Pasta Redux February 09, 2009, 01:49:57 pm Yahoo Message Number: 99146Pasta Express..A tall cylinder, into which you put pasta, boiling water to an inch or 2 above same, wait a few minutes, drain thru strainer lid and voila, ready. When I got mine (About $9) I thought how great for RV's. I use it at home all the time, no more big pots of boiling water or need for a strainer. I do use angel hair or fettuccine. This thing will cook veggies, shrimp etc. No need for power, boil water on stove. Didn't post before as I assumed all you smart people would know of this. Hello Judi, I will try yr rice and pasta recipe. Soncee
Re: Pasta Redux Reply #1 – February 09, 2009, 10:26:45 pm Yahoo Message Number: 99162"Pasta Express..A tall cylinder, into which you put pasta, boiling water to an inch or 2 above same, wait a few minutes, drain thru strainer lid and voila, ready." My experience with Pasta Express was entirely negative. Following the directions that came with it, I managed to dump the pasta and boiling water on my hand and floor. Not being the sharpest knife in the drawer, I tried it again. The result was half-cooked spaghetti and really torqued jaws! I thought about using the container as a vase, but ended up tossing it. Glad you have had better luck with yours. Ed's approach, trying a plastic container he already has, microwaving for short periods, stirring, letting it sit sound like it's worth a try, as long as the plastic is OK to use for microwave cooking.Sharon N.