The benefits of versatility make the multi-use pot a mainstay in any kitchen. Well-proportioned with 8-qt. and 12-qt. capacities, it comes equipped with a pasta basket and steamer insert to readily serve a multitude of tasks. Use the pot alone for simmering soups, stocks and stews; slip in the pasta insert to cook ravioli, spaghetti and other pastas; or insert the basket for steaming everything from vegetables to fish fillets. The two inserts can also be combined for preparing convenient one-pot meals. Designed for compact storage, the set is made of nonreactive 18/10 stainless steel. The bottom of the pot is thick impact-bonded aluminum, which conducts heat quickly and evenly. Riveted loop handles facilitate lifting. Some multipots feature a tempered-glass lid; others come with a stainless-steel lid. Dishwasher safe.