topic Re: PASTA POT? in Kitchen

PASTA POT?

Shanus — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:51:35 GMT

I'd like a recommendation for a "pasta pot". I'd like the type where you can take the strainer insert 1/2 way out and lean it against the rim of the pot to remove the pasta leaving the good starchy water behind to add to sauces.

The pot I have now has holes in the lid to strain the water into the sink.

I've seen what I'm looking for on Italian cooking shows, but they never give the brand. TIA.

Re: PASTA POT?

Janey2 — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 14:25:40 GMT

If you google what you want you will find exactly what you are looking for and the price you are willing to spend on this item.

Re: PASTA POT?

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:41:24 GMT

There's a bunch of them on Amazon. Maybe you'll find one on the Prime Days Sale. Some sets come with a short basket also include that would be handy for steaming.

Re: PASTA POT?

Icegoddess — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:47:53 GMT

I got one as part of a Wolfgang Puck set years ago. TBH, I didn't like using the insert in the pot. It came with two inserts, a full-size and a half-size. I just use the half-sized one to drain my pasta. The half-sized insert is probably meant for steaming which I never do.

Actually, if I remember, I just use the Fasta Pasta now. Uses less water and you don't have to wait for the pt to come to a boil.

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Sooner — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:52:06 GMT

I have an 8 qt. All clad like that and never use it. It is hard to wrestle out of the pot (taller pot) and you have to have it in the sink, then where do you put the outer pot etc.

I love my All Clad strainer pot with the holes in the locking lid! I use it to wash and drain lettuce and other things, pasta etc. Then you don't have that dripping hot inner liner to deal with. Just a thought.

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PA Mom-mom — Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:08:26 GMT

@Shanus I have the All Clad strainer/steamer pot. My son gave it to me many years ago. It's only a 6 qt., but it still works for one box of pasta. I use it for that, but I also use if for steaming hard boiled eggs. Works great, and looks brand new.

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aroc3435 — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:19:18 GMT

@Shanus I concur with @PA Mom-mom I have the 8 quart All Clad (purchased in 2017 during a good Sur la Table online sale) instead of the 6 quart and it is one of my most used pots. I leave it out on the left back burner on my stove top since I use it so often.

Best,

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: PASTA POT?

PA Mom-mom — Fri, 10 Oct 2025 20:56:44 GMT

@aroc3435 I agree with you, an 8 qt. pot is a better size. I didn't want to insult my son, so I have made do with the 6 qt., and it works for the most part.

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Twins Mom — Sat, 11 Oct 2025 02:45:11 GMT

Don't know size of my All Clad, but it has full size insert with holes to remove pasta. Frankly I usually am using this pot to cook my spaghetti sauce because its tall and has even cooking on slow.

Re: PASTA POT?

aroc3435 — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 14:57:36 GMT

@PA Mom-mom Nice to have a son that would provide you with such a nice gift!

Hope your holiday weekend was pleasant.

I've started planning Thanksgiving, as I seem to recall start this much earlier than many others do.

I won't be online here for a while--many Grandma tasks/sitting for several days, which--of course--I don't mind! Just ordered a new witch hat for my decades and decades tradition of wearing a witch costume.

Best,

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: PASTA POT?

aroc3435 — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 15:00:05 GMT

@PA Mom-mom Edit button didn't work. What I was trying to say was I recall you start holiday planning earlier too.

Again, my best

aroc3435

Washington, DC

Re: PASTA POT?

PA Mom-mom — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 16:47:43 GMT

@aroc3435 Yes, I've started planning for Thanksgiving. Good memory on your part!

Re: PASTA POT?

faeriemoon — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:58:08 GMT

I have a Viking pasta pot with the strainer insert. Frankly, I prefer to fish the pasta out of the boiling water with a "spider".

It's much easer to reserve the pasta water using the spider. When using the pot with the insert you still have to dump pasta water in order to tilt the insert for draining. If you don't, the pasta will be sitting in the insert while it is still in the water.