THERMOSERVER is the name for the assembled thermal food warmer distributed by Thermomix in Australia, consisting of a black base, ThermoServer bowl and lid.
Did you know you can cook pasta in the ThermoServer? Very handy tip if your Thermomix is making something else and you don't want to get a pot out and turn the stove on! I have to admit since owning my Thermomix I rarely use my stove, consequently it has ended up as my 'dumping ground' for mail, school notes and junk mail etc that I need to attend to! :)
Being able to cook pasta in the ThermoServer is also handy if you are away camping with just your Thermomix and no stove! Or perhaps your stove may be out of order or you could be renovating your kitchen and have no access to a stove.
ThermoFun – Cooking Pasta in the ThermoServer
Ingredients
- 100 - 500g pasta
- boiling water from kettle
- ThermoServer
Instructions
To Pre-warm ThermoServer:
- Pour approx. 1 litre boiling water from kettle into ThermoServer and place lid on.
NB: it is crucial to pre-warm your server for the pasta to cook. - Boil kettle again, once boiled, discard water in ThermoServer.
(I utilise this water by washing any dirty dishes or pour it into a bucket to water my pot plants once it has cooled).
To Cook Pasta:
- Place empty, warmed ThermoServer on top of TM bowl and weigh in pasta.
- Place ThermoServer into black base on bench. Cover pasta with boiling water and place lid on.
NB: it is crucial for ThermoServer to be fully assembled using black base and lid to maintain temperature. - Set a timer for time stated on your pasta packet.
- Strain pasta and place it into ThermoServer to keep hot until required.
Notes
* This only works with spirals/macaroni (short pasta). It does not work with spaghetti or fettuccine.
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Penny Pritchard says
I cook my spaghetti this way all the time, it's great. I toss it well with my spaghetti spoon as soon as I put the water in ?
thermofun says
Spaghetti? As in long thin spaghetti? Wow Penny I've not tried the spaghetti because I thought that it would have been all clumpy. Do you just toss the once?
Cathy says
This is a great idea, especially on warm summer nights when you don't want boiling water on the stove heating up the kitchen
thermofun says
Totally agree Cathy - also great when one has a heap of mail and paper work on top of one's stove too!! ;)
Irene says
Not heard of this way to cook pasta - trying spials for 12 mins to see how this works....a great idea for sure.
thermofun says
Thanks Irene it is a great way to multi task! :)
Janine says
Tried this with small spirals and also penne. Worked great!! Thank you so much :)
thermofun says
Thanks Janine - I rarely use my stove for anything now I can do this! :)
Leanne Taylor says
I tried this the other night when cooking your Beef Macaroni Bake and was so impressed. I also never use my stove top now. Thanks for the hint
thermofun says
Thanks Leanne. :)
Elizabeth says
Worked really well with the Penne pasta I cooked tonight and no extra washing up (always a bonus!)
GloryB says
I just used this method to cook rice, total success. I probably left it a bit longer than the fifteen minutes but it was perfect. Very convenient. Definitely use again.
TamGray says
I love this method. I tried it during the March cook along (twice). Very easy. The second time I checked the pasta after a shorter time and found I was happier with it.
Alex says
I‘ve tried this , but I seriously can’t see how boiling 2 litres of water in the kettle twice is easier than boiling it in a pot once and adding pasta. Uses more energy and more water. I don’t get it.
thermofun says
Hi Alex - yes I can appreciate what you are saying. But there are advantages! For example: you don't need to watch it or stir it, it won't boil over, it won't boil dry, if you have an electric stove it will most likely use less power. Also very handy if you are camping with no stove, or if you are renovating a kitchen and therefore without a stove for a couple of weeks or even perhaps if your stove is out of order. I hope this helps you understand the advantages. :)
Fettuccine Lover says
Hey Leonie,
Thanks for sharing this! I can now serve the family the pasta they love while I enjoy my fettuccine!!!
Another ThermoFun recipe winner here!!!
Kylie says
Tried this tonight will not be cooking my pasta any other way.
Tracey says
Going to try cooking zucchini noodles this way
thermofun says
That's a great idea Tracey - I'd love you to let us know how you go. :)
Michelle says
We tried this tonight with spaghetti and it tasted starchy/gluey ?!! will try with a different pasta but it was like the starch wasn't cooked out...
thermofun says
Michelle it could depend on the brand of pasta you were using perhaps? Also it doesn't work with spaghetti or fettuccine - only short pasta. It can also go gluey if over cooked. Hope this helps. :)
Kylie says
I cooked my spaghetti tonight and it was fine.
Jenny says
I tried with spaghetti too & it was gluggy, whereas I've had no trouble with pasta. Wasn't overcooked. Not sure if I'll do spaghetti in there again
thermofun says
Jenny - no it doesn't work with long pasta - I guess the long pasta needs movement in boiling water.
Ainsley says
Thanks for this! I have only one big pot and it's dirty right now. I'm way to lazy to wash it so using my thermoserver for the pasta will be perfect!
jill says
IT WORKED!!! oh my gosh I have the dodgiest stove top in the world and am now so excited to be able to use thermoserver instead. I did wholemeal penne pasta last night and it worked a treat.
thermofun says
That's great Jill - I can feel your excitement! Awesome! :)
ThermoFRESH says
So impressed, thanks for the instructions!! I just did a bag of WHOLEMEAL penne in 15min, it was perfect.
Sandy B says
I have cooked the pasta in the thermoserver a couple of times now and will continue to do so, so much easier than on the stove and it comes out perfect every time.. I have cooked larger amounts as well.
A friend has cooked rice the same way and it was also successful, will be giving it a go as well.
Thanks for the tips.
Can you put the thermoserver in the oven (without the lid of course) to brown of a pasta bake?
thermofun says
Hi Sandy - the ThermoServers are not oven proof at all. I'm pleased you like to cook your pasta in your server though. :)
Sue Dale says
I take my Thermie & Thermoserver away in the caravan so this is a very useful tip, thank you.
Jen says
Awesome tip. Would have saved a big pot having to be washed last night. Will use this often.
Marion says
This was great and easy to do as the rest of the dish cooked. I will be using this often
Barbara Abercromby says
Good to know Leonie, I cooked pasta last night on the stove and thought stop next time I should be able to cook it in the TM and I will.
Barbara