Popular Pasta Inserts

Pasta inserts make cooking pasta a breeze. No longer do you have to worry about draining pasta in a sink and the potential hazards of burns or losing pasta down the drain. When the pasta is finished cooking, you simply remove the pasta insert from the pot and your pasta is automatically drained, hot, and ready to serve.

Now, there are a number of different types of pasta inserts on the market so you want to know what to look out for. Below are some reviews of different pasta inserts that should aid you in your decision.

Celphalon pasta insert

The 8-quart Celphalon pasta insert, obviously, fits Celphalon 8-quart pots, but most likely will fit other brands of 8-quart pots as well. Its combination of stainless steel and heavy-gauge aluminum construction, along with a satin interior provides even heating and a sleek, modern appearance. Its tempered glass dome covers allow you to watch what's cooking while keeping the heat trapped inside. This pasta insert is also broiler, dishwasher, and oven safe. It features stainless steel hardware accompaniments for its handles. The Celphalon pasta insert is perfect not only for pasta, but for corn on the cob, lobster, potatoes, and all manner of boiled vegetables and meats. It also features ergonomic Cool V handles that vent heat away from them, keeping them cool to the touch. Say goodbye to your oven mitts!

Wolfgang Puck Pasta Maker

The Wolfgang Puck Bistro 4-piece 8-quart Pasta Cooker might hold all the answers you'll ever need for your pasta making ventures. This pasta cooking set features an 8-quart stockpot with pasta insert, a vegetable steamer with a glass cover for easy viewing, a stainless steel finish, an aluminum base, riveted Stay-Cool handles, a tempered glass lid, and is oven, dishwasher, and broiler safe. It distributes heat evenly throughout, and its nonstick pasta insert prevents the pasta from sticking to its surface even if you forget to stir it. It's easy to clean and makes a stylish addition to your collection of kitchen appliances. In addition to cooking pasta, it's also great for soups, stocks, and boiling vegetables. You'll quickly find that the pasta insert has many uses outside of pasta.

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