Is this pot good for cooking pasta?
614873
Any pot that holds enough water - 3 or 4 qt's for 2-4 servings is good for cooking pasta.
614874
I use this pot to cook smaller amounts (3-4 people) of pasta all the time. I really like the pot.
614875
This pot would cook pasta just fine if cooking for no more than two people. It is a little small for a large amount of pasta. I use my pot more for pot roast, stew and soups. It is a great pot.
614876
I love this pot for cooking everything. Unfortunate that I have another pot that I use for pasta because of the drain holes in the lid.
1999437
I use mine just for heating water. Anything else would leave a residue or grease. To clean the calcium build up just use vinegar. Why would you want to cook macaroni in it? Pasta needs a LOT of water to cook. I do like this pot because of the large opening so that its easy to clean.
1915673
Yes, it could work for cooking pasta. The holes might be a bit larger than some thin spaghetti, but it would still work pretty well.
751929
I really like this pot. I have only had it for 3 months. I have used it for chicken meals, soups, and cooking pasta. Use medium heat so as not to scorch the food or pot.
1254977
Not sure as I gave it to my grandson & his wife. Ask the mftr. I do know the kids are very pleased w/ this versatile pot they use for the two of them. Always cooking pasta, steaming clams or lobster, or any veggie.
133919
Yes, it would work fine for pasta, especially for bigger sizes of pasta, like penne. Although it's possible that small pasta, like orzo or small shells, might fall through the holes a bit.
114769
This is an excellent pot for pasta. Lots if room for large amounts and not too awkward to tip into a strainer
393957
I received an 8 qt. stainless steel pasta pot. You can't use it on a glass top, ceramic top or any smooth top stoves. The pot spins round in circles. It is great for electric and gas ranches. That is why I gave mine away. It is a good pot for $30.00 but if you want a better one you will have to pay $50.00 or more for one.
2125075
I don't think it would work very well for that purpose, but I've never used a pasta pot before so hopefully someone else will answer your question better. It's an awesome steamer! ;)
1657603
I cook pasta for me and my son, with some leftovers. I think it would be okay with smaller amounts of water and pasta, I say go for it. I love the easy drain design, use it for browning ground beef and pouring the grease off as well as for pasta.
1691331
I generally use it for soup stock, but I'm sure it would be great for boiling lasagna noodles. It's very versatile
1756534
I routinely use this pot to bring pasta water to a roiling boil on the highest setting on my 1800 watt induction cooktop. It works great, does not discolor and does not warp. I have not used it to sear anything, though.
1457832
Yes,it works very well It is my stovetop "go-to pot."Great addition,but do not use in oven!
297061
I frequently use the pot to cook pasta both 1 lb and 1/2 lb, it works great. I have a separate collander to strain the pasta so I don't use the steamer for this particular application.
751931
Yes , this pot would be excellent for stews and pot roasts. I use mine to make spaghetti sauce. I never have to worry about the sauce scorching on the bottom due to the high quality of this pot.
1203965
It's probably a bit small for a full one-pound box of pasta, if you mean sizewise. I'd cook a half box in a pot this size. Otherwise, well--it's the same as any other pot...just fine.
1203966
Hi Robin, this particular pot is great. At times when It's just two us. I use this pot to cook pasta, using just 8 oz. of pasta. Fill pot just over half, add some salt, bring to a rolling boil, add pasta, I cook the pasta just about 7 1/2 mins. Drain pasta into a colander,Sprinkle with Parmesan-Reggiano, Add A Ladle of sauce to the pasta and serve. This pot works great for pasta, it also works terrific to, again, for making homemade sauces. We love it. Let me know what you think, Ok?