I have cooked HM pasta in the bowl as per usual without any real problems - just need to get the water realy hot (either boil and add or do the 14 mins or whatever Varoma) and then put in reverse and soft
or 1 and only for about 2 mins and it's done.
If only small amounts then the basket would be a good alternative - but make sure there's plenty of water and probably speed 3.