The cooker handles are pretty impressive, too, because they’re designed to stay cool even after you take the cooker out of the microwave . How many times did you get burnt because of that? We can totally relate! The high-quality 3-ply construction provides even heat distribution while the pasta cooks, which will help you to achieve the perfect al dente pasta every time," says Nadia Caterina Munno, author of " The Pasta Queen" cookbook. Did you know that it’s possible to cook pasta without waiting for a pot of water to boil? With a microwave pasta cooker, you can cook a serving of noodles in about 4 minutes. Now that’s impressive! For starters, the vessel is made of BPA-free plastic , and it’s 12 x 5.5 x 3.7 inches, so it’s almost as big as the Fasta Pasta. Accordingly, it can be used for cooking both short and long pasta strands, and despite offering a maximum of 2 pasta servings, you can cook an entire box of small pasta in one sitting. This makes it an environment-friendly option and a perfect choice for many environmentalists. Not to mention, silicon containers are much safer than those entirely made from plastic because they don’t produce toxic chemicals when they’re heated or burned.

Sistema cookers are well-built, living up to the infamous reputation of Sistema, but the most impressive part is the capacity of this cooker that makes t he perfect choice for cooking large pasta quantities . There are not many glass pasta cookers available. If your looking to avoid plastic materials, then glass is a great alternative.When looking for a pasta pot, I like to use something that can hold at least 8 quarts, but 12 quarts is even better,” Veltri says. This gives you the ability to cook more pasta at once and also contributes to a better consistency. Apart from his passion for technology, Lucas has worked in an appliance store for many years and is also an over-enthusiastic foodie. The Lekue Pasta cooker is wide enough for 4 servings with every use, and it’s designed to avoid water overflow inside your microwave. Although it doesn’t come with a separate measurer, there’s a standard measurer inside the container that you can use as a portion guide when needed. The Lakeland two-portion rice cooker is small, sturdy and uses intelligent cooking, which requires little intervention to produce great rice. Plus, using the delay timer, it will also make two bowls of porridge while you sleep. The cooker has a small footprint, so it's great when space is tight. We especially love the look and feel of this sturdily built little cooker, and the included three-year guarantee. Cooking white and brown rice takes slightly longer than similar models, but it's worth waiting. Read our full review of the Lakeland two-portion mini electric rice cooker. The Prep Solution cooker is an all-in-one cooking pot that offers unmatchable versatility beyond being a rapid pasta cooker. It’s a great time saver when it comes to heating meals, cooking rice, and steaming veggies. Not just that, but it comes with all the necessary parts needed for preparing different meals.

As you may already know, the most durable pots are usually made of stainless steel or anodized aluminum . Unfortunately, these materials aren’t suitable for microwave cooking. From reheating cold soup to steaming a bunch of broccoli, microwave appliances exponentially speed up many kitchen related cooking tasks. However, now you can add pasta cooker to the microwave abilities. Homestyle offers an excellent pasta cooker for microwaves that’s slightly cheaper than Fasta Pasta, although both look pretty similar. Regardless, there are few differences besides the price, like the dimensions and lid design. Also, this cooker comes with a separate pasta measurer.With a variety of sizes and both gas and electric options available, there is bound to be a dedicated pasta cooker for your commercial kitchen needs. Some designs feature attachments or built in functions that improve user experience. Whether you want a lid that drains or a separate accessory, the choice is yours. The Pasta N More Microwave Cooker is another multi-functional pasta cooker that will most likely fulfill your every need. It has a strong build as it’s made from non-softening plastic, is both microwave and dishwasher-safe, and has internal dimensions of 12.5 x 5.75 x 8.5 inches. Basically, it strikes all the right cords. Usually, pasta cookers come with measurers and perhaps plastic strainers. However, there are plenty of other gadgets to opt for if you buy a multifunctional cooker like vegetable steamers and rice measuring cups. Cleaning Capacity and size are the most important factor when you consider purchasing a microwave pasta cooker. The main difference being family size or regular, but most pasta cookers are designed to accommodate long noodles like spaghetti.

It’s no surprise that you need to choose a cooker size that matches the size of your family. However, keep in mind that you can use these cookers for purposes other than just cooking pasta in a microwave. We found it very intuitive to use with clear buttons. The outside barely got hot and the machine, which has feet, was very stable. Most importantly, cooking results were spot on. Read our full Yum Asia Panda Mini rice cooker review. One caveat is that the pot's strainer might feel a bit short, as it seems to sit higher than some similar models. This makes the strainer great for steaming, but you might find yourself having to find the "sweet spot" when it comes to finding the maximum fill line for boiling water for noodles.

As for cooking rice, you can use the included measuring cups and spoons to prepare sufficient quantities and measure different ingredients while preparing various rice recipes . By that, we don’t mean just white rice, but also saffron, cilantro lime, Mexican, lemon herb rice, turmeric rice, and more. The all-in-one container measures pasta, cooks pasta in microwave and also drains pasta. Clean up is also a breeze with this no mess container.