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6% OFFOmcan 6 Litre x2 Countertop Electric Pasta Cooker - 120V/60Hz/1Ph - 2400 W
SKU#: 12000-468Special Price USD $439.00 Regular Price USD $468.24
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 is the difference between a countertop and a floor pasta cooker for a commercial kitchen?
Countertop pasta cookers work for lower-volume operations or restaurants where pasta is one of several menu items. Floor models with multiple baskets and larger tank capacities are built for Italian concepts and high-volume kitchens where pasta is cooking continuously through service.
Are commercial pasta cookers gas or electric?
Both gas and electric pasta cookers are available in commercial configurations. Gas models heat water faster and recover temperature more quickly after dropping cold pasta, which matters in a busy service. Electric pasta cookers are a solid choice for locations without gas access or with tight space constraints near a gas drop.
How many baskets does a commercial pasta cooker need for a restaurant?
A two or four basket pasta cooker handles most restaurant volumes, with each basket holding a single portion or a batch depending on your service style. High-volume pasta concepts should look at models with four or more baskets to keep multiple orders cooking simultaneously without slowing down ticket times.
Can a commercial pasta cooker be used for blanching vegetables and other tasks?
Yes. Commercial pasta cookers double as efficient blanchers for vegetables and are used in many kitchens for quickly cooking greens, shellfish, and other par-cooked items. The multiple basket configuration makes it easy to run different products in the same tank without flavor transfer.
How important is tank capacity in a commercial pasta cooker?
Tank capacity determines how quickly the water returns to a boil after pasta is added and how long you can cook before needing to change the water. Larger tanks maintain temperature better under continuous use, which directly affects pasta texture and consistency across a service period.
Do commercial pasta cookers come with built-in water fill and drain systems?
Many commercial pasta cookers include direct plumbing connections for automatic water fill and drain, which significantly speeds up water changes and reduces labor. For high-volume kitchens changing water frequently, a plumbed model is worth the installation cost.
Which restaurant types rely most on commercial pasta cookers?
Italian restaurants are the primary buyers of commercial pasta cookers, but they're also common in hotel banquet kitchens, cafeteria operations, and any full-service restaurant where fresh or dried pasta appears regularly on the menu. Fast casual pasta concepts especially depend on high-output models for quick service.
