Does the pasta insert go all the way to the bottom of the pan, or does it stop a couple of inches before the bottom?
1246644
It stops just short of the bottom of the pan. I would say there is around an inch difference.
1246645
It stops a couple of inches before the bottom, so you can also steam things in it. The insert also has 3 little round bumps on the bottom to act as feet so it doesn't sit totally flat on a flat surface - this is also a good feature, I think.
1246646
No, but it goes pretty far down. This is not a big pot, however. You can cook a pound of pasta, but it's a little bit crowded. Still, I like this product because you get the All-Clad premium quality. I'm happy I bought it and use it a lot.
1246647
It stops about one inch above the bottom of the pot. The insert has a lip on the outside near the top which suspends the insert above the pot bottom. Great pot. Well made.
1246648
The vertical distance between the bottom of the insert and the inside of the bottom of the pot is approximately 1 1/8 inches.
980784
It will press pasta that thin if the knob is held in place. Otherwise, the dial will turn to a wider thickness. I can only speak for the machine that I have though. It's not working properly.
1029628
The bottom surface is smooth and sliding is not a problem. I have used this skillet many times, mostly as an omelet pan, and it is a very high quality cooking tool. I would not want to be without it!
898571
the bottom is grooved, however i use the pan on a glasstop range without any problem.
1364440
It sits a little over 1/2 inch above the bottom of the pan, just enough to let the fat drip off the meat.
1589851
The part that holds the food is held up off the bottom by "legs" that lay on the bottom of the pan. There are several inches between where the food rests and the pan bottom.
579004
No, it does not. It will not reach bottom, forcing you to up the oil amount. I bought both this and the 7 qt dutch oven and will be returning this piece.
1491407
Well it goes from very low to very high and anywhere in between. I love it and have used it for many things. Two friends use theirs all the time too. Once I have what I am making in it I pout it on real low just to keep it warm. Works great.
1289834
Yes, to the top lip. I've had no problems with anything sticking. All food comes out of the pan easily. I love this pan.
1053178
If you're alluding to using the insert as a strainer, the openings in the basket's bottom are 1/4" wide, and the side openings are 5/8" tall. Just about any cooked pasta would slip out when drained. If you're thinking about using this pot for linguine, et al., the lower portion of the sticks would have to soften and make some room before the uppers could meet the water. The result might be a compromise in doneness. You've asked a good question -- I might try my pot for spaghetti next time.
207670
When using mine I fill it just so it does not touch the bottom of the insert pan. If I use it for a long time I check to see if it needs additional water.
44172
On my large bowl it comes just to the top. On the small one it comes about 1/4' over the inside rim. We never noticed before.
195553
The insert has 2 holes for measuring single and double servings of uncooked spaghetti, and at the other end it has drain holes. You do not put it on the container to cook the spaghetti, only at the end to drain it.
199893
Mine turns fine in my microwave which is normal size I think. The pasta pan is about 12-14 " and is wonderful.
1665318
It's actually not a steamer insert. It's a pasta insert, so it is very deep, extending nearly all the way to the bottom of the dutch oven/soup pot. It's made to fit specifically in this pot and shares its diameter.
2283973
It does have a slight taper and the cover is over hanging at the looking points ..it worked real well with my spaghetti as I only have one ..hope that is the answer you wanted. ..I put 3 of the soft wraped spaghetti in at a time ...
1402685
the picture I am looking at shows an indentation around the bottom of the pan. mine does not have that.