, adds a nice little kick!

I've found that this really needs two to make though, as one extracts and guides the strands you need another to place them on your drying rack, also I find it best to dust the strands with flour a little as they are coming out to make them easier to separate.

ideally I think I would have placed the extractor nozzle a little lower down to help allow the pasta strands to hit the surface sooner but that may just be my inexperience at play, as may be my advice above.

Taste of the pasta?  The first batch I made was the tastiest pasta I have ever eaten!  subsequent batches have been good but not as good, this is a reflection solely on me and nothing to do with the machine :)
1634503
I am a very satisfied customer with this unit. I never thought that making pasta is easy.
3749907
This is my favorite kitchen appliance. I love how much you can do with this. I love cooking again and I can do my whole meal in this. I love that it is  a stove, oven and slow cooker. I really like that I can make a spaghetti dinner, pasta and all right in my cooker!
3051347
I am new to pressure cooking, but I can tell you this is not my mother's pressure cooker which sounded like it was going to blow up at any minute. I do not know how it will perform in the long term, but I intend to update my review in a year or so. Presently, however, it has turned out a several wonderfully tender tasty roasts. The first time I used it, I followed the directions to brown the meat in the cooker. The oil popped and spattered all over. The next time, I browned the roast in a separate pan. I will do always do that in the future. The cooker comes up to countdown pressure in 10 to 20 mintutes I would recommend carrying the cooker outside to do the quick pressure release and standing as far away as possible. I read the review about keeping the pressure release valve parallel to the handle so I was prepared for that (thanks!). My husband noticed there is a small, barely noticeable black dot on the valve which, if matched up to the white dot on the cover lid does align the valve parallel to the handle. Cleaning was easy since the lid disassembles so you can hand wash the silicone sealing ring and sealing ring supporting cover. I let them air dry and do not reassemble them until I am ready to use the cooker again. All in all, I am delighted and truly hope the cooker will last a long time.
3947700
I love this cooker and am using it from two to three times per week.  I already had a smaller version, but needed the larger one when cooking for company and this summer I had 5 children plus 5 adults to prepare for and believe you me it came in handy.  The food is always flavorful and tender and especially fast.  I love ordering from Amazon as it is always delivered fast and in excellent condition.