Product review (3 stars): It works, and it works very well if you only need one portion.
It works, and it works very well if you only need one portion. The container is very small and will only hold a portion for one person or for two at the most (if you are not very hungry). I purchased this one to replace and old cooking container named Fasta Pasta. The Fasta Pasta holds about 3 times more pasta and comes with English instructions. This one come only with Japanese instructions.
If you need a Microwave Pasta cooker I would recommend that you look for " Microwave Pasta Cooker - The Original Fasta Pasta" you can find it here on Amazon (ASIN: B000YT2XOI) or on eBay. Is a best seller in Multipots & Pasta Pots here in Amazon. If you still want this one, here is how to use it.
1. Measure one portion of pasta using the ring markings on top of the lid. This is to say a bundle of spaghetti that fills the hole (about 1" in diameter) this is approximately 3 OZ. Put the pasta in the container.
2. Fill the container with tap water up to about an inch from the top border to allow for boiling space. Add salt and oil if you like.
3. Microwave without the lid on High for about 6 minutes, check to see if the pasta is cooked but "al dente". Each microwave is different, you need to experiment with the time setting.
Buon Appetito.