Hot, aromatic, and delicious pasta is easily prepared using this pasta pentola by All-Clad. Essentially a large stock pot with a pasta insert, it is constructed of three layers of metal; two stainless steel outer layers with an aluminum core. The stainless steel exterior combined with the aluminum core allows the pot to be used on all types of stovetops, including induction, and heats it evenly to eliminate hot spots. The included stainless steel lid holds in heat and steam, and has an easy to grasp handle, along with looped side handles for a design that's easy to move around the kitchen. Producing some of the finest cookware in the nation, All-Clad has been featured in many high class and gourmet restaurants for its superior performance and aesthetically designed pieces crafted from American artists using the finest metals. A firm believer in quality over convenience, All-Clad's metals are formulated and bonded with cooking performance in mind, and are combined with stunning designs to provide you with the best cooking experience possible. |
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24 of 24 found the following review helpful:
 A Pratical Cook and MomJun 20, 2002
My family gave me this set for Mothers Day. I really love it. The heating is very even in this pan. I never need to use heat over med to cook. I can cook 1 1/2 pounds of pasta. The insert holes are too small for pasta to pass through. When lifting pasta out you have to do so slowly to allow the water to drain into the pan. I then leave the insert at an angle to serve from the pot this keeps the pasta warm. I was able to cook 6-8 ears of corn-on-the-cob by standing the ears on end. I can cook large quantities of vegetables and drain to serve without effort. The stockpot is great. It is deep enough to make jams without the jam splashing out of the pan onto the stove like my other stockpot. The set is too big to fit in the dishwasher with the dishes from the meal, but it does fit. I am able to clean it easily after cooking, even cooked jam without much effort at all. This set is a very practical addition to my kitchen.
48 of 54 found the following review helpful:
 Good idea but in practice not used muchAug 09, 2001
I got this cool looking pot and insert thinking, Wow! I won't have to strain the noodles. But then after using it a bit, I realized that I don't need to heat 7qts of water to feed my family. And that the insert doesn't sit far enough down in the bottom of the pan to really hold enough pasta. I know this is a contradiction but that's what this pot combo is. It's really too wide for asparagrass, although if I have enough people it works. It's a bit too samll for steaming corn on the cob, as I tend to heat 2 ears per person. Also lifting the pot full of noodles isn't a thing to do over the stove. It's move the pot to the sink and lift there. 7qts of water is heavy and this isn't a task to be taken by smaller cooks.On the great side, the 7qt pot turns out to make great soups. It fits the small burner at the back of the stove. The soups rarely burn even without stirring. And the steamer works for that big batch of clams I have once a year. So while I won't give it away, I'm not sure I would buy it on a second time aroound. (The plain 7qt stock pot, now that I would get.) I still get a lot of "Wow's" from people who see it in my kitchen but is that worth the extra $...? So consider getting just the stock pot. (Unless you like lots of clams/mussels etc.)
19 of 19 found the following review helpful:
Everything I WantedJan 06, 2008
By NuJoi
"Create with me"
I have been eyeing this pot for years! I thought it could be replaced by the All-Clad 12-Quart Stainless Multi Cooker with Steamer Basket, but no dice. The multicooker has an aluminum base and takes a while to heat up. Also, unless you're cooking for an army, it's really big. I had been using the All-Clad Stainless Asparagus Pot with Steamer Basket, but it only works for 1-2 people. I needed something in between those two pots!
The pasta pentola is perfect. The seven quart size is nice. I love that it's tall versus wide. Because it is fully clad (aluminum on the bottom and sides), it heats more effeciently than the multicooker and asparagus pot.
The insert works beautifully. It drains well and after draining, you can tilt it over the pot to keep the pasta warm as you finish other items for the dish.
I love that everything is dishwasher safe. You can use Bar Keeper's friend to keep everything shining like new. All-Clad Stainless cookware will last you a lifetime. If there are ever any problems, these come with a lifetime warranty.
If you often cook pasta for a crowd and are an avid soup maker, this pot is worth the investment. I suggest purchasing it over the 6-qt stock pot and the multicooker. If the choice is between this and a Dutch oven, get the Dutch oven and put this on your wish list.
9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
Multiple uses I didn't expectAug 12, 2009
By C. G. King
I love this pot. I expected to use it for pasta, but I seem to have it out all the time for a wide variety of things. I use it just as often without the insert as with it, maybe more. It fits easily in the sink for washing greens. It fits nicely in the dishwasher. It's great for making pickles. It's a good size for soups and sauces, especially those that sputter and make a mess because the tall sides contain the mess well. I use it with the insert for good-sized batches of pasta (for small batches I love the Fasta Pasta) and it does a really nice job with corn on the cob standing up in the insert because you can take the corn-filled insert out and set it in the sink to cool a bit before plating the corn.
I'm an All-Clad user and know how great these pans are, but anguished a bit about buying yet another since they're expensive. I have a larger pot of this type but have found it's really too large for some things, where this pot is a more manageable size. I just finished 7 pints of sweet pickles, made tomato sauce to freeze, a great vegetable soup and will be washing the garden chard for dinner. It's a great multi-tasker.
One thing to note is that the cover is a tad bigger than the 3 and 4 qt saucepans so they are not interchangeable. Not a big deal, though. I am really happy with this purchase and it will last a lifetime (or more).
1 of 2 found the following review helpful:
AllClad 7-Quart Stockpot w/pasta insertDec 15, 2011
By Kathleen M. Valentine
This is a favorite cookware item of mine. It is the perfect pot for so many different recipes besides pasta. I have found it to be perfect for candy making. It is durable, maintains an even temperature, cleans easily and maintains its beautiful appearance. Although the price may seem high, once used, it is clear that it is a quality product that is worth every penny.All-Clad Stainless 7-Quart Stockpot with Pasta Insert
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