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    Home » Blog

    June 19, 2014

    ThermoFun - Cooking Pasta in the ThermoServer

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    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

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    ThermoFun – Cooking Pasta in the ThermoServer

    Ingredients

    • 100 - 500g pasta
    • boiling water from kettle
    • ThermoServer

    Instructions

    To Pre-warm ThermoServer:

    1. 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.
    2. 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:

    1. Place empty, warmed ThermoServer on top of TM bowl and weigh in pasta.
    2. 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.
    3. Set a timer for time stated on your pasta packet.
    4. 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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    Comments

    1. Penny Pritchard says

      December 11, 2016 at 5:39 pm

      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 ?

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        December 13, 2016 at 10:38 am

        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?

        Reply
    2. Cathy says

      December 10, 2016 at 11:05 pm

      This is a great idea, especially on warm summer nights when you don't want boiling water on the stove heating up the kitchen

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        December 11, 2016 at 1:26 pm

        Totally agree Cathy - also great when one has a heap of mail and paper work on top of one's stove too!! ;)

        Reply
    3. Irene says

      September 05, 2016 at 6:09 pm

      Not heard of this way to cook pasta - trying spials for 12 mins to see how this works....a great idea for sure.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        September 17, 2016 at 8:25 am

        Thanks Irene it is a great way to multi task! :)

        Reply
    4. Janine says

      August 30, 2016 at 10:43 pm

      Tried this with small spirals and also penne. Worked great!! Thank you so much :)

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        September 02, 2016 at 8:42 pm

        Thanks Janine - I rarely use my stove for anything now I can do this! :)

        Reply
    5. Leanne Taylor says

      August 28, 2015 at 7:41 am

      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

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        August 28, 2015 at 1:45 pm

        Thanks Leanne. :)

        Reply
    6. Elizabeth says

      July 21, 2015 at 7:45 pm

      Worked really well with the Penne pasta I cooked tonight and no extra washing up (always a bonus!)

      Reply
    7. GloryB says

      May 17, 2015 at 1:07 am

      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.

      Reply
    8. TamGray says

      April 03, 2015 at 2:08 am

      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.

      Reply
    9. Alex says

      October 17, 2014 at 1:53 pm

      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.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        October 28, 2014 at 11:47 pm

        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. :)

        Reply
    10. Fettuccine Lover says

      September 20, 2014 at 7:13 pm

      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!!!

      Reply
    11. Kylie says

      August 18, 2014 at 10:02 pm

      Tried this tonight will not be cooking my pasta any other way.

      Reply
    12. Tracey says

      August 17, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Going to try cooking zucchini noodles this way

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        August 18, 2014 at 8:31 pm

        That's a great idea Tracey - I'd love you to let us know how you go. :)

        Reply
    13. Michelle says

      August 12, 2014 at 6:29 pm

      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...

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        August 13, 2014 at 10:57 am

        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. :)

        Reply
        • Kylie says

          August 18, 2014 at 10:03 pm

          I cooked my spaghetti tonight and it was fine.

          Reply
      • Jenny says

        November 03, 2014 at 6:58 pm

        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

        Reply
        • thermofun says

          November 04, 2014 at 11:26 am

          Jenny - no it doesn't work with long pasta - I guess the long pasta needs movement in boiling water.

          Reply
    14. Ainsley says

      August 09, 2014 at 5:50 pm

      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!

      Reply
    15. jill says

      July 21, 2014 at 9:56 am

      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.

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        July 21, 2014 at 5:14 pm

        That's great Jill - I can feel your excitement! Awesome! :)

        Reply
    16. ThermoFRESH says

      July 16, 2014 at 6:40 pm

      So impressed, thanks for the instructions!! I just did a bag of WHOLEMEAL penne in 15min, it was perfect.

      Reply
    17. Sandy B says

      July 13, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      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?

      Reply
      • thermofun says

        July 13, 2014 at 3:30 pm

        Hi Sandy - the ThermoServers are not oven proof at all. I'm pleased you like to cook your pasta in your server though. :)

        Reply
    18. Sue Dale says

      June 22, 2014 at 7:42 am

      I take my Thermie & Thermoserver away in the caravan so this is a very useful tip, thank you.

      Reply
    19. Jen says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:29 pm

      Awesome tip. Would have saved a big pot having to be washed last night. Will use this often.

      Reply
    20. Marion says

      June 19, 2014 at 9:03 pm

      This was great and easy to do as the rest of the dish cooked. I will be using this often

      Reply
    21. Barbara Abercromby says

      June 19, 2014 at 6:22 pm

      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

      Reply

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