topic Re: Pasta Cooker/Microwave in Kitchen

Pasta Cooker/Microwave

walker — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:26:40 GMT

OK, I have been around too long. I just tuned into ITKWD...saw K99266 ..... I saw this same or similar item on years ago...even bought one....recycle a product time. Does anyone else remember this? I no longer have mine...this one is slightly different but same idea.

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We rescue cats — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 02:50:38 GMT

Still have it and I still use it, have not boiled a pan of water for pasta since I got it.

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Qgirl26 — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:26:01 GMT

I have a set of two microwave pasta cookers called Fasta Pasta. I bought it from QVC many years ago and it's the only way I make pasta ever since. It's easily one of my favorite Q purchases ever!

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Desert Lily — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:30:29 GMT

I have k50083 and like it so much that I sent one to my sibling.

No more cooking pasta on the stovetop

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Lovestheshores — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:36:25 GMT

@walker wrote:
OK, I have been around too long. I just tuned into ITKWD...saw K99266 ..... I saw this same or similar item on years ago...even bought one....recycle a product time. Does anyone else remember this? I no longer have mine...this one is slightly different but same idea.

Is this the product you're speaking of?

K50083 Decor 4-Piece Microwave Pasta Cooker With Tools

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Icegoddess — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 04:23:16 GMT

I have the Fasta Pasta too. I don't always remember to use it, but it saves a lot of water and you don't have to haul a heavy pan of water over to the sink to drain your pasta.

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Desertdi — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 05:25:49 GMT

I have something similar that I use to steam vegetables...BUT, I have to stand at the stove and WATCH my pasta cook...it's gotta be just perfect!

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branny — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 13:32:56 GMT

the reviews don't look too good

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walker — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:37:08 GMT

@Lovestheshores .... K50083...similar to my old one. I do remember it was handy and can't remember why I got rid of it.

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wagirl — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:14:18 GMT

I have the fasta pasta microwave cooker too and use it anytime I need pasta, which is many times a week. works great----I have tweaked how I use it tho----nothing major just little things---

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Moonlady — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 17:36:24 GMT

I don't have this one, but I've had the Nordic Ware one for a long time, and like it.

The fact is, we don't need as much water to cook pasta as we've been led to believe. Another method I use even more frequently is a skillet large enough to accommodate spaghetti laid flat in the pan. I add anywhere from 2-3 cups of water only, and very little salt. It cooks quickly. I remove the pasta with tongs to one of the dishes my husband and I will use, discard what's left of the water, then heat up whatever sauce I'll be using in that same pan. Often, I'll even do a quick Alfredo sauce in the pan. Then I add the spaghetti back to the pan, stir, and it's done. It all goes so quickly, now, and works for serving more people. I just add more water, but never remotely as much as I did using the old big pot method.

My days of filling a large vessel with water, bringing it to the stove, waiting for it to boil, carting it back, steaming, to the sink, etc. are over lol.

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Pook — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:02:56 GMT

@Moonlady wrote:
I don't have this one, but I've had the Nordic Ware one for a long time, and like it.

The fact is, we don't need as much water to cook pasta as we've been led to believe. Another method I use even more frequently is a skillet large enough to accommodate spaghetti laid flat in the pan. I add anywhere from 2-3 cups of water only, and very little salt. It cooks quickly. I remove the pasta with tongs to one of the dishes my husband and I will use, discard what's left of the water, then heat up whatever sauce I'll be using in that same pan. Often, I'll even do a quick Alfredo sauce in the pan. Then I add the spaghetti back to the pan, stir, and it's done. It all goes so quickly, now, and works for serving more people. I just add more water, but never remotely as much as I did using the old big pot method.

My days of filling a large vessel with water, bringing it to the stove, waiting for it to boil, carting it back, steaming, to the sink, etc. are over lol.

That's what I do! I got the idea from an easy mac and cheese recipe I made from a recipe I found online. In case anyone is interesed in it - just use equal measurements of canned milk, macaroni and shredded cheese. Cook pasta (just cover with enough water to cover pasta in big low fryer type pan and when water all absorbed add canned milk then mix in shredded cheese. Can be baked after that also.

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Moonlady — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:07:39 GMT

@Pook wrote:

@Moonlady wrote:
I don't have this one, but I've had the Nordic Ware one for a long time, and like it.

The fact is, we don't need as much water to cook pasta as we've been led to believe. Another method I use even more frequently is a skillet large enough to accommodate spaghetti laid flat in the pan. I add anywhere from 2-3 cups of water only, and very little salt. It cooks quickly. I remove the pasta with tongs to one of the dishes my husband and I will use, discard what's left of the water, then heat up whatever sauce I'll be using in that same pan. Often, I'll even do a quick Alfredo sauce in the pan. Then I add the spaghetti back to the pan, stir, and it's done. It all goes so quickly, now, and works for serving more people. I just add more water, but never remotely as much as I did using the old big pot method.

My days of filling a large vessel with water, bringing it to the stove, waiting for it to boil, carting it back, steaming, to the sink, etc. are over lol.

That's what I do! I got the idea from an easy mac and cheese recipe I made from a recipe I found online. In case anyone is interesed in it - just use equal measurements of canned milk, macaroni and shredded cheese. Cook pasta (just cover with enough water to cover pasta in big low fryer type pan and when water all absorbed add canned milk then mix in shredded cheese. Can be baked after that also.

@Pook Yes, that's the idea! You've made a mac and cheese, controlling the ingredient amounts to make it in one pan. I also do "buttered noodle" side dish using bouillon, and don't even have any water left over since it gets absorbed. It's amazing what you can make in one frying pan!