Basket for pasta cooker MBM B800003

A pasta cooker basket holds dry pasta below the water line while boiling water circulates through the perforations. The mesh construction allows steam to rise and water to drain instantly when the basket is lifted, leaving the pasta in the basket and the water in the cooker. This method cooks each batch evenly and prevents clumping, which is essential for consistent texture in a busy kitchen.

The operator lowers the basket into the boiling water, sets a timer, and lifts the basket when the pasta is al dente. The same basket can then be plunged into iced water for shock cooling if a cold pasta dish is needed, or transferred directly to a serving station.

Constructed from stainless steel, the basket resists corrosion and withstands repeated exposure to boiling water and detergents. Its dimensions of 145 mm length, 160 mm width and 215 mm height match the standard well size of professional pasta cookers, ensuring a secure fit without wobble or jamming.

Cleaning is straightforward: after each service the basket is rinsed under a tap to remove starch residue, then washed in a commercial dishwasher or scrubbed by hand with a non-abrasive pad. The open mesh design prevents food debris from becoming trapped, so upkeep is minimal and hygiene is maintained.

This basket is a direct replacement for the original MBM pasta cooker basket and is compatible with most commercial pasta cookers that accept a 145x160 mm basket footprint.