Rinsing vegetables or draining pasta doesn’t have to be a daunting task in putting a delicious meal on the table. Not when the right colander and strainer make these cooking steps so much easier. How is a colander different from a strainer? Well, a filter is a broader term for a kitchen item that separates or filters particles to a finer level. The strainer is shallower while the colander is deeper and has wider holes, perfect for quickly draining pasta water