This pasta timer accounts for the shape of the noodle and the amount being cooked, signaling when the pasta is cooked to your preferred taste. Its LCD control panel allows you to select from the ten most common pasta shapes, input the amount (1/5, 1/2, or 1 lb.), and choose al dente or regular. The device sets its timer based on these variables and beeps when the pasta is cooked to your preferred taste. The timer clips to the side of a pot and its 8 1/2" probe monitors the temperature of the water and signals when the water reaches the optimal temperature for cooking pasta. The LCD is removable, allowing the probe to be washed in a dishwasher. Includes a replaceable battery. 9 1/2" L x 2 1/4" Diam. (8 oz.)