Customer Reviews

Pasta N More 5 Piece Microwave Pasta Cooker Set with Bonus Cookbook

5 star:		(47)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(3)
1 star:		(16)

 

 

I received Pasta n' More as a gift. I already owned the Fasta Pasta Microwave Cooker, and was looking forward to comparing the two. And what I found out was: There really is no comparison. Pasta n More LOOKS like you're getting more for your money, but doesn't deliver. The instructions are unclear, and the cookbook that comes with it is lame. I've used it 4 times and my pasta has came out hard on the ends and pasty in the middle.
I've used my Fasta Pasta at least 50 times, and my pasta is always perfect. If you're wondering which one to buy, save yourself some time, money and pasta - get Fasta Pasta. Another bonus?? MADE IN THE USA!!(not China- Pasta n More is) I'm trying to buy American made products whenever I can

be careful if you have a small microwave. company does not provide product size. received mine yesterday and it won't rotate on my turntable because it gets stuck. i measured it and came up with 13.5x6.5x5. since it's an oval it's hard to be precise. have not cooked pasta in it. i see others on amazon that might be better for me.

I have seen the TV infomercial and doubted the claims, but surprisingly enough - it cooks pasta as good as it claims! And, no mess with the big pot and steaming up the kitichen - total cook time is half as compared to on the stove. I also cooked (baked) potatoes in it as on the infomercial and the results were as they said - delicious! I highly recommend this product! FYI: Purchasing through (Get Organized) Amazon was a much better deal than direct on the Pasta N More website and shipping was speedy for standard shipping.

i usually do not write reviews, but this product is wonderful. i have used it for corn on the cob and cooking noodles, and it worked perfectly. the strainer part makes it so much easier to rinse off the noodles.I will use this for cooking all macroni and noodle products, and will find other uses for this product, the pasta n more.

I felt compelled to write after reading some of the negative reviews this product received. First of all, the directions couldn't be more clear. It gives the ratio of water to use with how many cups of pasta you use. Following these directions, plus stirring midway (as it tells you to do) my pasta came out perfect. I like my pasta a little more done so I cooked it 2 - 3 min. more. As for the plastic taste........I followed the directions that tell you, before using for the first time, put water in container along with all other parts except lid and microwave 10 minutes....remove and wash with hot water and detergent thoroughly. Following these directions, my pasta had only the taste it was supposed to have.
With it just being my husband and I, I'm always looking for ways to cut my cooking and clean up time down and the Pasta N More does just that. It's was so great not having to contend with a pan on the stove plus a strainer and bowl, as I served my pasta in the container.... and..... it was soooooo easy to clean.
As for the recipe book being lame......please....there are 50 recipes in this tiny book.....what more can you want? Granted, probably all of the recipes won't taste that great.....but it's a pasta cooker.....I got it to cook pasta, anything else I can make in it is, for me, a bonus.

This product works EXACTLY as claimed. If you follow the directions and your microwave is calibrated correctly, there should be no problems. Clean up is a breeze and you can store leftovers in it as well. This lived up to all the hype and to my expectations. I love it and everything I have used it for has been delicious. Can't wait to try the chocolate cherry cake!

Purchased this item from Get Organized and received it in just a couple of days. It works exactly as advertised. Have also used it for corn on the cob and am eager to try with steaming other vegetables. I like that it will hold a small or large amount of pasta where the Fasta Pasta will only hold half as much.

Honestly, at first I really didn't think that I would use or like the Pasta Maker. To my surprise, it really works. Oil in the water is necessary though. Good product. I am buying one for each of my sisters.
DOnna from Indiana, PA

I do advise people to read the instructions. "A box" of pasta may be six servings or eight, which means different amounts of water. And add the water after the pasta not before. And cool the pasta immediately to prevent overcooking. Yes, it takes longer in the microwave, but if you're an absent-minded cook like I am -- especially when I'm getting ready for guests -- it's easy to have a boil-over mess. This is fairly foolproof. And, in the summertime, a stock pot full of boiling water can really turn your kitchen into a swamp.

Also, I freeze pasta in storage bags because it's great to have some on hand for guests. Making three batches, one shells and two farfalles, was a snap.

I went over the water level markings with a red permanent marker so they're easier to read.

I've used this product over & over, and still keep coming up with the same result- pasta that is either over done or not cooked thoroughly. Ends of noodles are hard, middle of noodles are mushy. I can't for the life of me figure out how this product has gotten any stars- I'd give it zero stars if I could. It's been a total waste of money. I should have purchased the other pasta cooker that is getting such great reviews on Amazon- I thought Pasta n More would cook more and it also came with a cookbook, so I thought it was a better deal. Boy, was I WRONG!!!