Le Creuset 8-Quart Pasta Pot with Insert

by Le Creuset

Product Features

• Use for simmering stocks, soups, pasta sauces; holds 8 quarts
• Made of heavy-gauge steel, with double coat of hard, bright enamel
• Heavy, tight-fitting lid with plastic knob
• Dishwasher-safe
• Oven-safe to 450 degrees F

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 11.5 x 14 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B000XD9N8O
• Item model number: N4160-2216
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,437 in Kitchen & Dining (See Top 100 in Kitchen & Dining)

Product Description

Perfect for simmering stocks, soups, and pasta sauces, this 8-quart pasta pot is made of heavy-gauge steel with a double coating of hard, bright enamel. The dishwasher-safe pot features a heavy, tight-fitting lid with a plastic knob and is oven-safe up to 450 degrees F.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 45 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This thing is huge., January 5, 2008

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Mr. Jason R. Gauthier "The Series Maniac" (Metairie, Louisiana) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Le Creuset 8-Quart Pasta Pot with Insert (Kitchen)

This pasta pot is the greatest. I have had mine for over 6 months and it is still in incredible shape. I have dropped this thing so many times because I'm clumsy and it is still in good shape. This can also cook rice too (well I've done it). This is also very easy to clean. It is dishwasher safe.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific pasta pot, January 14, 2008

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Jamie A. Neidig-wheaton "Mother of a preschoo... (Ashburn, VA) - See all my reviews
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Le Creuset products are always terrific and the pasta pot is no exception. The the pieces seal together well and all the parts hold up in the dishwasher. This is definately the pasta pot you want if you're looking for one to last many years and withstand dishwashers, being dropped, and being banged on with a wooden spoon by babies.

There's only one problem with this pot: the stickers on the bottom are very difficult to remove. It took me several rounds of goo-gone product and several hours to finally remove the stickers.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect, January 20, 2008

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E. E. McCain - See all my reviews
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I don't need to profess the virtues of Le Creuset for those who are already using its products. I have a complete line of their pots and cook with them at least four times a week. I came across this beauty in the gold box one day and had to have it. Of course it functions perfectly and looks great. If you have not used a pasta pot before, you are really missing the boat. For years I fought the good fight and drained my large stock pots with a colander in the sink, but why work harder and not smarter?

You can invest in stainless steel pasta pots that will work just as well, but I like the durability and look of the Le Creuset line. If you must, try and get all of your pots in the same color. I, however, have taken a more liberal approach and prefer to mix and match my pots. On the rare occasion that I put out spread, the different colors actually make the buffet look nicer. Whichever way you go, know that the Le Creuset pots will add a touch of sophistication to your kitchen and you will wonder why you didn't make the change sooner.