Can you cook pasta in a steamer?

Question

Can you cook pasta in a steamer?

Answer 1

No needs to be cooked in water.

Answer 2

I have never tried this but my instinct is NO!

Steaming works principally by heating the food up - it doesn't actually absorb that much water from the steam.

Dry pasta absorbs a LOT of water in the cooking process and needs room to circulate.

You will be left with a sticky mass of glued together pasta at the bottom of your steam,

Answer 3

doubt it

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Nope! Needs to boiled, the steam isn't enough water to be able to cook the pasta.