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The verdict
Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker- The Original
50+ bought last month
GOOD PRICE.
This is a microwave pasta cooker that lets you make up to four servings of pasta without boiling water on the stove. You just add pasta and water to the container, microwave it for about 12-13 minutes, and drain it when done. It comes as a two-pack and is made in the USA.
$27.99
Amazon price history via Keepa · checked 17d ago · confirm on Amazon
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The read
What's actually worth knowing.
- The container has a special design that circulates water around the pasta so it cooks evenly and doesn't stick or boil over, which is the main thing that sets it apart from just microwaving pasta in a regular bowl.
- It's meant for situations where you don't have easy access to a stove, like dorm rooms or office break rooms, rather than as a replacement for regular cooking.
- Everything is dishwasher safe and made from microwave-safe material, so cleanup is straightforward.
As of Aug 15, the Fasta Pasta Microwave Pasta Cooker- The Original is a good price at $27.99 — versus a $27.40 typical price and a $19.99 12-month low, based on Amazon's own price history.
Its price this year
A fair price — but not a real “sale.”
Sale check Amazon shows “20% off,” measured against a $35 “list price” it doesn't charge. Its usual price is $27 — real discount ≈ 0%.
The phantom Amazon has left this $35 “list price” untouched for 14 months — while the item actually sold for about $27. It's a fixed anchor, not a price it charges.
Prices from Amazon.com · Data sourced from Keepa
The specs
Down to the details.
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- 4 servings