Pasta in the microwave with the Lekue Quick Quinoa & Rice Cooker

I've been using corning ware (with cover) in the microwave to steam whole potatoes, simmer rice, pasta, vegs. in microwave. Wanted something lighter weight. This container has two marvelous features. 1. Clever design of a double hull with space between the inner and outer hull which results in being able to touch the container even when the contents are boiling hot. Amazing! I can remove the container from the microwave without protective gloves. 2. Clever silicone lid has a upper deep lip and prevents overflow of water/steam onto microwave. If water or steam bubbles up to the top the water/steam comes thru the holes and inside the lip and can then drip back into the pot. I did add salt to the water (no oil) when I first put the dry pasta and boiling water into the container. The water and steam do not drip outside the container. NO messy overflows in the microwave. Wow! Spinach I cooked on high 2 min. Mushrooms on high 2 min. Whole large rinsed/washed potatoes 4 min high. Your microwave may be different than mine. Recommend.

[@devotee]

Thanks for the video! There's a third feature: the lid can be turned on top of the container to drain the excess of liquid at the end of the process, so you could drain that remaining water from your pasta without needing another kitchen accessory.

[@sandystp9624]

yes like a colander, however, I find that pouring out really hot water is a bit tricky with bare hands sometimes... but it does work. Thanks for comment.

[@mirfir]

Thank you!! I just bought one of these!

[@sandystp9624]

@@mirfir I love mine.. and love using the microwave and not the stove.

[@mirfir]

Just made pasta too. It works!

[@mirfir]

Boiled water in my electric tea kettle