Question 1

My wife has trouble lifting heavy pots. Abnout how much water do you use at a time? How much pasta does it cook at a time?

Accepted Answer

This is the answer for someone who cannot lift heavy pots. At most, you would add about 2-3 cups of water to make 1-4 servings of pasta. I've enjoyed this tremendously and highly recommend it for an individual or small family. I won't cook pasta in a pot again!

Question 2

Can you easily read any measurement lines on the red plastic version?

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No. It is very difficult. I just went over the line(s) o the outside with a black Sharpie pen. The lines are very visible now and they have not come off through dishwashing many times. BTW I love this and have purchased several of them for gifts.

Question 3

What are the cooking times? Is it that much faster than stove top?

Accepted Answer

It is shorter than stove top because you do not have to spend the time boiling the water. I was a little skeptical, but it has proved to be a good addition to my kitchen. That said, you cannot cook more than 4 servings at a time. There is just the two of us so that is not a problem. Follow directions exactly

Question 4

What are the dimensions of this container? I'm concerned it won't fit in my microwave and rotate.

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The cooker's length is about 10" on the bottom and 11" at the top. The width is of no consequence in  rotation. I have used one of these for some time and I love it. It doesn't rotate in my microwave either, but I am not cooking anything requiring even heat distribution. I am only boiling the water for cooking the pasta and most importantly you do not use the top when microwaving. It is only for draining! You need to stir your pasta several times during the process but you don't need to remove it to do that. I would not suggest this if you are looking for something to cook a pound of pasta at one time.

Is the item dishwasher safe?	Yes
Material Features	Food Grade
Material Type	Plastic
Is the item microwaveable?	Yes
Product Care Instructions	Dishwasher Safe
Item Weight	11.6 Ounces
Package Quantity	1
Item Dimensions L x W x H	11"L x 5.25"W x 4"H
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Container Shape	Rectangular
Color	Red
Closure Type	Flip Top
Additional Features	Microwave Safe

Fasta Pasta Original Microwave Pasta Cooker with Built-In Strainer, Red

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