The Original Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker with Lid & Built-in Strainer-No More Messes, Waiting for Water to Boil, or Sticky Noodles-Perfect Al Dente Pasta Every time- Patented Design, It Really Works

This works well for quickly cooking pasta. Instructions for cooking various types of pasta are included. It seems sturdy and cleans easily.

I bought two of these 14 years ago. The second one has never left its packaging, because the first one is still going strong. Yes, really. I've used it at work often. People are amazed by it. "That's a thing?!" So much better than frozen dinners, and so fast. You definitely will want to have a hand towel or silicone pot holder handy, as it's hot enough to burn when it's done cooking. (Though why you'd give a low review score for that, I have no idea. OF COURSE IT'S GOING TO BE HOT!) It works very well when straining and the plastic is substantial. I've cooked a wide variety of pasta in it, including boxed pasta and fresh pasta. It always turns out really well. Can't beat it, and it's so inexpensive!

I tried this for the first time this evening. I was using regular spaghetti. I made one serving as measured by the circular hole in the lid. I microwaved it for 13 minutes since I started with sub-room temperature water. It resulted in a nice al dente pasta. I would say that this was a success. I'm not sure how much time this saves, but it certainly makes it easier to do a quick single serving than dragging out a pot. Cleanup was as simple as rinsing the Fasta Pasta. I live by myself. I was previously making spaghetti in an Instant pot. The Instant pot would do a wonderful job with the spaghetti in about the same amount of time, but I was making the spaghetti a pound at a time and eating my way through it bit by bit. With the Instant pot, I would have to break the strands in half to fit the bowl. I'm not sure if I'll stick with this. If I don't, it will be a matter of personal preference for another method, not due to any shortcomings on the part of the Fasta Pasta.

I picked this up as a replacement for my previous microwave spaghetti cooker which became necessary since our new microwave is a little bit smaller. This one actually has faster cook times than the previous one and has much better instructions. So far I've only made spaghetti but it includes instructions for other types of pasta as well so it seems to be versatile. It also has, built in, a nice quick method for measuring pasta/water ratio (and providing cook times) making this easy to use. It can do small batches (one serving) or larger ones.

This thing is awesome! Works just like advertised.. easy to load, easy to cook, turns out just right and easy to clean. No more waiting for the water to boil.

...it will make you feel like a super star when you have more time to work on that amazing home-made sauce recipe you have. :) Really, all you do is... - Measure the amount of pasta (macaroni, shells, lasagna noodles, angel hair, etc. - you name it!) - Add the water to the pre-determined and pre-marked fill line - Add a little olive oil and salt to taste (if desired) - Get that microwave buzzing. It really is that easy to use the Fasta Pasta and it makes great-tasting, perfectly al dente cooked pasta. The container is well-made of a thick plastic, but small enough to fit in almost any cabinet space you might have available. Now, I know what you're thinking, why pay for a plastic tub that you have at home that can do the same thing? I would urge you to check the materials it's made of. The Fasta Fasta is made with a plastic that is certified by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to be safe for microwave cooking. Is yours? I must admit, when I first set out to buy something similar to this item; I was determined to get the actual "As Seen on TV" competitor...why not? - It has a steaming rack for baked potatoes and vegetables - Measuring & stay cool handles - A mini recipe book So, the skeptic in me set off on the Internet research and I started asking some of your basic questions: Won't plastic melt in the microwave or give off that weird odor? Where's it made? Who actually makes it? Am I really going to use the recipe book and steaming rack? Here's where I landed... The Plastic - Not made with an FDA approved plastic material. (Source: No mention of this anywhere on the product website) Where's it made/Who actually makes it - The product is heavily backed/promoted by a large company that's also the creator of the "As Seen on TV" logo and promoter of a large assortment of other 'infamous' products. However, they also sell direct to wholesalers and resellers who may independently market these items as well. Most, if not all products made by this group, are more than likely outsourced to vendors overseas. (Source: no mention anywhere on the product website or it's promoter, indicates otherwise) What about a Steaming Rack for Veggies? - If you've taken a trip to your local grocery story (regional chain or large one with the smiley face) you've probably seen the already packaged "steam in the bag" for frozen vegetables. Why not? The cost is slightly more than your larger "cook it yourself" bag, but it's extremely convenient (for me, anyway). What about potatoes? - Make some holes using a fork or knive and microwave it on a papertowel or paper plate. How about the recipe book? - Considering I'm really only going to use this as an aid in recipies I'm already familiar with, why do I need a special book? Suggestions for Improvement: If they could laminate the cooking instructions card so it could be more durable, and use an alternative method to mark the pre-fill lines so they're easier to see -- that would be my only suggestions. Otherwise, it's a solid product and well worth the investment. In Summary - I really like the story of the product, the way everything is sourced and made in the USA, and the performance of the actual product itself. It really does work like it says it will. Most amazingly, you can get it for about half the price of the competitor (even if you factor in the Buy One Get One Free offer, not to mention the expensive shipping!). Tell me, what did you think? Please comment!

I didn’t have great expectations, but my wife wanted this so I ordered it. And it’s just perfect for her. She likes to make spaghetti or noodles and this is a simple microwave version. No more pot boiling over you can make about half a pound at a time. There are holes where you put in the spaghetti they are the right size for 1, 2, or four servings. It boils on its own in the microwave about 8 to 14 minutes, depending on the serving amount. I thought it was too simple so I tried some spaghetti. It was perfect. If you’re an Italian snob, you might not want this, but I like it.

This idea is fantastic. But as instructed after you bring the Hot pasta out you put the cover on it snap it down turn it over and drain the water. The problem is since the cover gets hot. It comes off so I had to get high temperature gloves to hold the cover on when I pour the water out only way to do it.

Útil y practico

It takes 9 minutes to cook pasta Surely not as tasty as fire cooked pasta but still it’s a quick gadget to use.

This is a great Microwave Pasta Cooker. I mainly cook wholewheat pasta which cooks to perfection in 9 minutes when covered with preboiled water from the kettle. I made the mistake of placing the lid loosely on top of the cooker when using it for the first time and it boiled over. The lid should be put on properly after the pasta is cooked in order to carry it safely from the microwave to the sink when it is then used for draining the water out of the specially made drainage holes. Make sure you hold the little handles on the sides. It's just trial and error with the other types of pasta until you get the amount of water and cooking time that cooks it in the way that you prefer. I emailed the seller with a query when I first bought the Fasta Pasta Cooker but I didn't get any response.

取り説がありません それらしい説明書如きは一枚有りますが 実際に何回か失敗して学習しなくては使えませんね 親切心まったくありません

I purchased this on sale for $20, but it would have been worth the full price. The lid is a great design as you can measure spaghetti and use it to drain the water from your cooked pasta - you don't cook with the lid on. The microwave I use for this is an older low power one, and the cooking times given are perfect for al dente - I add a minute or two as I prefer mine a little softer. It is a no fuss cooker, you just measure, set the time, cook, stir, add the extra time, take out, rinse, add sauce and eat. Even when cooking just for myself, I prepare enough for 3-4 people and by the time I have made my sauce (this I do from scratch as it is so simple) and added veggies or meat if cooking for others, there is plenty for dinner that day, the next day and for freezing 2 or 3 portions. My pets know when I am preparing this as they get a bit hyper and won't stop pestering me for some nibbles when I am eating (not good as cats and dogs can't have garlic or onions) - they love pasta though. The clean-up is easy as there is no starchy, stickiness left on the cooker. If you head the instructions for portions and note the fill lines and time, it won't boil over in the microwave, so no mess there either. Washing up takes next to no time as a tiny bit of dish soap to wash it does the trick - you don't even need a sponge or scrubber. I imagine that some ppl just rinse with water as the container is so clean when emptied. The pasta doesn't stick together and even if you are using an in-between portion that isn't shown on the instructions, you can guestimate and just add time as needed. Great purchase.