Customer Reviews

Anolon Advanced Hard Anodized Nonstick Rachael Ray 8-Quart Covered Oval Pasta Pot

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I got this because I saw Rachel use it on her food network show. I watched her show occasionally and I like her and some of her ideas although I am not a devoted follower.

I like having a big heavy duty nonstick pot for pasta and it works great for cooking soups and stews. I have stainless steel cookware and compared to my stainless steel pots this is functional and easy to clean. The oval shape is easier to handle compared to a big round tall pot, the dome shaped lid allows more cooking flexibility, it conducts heat well and Anolon makes quality cookware. I also purchased the 5-quart Oval Saute pan and the lids are inter-changeable. This is great for the times you don't need a lid that is domed and taller, has a vent, and you need to see the dish you are cooking.

I like the looks of this line better than her other line with the safety orange handles. That line has the same pot with a flatter glass top with no vent and it is called an 8-quart oval stock pot.

I watched the price for a while before I made a purchase. The price on this pot went up and down; as high as $99.00 and as low as $66.88. A friend who is a longtime Amazon shopper suggested putting it in my cart and waiting until it hit a good price to purchase it I did, I got it at a good price and I am happy.

So this is a great pot heavy duty and cleans easy. If you are a Rachel Ray fan but not into her line of pots with handles the same color of orange construction cones this is a great choice.

This is an awesome pot! I have a big family and this pot makes browning large roasts and huge batches of hamburger for chili and tacos so simply. No more stirring and loosing half your meat outside the pan or having to do multiple batches. Great for making huge pots of soups and stews. Big time saver for busy cooks. The oval design leaves room for other pans to be used on stove top at same time. Clean up is also a breeze. You will not be disappointed with this pan. It is worth every penny!

This pot is so versitile. It is so easy to boil spaghetti in it because of the shape. And with the vents in the cover nothing boils over and you can drain the pasta right through the vents. It's also great for chili, stews, soups etc. Very even heating. It cleans up so easy.

I really love this pot. It is perfect for spaghetti, fettucine and especially lasagna noodles, which come out nice and straight. It is quite versatile--not just good for pasta cooking. This pot is not too heavy but solid, has nice silicone handles, and is easy to clean. I also own the 5-qt. oval saute pan with a glass lid, and the lids of these two pans are interchangeable. I'll use the glass lid for watching big batches of chili, stew, soup or marinara sauce without having to open the lid.

I happen to have a ceramic cooktop with a bridge burner and these oval pans work great on that, but I have also found they both cook quite evenly even on my regular large burner. I recommend both this and the 5-quart oval saute pan.

These are the best design yet for multiple pans on the average stove top. The non stick coating seems to be the best yet.

This is a wonderful pan! I purchased it not so much for cooking pasta but for lots of other things. It has more surface area on the bottom for cooking and stirring anything and the tall sides allow one to stir with gusto. I have retired my other 8 qt stockpot when it comes to making soup. Lasagne is a breeze to boil now. The non-stick finish is excellent too.

Years ago I bought an oval pasta pot which became my favorite. When we moved cross country it got damaged in shipment but I used it anyway. Finally it was so banged up I had to look for another. I did a search & found this Analon. I really like it. It is heavy duty but light in weight. The only negative is that the handles are above the pot level which is a hindrance to poring boiling water out. This configuration makes the pot easier to store, but harder to drain. There are holes in the lid for drainage, but you need 3 hands to do so because there is no locking mechanism for the lid. Storage is not a problem for me because I use it so much that it is always on the cooktop so I would have preferred handles that stick out on the side. This pot is not just for pasta. I cook corn on the cob & asparagus with ease, but really it can be used for anything.

I bought the pasta pot to go with the Anolon set I have, it works great! Anolon pots and pans cook a little hotter then other brands, you have to adjust the temp with them. Also, always buy Anolon Advanced, make sure it is advanced and you won't be disappointed!

this is the best pot i have ever bought!! . i have been watching for the rachel ray pot and did not want to pay soo much $$$. this was- and is the same pot that is like the one with the orange handles, but alot less expensive!!! free shipping also...terrific pot for pasta, soups, pot roast, great size and i just LOVE it~~

Bravo to anolon for this 8-quart past pot with lid. It is one of the best purchases that I have ever made