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    Colanders Built to Drain, Rinse, and Strain with Ease

    You know the moment: a pot of boiling pasta, a cloud of steam, and about three seconds to get it drained before it goes soft. Tramontina colanders and strainers are made from stainless steel that resists rust and staining, with micro-perforations fine enough to hold small grains. You get one tool for draining dinner and another for sifting, rinsing rice, and straining stock.

    Choose by what you drain, rinse, or sift most often:

    • Stainless Steel Colander Set three 18/8 stainless steel colanders with micro-perforations that hold small grains and pasta, sized for rinsing berries or draining canned vegetables
    • Stainless Steel Mesh Strainer Set in 3.5, 6, and 8 inch sizes with a silicone grip, from dusting spices over a finished plate to rinsing rice and straining stock
    • Stainless Steel Pasta Cooker a 6 quart pot with a locking strainer insert and glass lid, so you lift the pasta out instead of tipping a heavy pot over the sink
    • Stainless Steel Pasta Insert designed to fit an 8 quart stock pot, with a perforated body that drains large batches of spaghetti in one lift
    • Stainless Steel Mixing Bowls for tossing rinsed greens, holding drained vegetables, and prepping the rest of the meal
    • Stock Pots and Pasta Pots for boiling the pasta, potatoes, and stock that end up in your colander

    A colander has one job, and these are the details that help it do that job well:

    • 18/8 and 18/10 stainless steel that resists rust and keeps its shine through years of daily use
    • Micro-perforations and fine mesh sized to drain fast while keeping pasta, grains, and produce where they belong
    • Silicone grips on the mesh strainers that stay comfortable and secure over a steaming pot
    • Pasta cookers and inserts that lift food out of the water, so you never tip a heavy pot over the sink
    • A spread of sizes, from a 3.5 inch strainer for finishing touches to a 6 quart pasta cooker for the whole family

    Next time the timer goes off, you will have the right tool within reach, whether you are rinsing a handful of herbs or draining a full pot of pasta for the family.

    Your Colander Questions Answered

    What is a colander used for?

    Separating liquid from solids is the short answer. You reach for it to drain cooked pasta, rinse fruits and vegetables, wash grains and beans, and thaw frozen food under running water. The Tramontina 3 Pk Stainless Steel Colanders have micro-perforations fine enough to keep small grains in the bowl.

    What is the difference between a colander and a strainer?

    Hole size and shape. A colander is a freestanding bowl with larger holes, sized for draining big batches like pasta or potatoes, while a strainer is usually a finer handheld mesh for sifting, straining stock, or rinsing rice. Tramontina makes both, and the colander set and mesh strainer set work well side by side.

    Are stainless steel colanders better than plastic?

    Stainless steel colanders handle hot liquids without warping, resist staining from tomato sauce and turmeric, and last far longer than plastic. You can pour boiling pasta water straight through without worrying about heat damage, and they rinse clean quickly.

    What size colander do I need?

    For everyday cooking, a 3 to 5 quart colander handles a pound of pasta or a full head of greens with room to toss. Larger sizes suit big-batch cooking and entertaining, and a set with several sizes covers small rinses and large drains alike. If pasta night is the main job, our guide on how to cook pasta walks through it start to finish.

    Can a colander go in the dishwasher?

    Check the care instructions for each piece. The Tramontina 3 Piece Pasta Cooker is labeled dishwasher-safe, and stainless steel colanders and strainers rinse clean easily by hand. For mesh strainers, a quick rinse right after use keeps food from drying in the weave, and an occasional scrub with a brush keeps the mesh clear.

    How do you keep small food from falling through a colander?

    Match the tool to the task. Use the fine mesh strainer for rice, quinoa, and other small grains, and save the colander for pasta, potatoes, and produce. The strainer's tight weave holds small grains while still draining quickly.

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