Mac Magic 4-qt. Pasta Pot

The only downsides to this I have found so far is the metal pot is extremely thin and the cutouts for the lid notches to hold it in are cut metal sharp. I get around the cheap pot by using a metal warming plate between the gas burner and the pot. I would be afraid the pot would warp or the paint would burn off otherwise.Main thing about it, is that it works. This thing makes pasta, mac and cheese, quick and easy. The built in stirring mechanism works very well, and the little door is handy as long as you avoid hot steam coming out. It strains the water easily, and the door is handy to add hot water into it to rinse the pasta if desired. I've used it to make Mac & cheese, Penne Pasta, Alfrado, and more.Biggest surprise so far is how easily it cleans up. Even the stirrer cleans up fast. If the bottom had a high quality stainless steel plate this would easily be worth double or triple. I may buy a second one just in case this one dies. For the price and what it does it is an excellent value so far.

It is okay but got it think cool won’t have to wash a strainer. But instead have to wash a lid with a strainer, spoon type thing and spatula attached. Worked well but is kind of a pain to wash. Will probably just stick to the normal way of making

Locks love built in strainer and stir features

I love this pot, not the best quality but ok, I wish the spatulas reached the sides. I had recently broken my wrist so it's really handy! I'm only washing this by hand, :) ave not placed it in dishwasher.

the locking mechanism not easy to use, was most important item when deciding to buy.

i use this a lot. clipping the top on is a bit tricky but not impossible. i would definitely reccomend this to someone. i like all the features of it.

A little bulky to use at times, but it is nice having a lid that you can drain the water from without losing pasta.

Not user friendly at all and DOES not lock.