A pasta spoon, also called a spaghetti server, lifts long noodles out of the pot and holds them while the water runs off. Most have a bowl-shaped head with tines or teeth, and many have a hole in the middle that doubles as a measure for dry spaghetti. The material decides what pots it suits.
The six servers below cover stainless steel, nylon, silicone and birch wood. Sizes, materials and features come from each product’s listing page, and where a listing contradicts itself we say so. We have not used these servers ourselves. Heat and warranty claims are the makers’ own.
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What to Look For
| Feature | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Material | Steel is rigid; nylon, silicone and wood are made for nonstick cookware |
| Head shape | Tines or teeth grip noodles; a flat ladle shape scoops sauce |
| Measuring hole | Some heads size one portion of dry spaghetti |
| Length | A longer handle keeps your hand away from a deep pot |
| Cleaning | Dishwasher or hand wash only |
Specs at a Glance
| Server | Material and size | Head | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cuisinart steel | Stainless steel; size not listed | Classic server | Dishwasher safe; limited lifetime warranty |
| OXO nylon | Nylon; 13 x 2.5 in | Tines for lifting | Heat resistant to 450 F; dishwasher safe |
| OXO steel | Stainless steel; about 0.14 kg | Bowl head with prongs | Drainage hole measures dry spaghetti |
| All-Clad ladle | Stainless steel; 11.5 x 2.2 in | Listed as a pasta ladle | Heat safe to 600 F; hanging hole |
| Baltique birch | Birch wood; 12.5 in | Teeth | Hole measures one serving; hand wash |
| Cuisipro silicone | Silicone; 12 x 3 in | Curved handle | High heat resistance to 572 F; dishwasher safe |
The 6 Best Pasta Spoons
1. Cuisinart Stainless Steel Pasta Server
A single-piece stainless steel server with a classic look for serving at the table. The listing gives no length or weight, but it names a dishwasher-safe finish and a limited lifetime warranty.
Suits: a plain steel server for the table. Strengths: steel build and a warranty. Weaknesses: no size on the page. Skip it if you cook in nonstick pots.
View Cuisinart Stainless Steel Pasta Server on Amazon
2. OXO Good Grips Nylon Spaghetti Server
A 13 inch nylon server with tines made for lifting and serving pasta, a soft non-slip grip on the long handle and a heat limit of 450 F as the maker states. The page says it is gentle on nonstick cookware.
Suits: nonstick pots. Strengths: long handle and a soft grip. Weaknesses: a lower heat limit than steel or silicone. Skip it if you rest tools on a hot pan.
View OXO Good Grips Nylon Spaghetti Server on Amazon
3. OXO Steel Spaghetti Server
A stainless steel server with a bowl-shaped head and prongs that scoop up the last noodle. The hole in the head measures a serving of dry spaghetti, and the handle has soft non-slip touchpoints.
Suits: portioning and serving. Strengths: a measuring hole and a grip. Weaknesses: the listing gives no length. Skip it if your pots are nonstick.
View OXO Steel Spaghetti Server on Amazon
4. All-Clad Stainless Steel Pasta Ladle
A heavy-gauge stainless steel pasta tool with a long handle and a hanging hole. The listing contradicts itself on length: the title says 12 inch, one bullet says 10 inch and the dimensions say 11.5 by 2.2 inches. The maker gives a heat limit of 600 F.
Suits: a steel tool that also ladles sauce. Strengths: a hanging hole and a lifetime warranty. Weaknesses: conflicting length figures. Skip it if you need a toothed head.
View All-Clad Stainless Steel 12-inch Pasta Ladle, Kitchen Tools on Amazon
5. Baltique Marrakesh Wooden Spaghetti Spoon
A 12.5 inch spoon of layered birch wood dyed in bright colors, with teeth for lifting long pasta and a center hole that measures one serving of dry pasta. The page says the finish is smooth and gentle on nonstick cookware, and it should be hand washed.
Suits: a colorful wooden server. Strengths: teeth and a measuring hole. Weaknesses: hand wash only. Skip it if you want a dishwasher-friendly tool.
6. Cuisipro Silicone Spaghetti Server
A 12.25 inch silicone server with an ergonomic curved handle, listed at 12 by 3 inches and 2.4 ounces. The maker states high heat resistance up to 572 F, and the silicone is described as non-stick and dishwasher safe.
Suits: nonstick pots and hot pots. Strengths: a high heat limit and a curved handle. Weaknesses: the page does not describe a measuring hole. Skip it if you want a rigid steel head.
View Cuisipro Silicone Spaghetti Server, 12.25-Inch, Red, Red (7112512L) on Amazon
Care and Setup
- Match the material to the pot: steel for steel pots, nylon, silicone or wood for nonstick.
- Hand wash the wooden spoon and dry it right away.
- Lift noodles with a twist so the tines grip them.
- Hang the server by its hole where one is provided.
Mistakes to Avoid
- Using a steel server on a nonstick pot.
- Putting a wooden spoon in the dishwasher.
- Trusting one length figure when a listing gives several.
- Leaving a nylon server resting on a hot rim.
Pasta Spoon FAQ
What is the hole in the middle for?
On the OXO steel and the Baltique, the makers say it measures one serving of dry spaghetti.
Which are gentle on nonstick pots?
The nylon, silicone and wood models are described that way by their makers.
The Short Version
For a plain steel server, the Cuisinart. For nylon, the OXO Good Grips. For steel with a measuring hole, the OXO Steel. For a steel ladle, the All-Clad. For colorful wood, the Baltique. For a high heat limit, the Cuisipro.
