| For the best results pasta really should be cooked in plenty of boiling water and that requires a big pot like this one. Also handy for making large batches of stock soup marinara or steaming ears of corn. The aluminum disc in the bottom conducts heat evenly and quickly.18/10 Stainless steel with 5mm encapsulated aluminum disc for improved heat distribution and efficiency Tempered glass lid with stainless steel rim Riveted handles Dishwasher safe |