Pasta Cookers
Quick-shipping Ready-Made products are only available in 36" sizes with certain models and configurations. See the full lineup here.
High-performance pasta cookers offer optimum power and precision al dente control. Choose from either 45,000 Btu/hour or 80,000 Btu/hour burner systems to suit your cooking style and performance needs. The 12-gallon stainless steel chamber is fully -welded and triple-insulated for heavy-duty dependability. A thoughtfully positioned overflow drain makes skimming starch a snap, and micro perforations on pasta baskets prevent even the smallest pastas from floating away.
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FULLY-WELDED STAINLESS STEEL TANK
Heavy-gauge welded body and single-chamber construction offers 12-gallon cooking capacity and dependable durability.
BURNER SYSTEM
High-performance 80,000 Btu/hr gas-fired burner system to get boiling in no time.
BASKET DESIGN
Specially-designed basket perforations contain even the smallest pastas, yet still strain water quickly.
Standard Features
- High-performance 45,000 Btu/hour or 80,000 Btu/hour gas-fired burner systems
- Heavy-duty, stainless steel, fully welded single-chamber construction with 12-gallon capacity
- 80,000 Btu/hour models also include a high-limit gas safety system to protect the tank in low water scenarios
- Triple fiberglass insulation on all sides of chamber
- Standing pilot with safety thermocouple (absence of pilot flame will cause thermocouple to drop out and shut off gas supply for safety)
- Piezo-electric ignition system to ignite the standing pilot; no need for an electrical supply
- Top-mounted water faucet to replenish water loss
- Overflow drain positioned perfectly for easy skim of starch, reducing build-up
- Front-accessible stainless steel cabinet door for easy control, cleaning and service access
- Basket perforations designed to prevent even the smallest types of pasta from slipping out of the basket
- Seamless stainless steel baskets
- Stainless front, sides, back and bottom
- Heavy-gauge welded body construction
- 1/2″ water connection
- 1-1/4″ front gas manifold
- 1″ NPT drain connection
- Four 6″ height-adjustable legs
- Note: Cheesemelter, salamander, casters, island trim and shelves are not recommended for pasta cookers as a safety precaution.
Optional Features
- 12 Hestan signature color finish options
- Patented customizable Marquise AccentedTM control panel (contact sales department for available options)
- Extended plate shelf (6″ or 8″)
- Belly bar with 1″ space or extended to accommodate 1/9 condiment pans
- Manifold cap and cover
- Risers: tall or mid
- Curb base
| Model | Description | Gas [Btu/HR] | Approx SHP WT | Capacity (Gal) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HPCL18 | 18" wide Pasta Cooker (LH) | 45,000 | 250 | 12 |
| HPCR18 | 18" wide Pasta Cooker (RH) | 45,000 | 250 | 12 |
| HPCHL18 | 18" wide Pasta Cooker (LH) with Low Water Safety | 80,000 | 250 | 12 |
| HPCHR18 | 18" wide Pasta Cooker (RH) with Low Water Safety | 80,000 | 250 | 12 |
