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Make pasta a fast and easy dish for your restaurant to turn orders fast! This Imperial commercial pasta cooker allows you to quickly and efficiently cook any type of pasta—whether fresh or frozen—in minutes! This reliable pasta preparation station cooks your pasta the same way every time, so you can rely that it will produce the best pasta with every order. Looking to make it from scratch? Pasta extruders and pasta sheeters are available for your convenience! Find the pasta cooker you know you'll love from brands restaurant owners already trust like AXIS, Omcan, and Imperial at Zanduco.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of commercial pasta cookers are available at Zanduco?
Zanduco carries commercial pasta cookers in both gas and electric configurations, including countertop units with one or more basket inserts for cooking and draining pasta in volume. These are a standard piece of equipment in Italian restaurants, hotel kitchens, and pasta-focused operations across Canada.
How do commercial pasta cookers differ from simply boiling pasta in a stockpot?
Commercial pasta cookers maintain a consistent water temperature with dedicated heating elements and allow you to cook and lift out individual portions quickly using basket inserts. This setup is far more efficient than stockpots when filling individual pasta orders throughout a service period.
Should I choose a gas or electric commercial pasta cooker?
Gas pasta cookers heat water faster and suit high-volume operations where recovery time between batches is critical. Electric models are easier to install and work well in kitchens without gas connections or where cooking volume is moderate enough that a slightly slower heat-up is acceptable.
How many baskets does a commercial pasta cooker need for a busy restaurant?
Multi-basket commercial pasta cookers let you cook different pasta types or portions simultaneously, which is essential for a restaurant with a varied pasta menu. Single-basket units work for smaller operations with fewer pasta offerings, while busier kitchens benefit from two or more baskets to keep pace with orders.
Can commercial pasta cookers handle different pasta shapes and sizes?
Yes, commercial pasta cookers handle all common pasta formats from spaghetti and penne to gnocchi and ravioli, as the basket insert design accommodates any shape that fits through it. For very small formats like pastina or large fresh-pasta pieces, confirming basket mesh size is a worthwhile step.
What capacity of commercial pasta cooker is right for a high-volume Italian restaurant?
High-volume Italian restaurants typically need commercial pasta cookers with deep tanks and multiple large-capacity baskets to handle simultaneous orders during peak service. A unit that recovers to cooking temperature quickly after each basket load is especially important during a busy dinner rush.
Are countertop pasta cookers sufficient or do I need a floor-standing model?
Countertop commercial pasta cookers suit most restaurant setups and are the most common format in Canadian foodservice kitchens. Floor-standing units are used in very high-volume operations like institutional kitchens or large catering facilities where countertop space and tank capacity are limiting factors.
