Despite the ease and expediency demonstrated in the video, commenters were skeptical of the hack for a number of reasons. One user questioned the original claim about eliminating extra dishes, noting one could easily use the same pot for sautéing the spinach as they did for cooking the pasta. This pot would need to be cleaned either way.
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Another TikToker pointed out that much of the spinach around the sides of the colander appeared uncooked despite the pasta being dumped on top. Upon closer inspection, most of the spinach seems to be toward the edges of the colander, while the water is poured through a gap in the center. It is unclear from the video alone whether this could be solved by better positioning the spinach or if the force of the water is pushing the spinach away.
Some of the divisions in opinion may be due to personal preference. One user commented "it makes the spinach taste squeaky," implying she tried the hack and did not achieve a favorable result. It's probable that this cooking method creates a different mouthfeel than using oil on a stovetop, though it may be less bothersome to others.
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