All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
Representing the best in American craftsmanship, All-Clad's d5 Stainless Steel line incorporates five-layer bonded construction as well as functional advances. Perfect for everything from preparing stock to boiling pasta, this set comes with a generously sized 7-qt. pot, perforated insert and lid. Each of the five bonded layers serves a specific purpose, creating a noticeable difference in cooking performance. 18/10 stainless-steel interior for easy cleanup. Two aluminum layers, one to conduct and one to sustain heat. Patented stainless-steel core diffuses heat for consistent results. Magnetic stainless-steel exterior for durability and dishwasher-safe ease. When cooking pasta, simply lift insert out of the pot to drain. Rims are shaped to allow for dripless pouring. Extra-large loop handles are easy to grip, even with oven mitts. Pot size etched on base for quick identification. Hand crafted in the USA with materials from the USA. A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
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(8 Reviews) 8
7 of 8(88%)reviewers would recommend this product to a friend.
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Review 1 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
JimNH
,Pelham
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January 2, 2013
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? Yes
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d5 does not fail
January 2, 2013
one of several xmas purchases to replace old cookware. this was great size, heated quickly on my gas range; managed pasta and veggie prep for large holiday gathering.
i'll buy more pieces to match.
i'll buy more pieces to match.
Pros: Durable, Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Weight
Review 2 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
RES3740
Atlanta, GA
August 7, 2011
Ability level:Advanced
Has owned product for:1 - 4 weeks
Uses product:A few times a month
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Versatile Piece of Cookware
August 7, 2011
I purchased this piece about three weeks ago. So far I have used it to cook pasta but also to blanch farm fresh vegetables to be frozen. The insert is perfect for that as I am able to pull all of the blanched vegetable out, drain and leave the hot water in the pot for the next round. It has cut the time in half in putting up fresh produce. I also used it to hot water bath fresh blueberry jam. It has been well worth the money!! As an aside to a previous reviewer, you might try not filling the pot with water higher than the second row of perforations from the top of the insert. Always allow for water displacement when you add whatever you are cooking.
Pros: Easy to Use, Quality, Easy to Clean, Size, Versatile, Design
Review 3 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
CAL104
FL
April 16, 2011
Ability level:Intermediate
Has owned product for:6 - 12 months
Uses product:Once a week
Would You Recommend? No
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worst pot I own
April 16, 2011
I dislike this pot very much. Whenever I use the insert and fill the bottom only about 1/2 full with water, it boils over. The insert seems especially hard to get clean. This pan is very high maintenance and I avoid using it whenever possible.
Cons: Difficult to Use, Difficult to Clean, High-Maintenance
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swimbaby26
Posted August 6, 2012
maybe try a lower heat setting
to prevent boiling over. pasta should be cooked in a rolling boil and with something that conducts heat as well as all-clad, a low, max med-low is all you need to prevent boiling over. Or what I find works well is a Kuhn Rikon Spill Stopper Lid -- a silicone lid with holes that allow you to boil over things like pasta and potatoes with a lid of sorts.
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Review 4 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
Jam1
AZ
January 24, 2011
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Great addition!
January 24, 2011
Saw the reviews of the other all-clad pasta pot and the trouble people had, this is worth the extra money!
Review 5 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
Zaziouxe
Arlington, VA
December 28, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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The Cadillac of Pasta Pots
December 28, 2010
This is the pasta pot that all others aspire to. Worth every penny I paid for it and more. You could buy a substitute but it wouldn't reach the caliber of this item. Truly, life is too short to endure inferior cookware.
Review 6 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
HomeCookEMJ
Atlanta, GA
November 9, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Pasta insert jiggles
November 9, 2010
This is a great pot except the pasta insert jiggles and does not fit snug. I am writing all-clad to see if this is normal. Water bubbles out from between the insert and the pot. The pot itself is great.
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Rcdoc
Posted May 8, 2011
Same problem
Love the pot for soups and stew. Messy with the pasta insert!
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BedazzledLV
Las Vegas, NV
Posted March 26, 2011
interesting
maybe the heat is too high, or just use less water...but its not gonna be a water tight seal since if its to tight you may have a hard time getting the pasta insert out. Not good when you think if the hot water involved.
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Review 7 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
thomasxp
Nicosia, Cyprus
June 9, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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a necessity that's been improved
June 9, 2010
We purchased our first Pasta Pentola in 1996. It might seem pricey but this pan does double duty: besides pasta, the pot can be used for soups, stovetop clamboils or steaming seafood. The quality of All-Clad is unsurpassed. The pot looks as good now as it did when it was brand new. We have so many uses for it that we really could use a second one. My only complaint about the original design was the small space between the vessel and the handles, in which my fingers got caught several times while cleaning. This design flaw has been corrected with this new design. Worth every penny.
Review 8 for All-Clad d5 Stainless-Steel Pasta Pentola
MandyZ
Miami, FL
January 19, 2010
Would You Recommend? Yes
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Good heat conduction, poor fit
January 19, 2010
I like the new d5 technology, it does seem to heat more quickly and use lower heat settings than my old All-Clad stainless steel pots and pans do, which is especially nice when you are trying to heat large quantities of water for pasta. My only dislike is that the insert does not fit perfectly flush with the lip of the pot. This seems like a major oversight to me. Other than that, I love it!