Perfect pasta cooker for small family or college / dorm student. It is so so so easy to use! Just renmember to remove the lid while cooking. Directions tell you exactly how much cold water to add to the measured pasta. Directions include all types of pasta and the lid even has a spahetti measure circle. The pasta makers provide great and consistent results every single time without fussing. Also, GREAT that the lid doubles as a strainer. So you can cook AND eat the pasta in the same container. Easy, peasy clean up as well. Again, this is great for up to three people but especially useful for students living in dorms AND single/small families living in campers. Cannot love it more. Truly a great "invention."