Clip-On Strainer Just $9.99 on Amazon (Reg. $20)

Absolutely brilliant! This pan works exceptionally well. It’s easy to use, clean, and attaches easily to any pan. I even used it to drain grease from ground beef. It’s a fantastic product.

This is one of the few “clever gadget”-type of products ones finds on the internet that really does deliver on its promise and is a game-changer. I live alone and have an average-sized kitchen sink and counter space, so dealing with straining large pots of pasta is a real pain and either takes too much time or makes a mess. No more.

This little strainer clips on easily and gets the job done. There is a small gap between the strainer and the side of the pot, so if you’re making a small variety of pasta, you should tip it slowly, but other than that small point, it’s amazing.

Who would’ve thought such a small “gadget” would have such an impact? I’ve had this doohickey for less than a month and already I can’t imagine living without it. I make pasta or noodles 2-3 times a week and being able to avoid dirtying up a colander each time just to drain water has made my cooking life markedly easier, especially when I need the noodles back in the same pot. It works well, too, no noodles ever escape. I haven’t tried it with smaller pastas like orzo so that might require more attentiveness or a finer strain. Either way, I’m a big fan. One of my absolute favorite random kitchen purchases.