Bialetti 5.5 Quart Pasta Pot with Strainer Lid, Red – Elongated Oval Pot for Longer Spaghetti, Lasagna, Penne & Farfalle Noodles, Heat Resistant Handles & Nonstick Interior, Large Pot for Cooking

When my husband and I got married 21 plus years ago we were gifted a pasta pot with a strainer in the lid. It had a non-stick coating, so as everyone knows that is no longer safe, and that pot has been used beyond its life expectancy. I researched and price checked all of the different pots and found this one. So so glad I did! It is the perfect size being 6 quarts to fix the perfect amount of pasta for my family. It is well made feeling extremely durable with sides that are thick enough. It has a heavy duty weight to it but it is not too heavy. It is very easy to clean and since this dishwasher safe it makes it even easier. It is easy to put the lid on and strain your pasta. I also love the oval shape of it where you're less likely to have to break your pasta. Drop it in the middle and it is in the hot water in no time. Great buy and I highly recommend!

I recently got my hands on the Bialetti Taste of Italy Nonstick 10-Piece Cookware Set, and it’s quickly become a staple in my kitchen. This set promises Italian-inspired design with practical performance, and for the most part, it delivers—perfect for home cooks who want quality without overcomplicating things. Quality and Build: The first thing you notice is the sleek, modern look—matte black finish with a subtle texture that feels upscale. The pans are lightweight yet sturdy, made from aluminum with a solid nonstick coating inside. The handles are comfy and stay cool during use, which is a big plus for stovetop maneuvering. The glass lids fit snugly and let you peek at your food without lifting, though they’re not as heavy-duty as some premium brands. Overall, it’s a well-crafted set that feels good to use. Performance: The nonstick surface is a winner—eggs slide off with zero effort, and sautéing veggies or searing chicken has been a breeze with minimal oil. Heat distribution is impressively even; I’ve had no hot spots on my gas stove, and everything cooks consistently. The set includes a nice variety—8” and 10” fry pans, 1.5qt and 2.5qt saucepans, a 5qt Dutch oven, plus a bonus 10” sauté pan—all with lids where it counts. Cleanup is as easy as advertised; a quick wipe or light scrub does the trick, though I’d avoid dishwashers to preserve the coating. Value for Money: For a 10-piece set at this price, it’s a fantastic deal. You’re getting versatile sizes and a cohesive look that rivals pricier brands like Calphalon or T-fal, but without the hefty tag. It’s not pro-chef grade, but for everyday meals—think pasta, stir-fries, or soups—it’s more than up to the task. The bonus sauté pan feels like a thoughtful extra that adds real utility. Minor Notes: The nonstick coating is great but feels like it’ll need gentle care—no metal utensils or high heat abuse if you want it to last. The lids can get steamy without a vent, so expect some condensation buildup during long simmers. Also, it’s marketed as “Taste of Italy,” but don’t expect artisanal vibes—it’s more about style than heritage. Check compatibility if you’ve got induction; this set works best on gas or electric. Overall: The Bialetti Taste of Italy set is a practical, eye-catching addition to any kitchen. It’s not flawless, but it nails the basics with flair and affordability. Whether you’re a beginner cook or just need a reliable refresh, this set brings solid performance and a touch of class to the table. 5 stars for balancing quality, price, and style!

This replaced a previous nonstick Bialetti we had for over 10 years. The old one was showing it's age, plus, through attrition, we are replacing our old nonstick cookware with stainless steel. This pot is the same in about every dimension as the older even though it claims to hold more. It's not a concern. I'm just happy I could replace my beloved pot with an identical but better one. There is a thicker plate on the bottom. allowing this pot to retain heat better than the colorful nonstick counterpart. The grooves on the lid are a little more pronunced and a smidgen smaller; a good thing. Spaghetti noodles no longer slip out through the lid when draining water. The pot has an indentation by the handle that helps secure the lid. A picture was posted showing some sort of rust in the interior bottom of the pot and consequently was given a poor review. Mine also came with what looked like oily rust spots inside. I attribute it to the manufacturing process, and yes, it shouldn't ship that way. I used a soft sponge with a powdered stainless steel sink cleanser, for which I am a long time user. It's readily available from any big box hardware and/grocery store. It made short work of the spots and residue, and had the interior gleaming. Don't use this or anything else abrasive on the outside, lest you scratch the brilliant finish. We've cooked many meals in this pot, care for it as the instructions suggest, and have ZERO rust showing anywhere on it. I placed a neodymium magnet on the pot. These magnets are extremely powerful. It barely hangs on to anywhere on the pot with the exception of the outside bottom, and the handle rivets. This tells me it's a good stainless steel product. If it were aluminum, the magnet wouldnt stick at all. Overall, the versatility, quality, and the size has made this my favorite "go to" pot. For me, it's worth every penny. As much as I like the color selection of the less expensive similar nonstick versions of this pot, I'm never looking back. It's a keeper!

I have been the owner of the original Pasta pot ( will refer to it as OG) for sometime now. Even though my pasta didn't fit in it perfectly, the oval design still allows for most of the pasta to fit and shortly after hitting the water, completely fitting. However I moved all of my cookware to be glass, or Stainless steel so I wanted my pasta pot to match, there was a deal on Amazon so I finally pulled the trigger. Though the stainless steal pot is 3x the cost of the regular one (picked it up for only 2x the cost thanks to sale), there is alot of value with the higher cost. * For starters, the pot is well constructed, good amount of weight without being unbearable. The kind of weight that makes you feel, yeah this is gonna last. * Its stainless steel! So all of the benefits of being able to clean or use any utensil is a nice, though I stay way from metals to help keep things looking nice, I use bamboo or high quality silicon products * Stainless model comes with a lifetime warranty vs 5 years of the OG pots * The Stainless pot is bigger than the OG pots (Pictures included) While it never bothered me that my pasta didn't perfectly fit in the OG pot, I see lots of complaints that people just expect every pasta to fit in it perfectly like there is a standard for pasta lengths... People just like to complain. As you can see in my included photos, the lasagna noodles we get go into the stainless pot just fine where as in the OG pot, I needed to put them in at a slight angle (again, I never cared about it). Even for the spaghetti noodles we tend to get a lot, I'm able to fit them just fine in the stainless steel pot as you would see in the advertisings. (the length of these noodles are around 10") I'm very happy with the purchase, I already knew I was going to love the pot simply because I wasn't using a nonstick coating surface. Over the years and learning more and more about the concerns with non stick surfaces, I figured, why fix what wasn't broke, my grandma's cooked with cast iron, stainless steel and glass, so can I!! I AM NOT SAYING BIALETTI's Pots are poisoning people, I'm saying that if your not careful, once you compromise the integrity of the bond, its not safe to continue use with any non stick surface. Just think, its hard to find non stick cookware being used restaurants... I only worked in a few in my day. Didn't want to go all PSA on this. Its a great pot, worth its weight in pasta!! buon appetito!

Would be perfect except that it doesn’t lock completely. I still like it very much and still purchased a 2nd one for my adult son. It’s still very safe to cook with. I love the wine color and size too.

We have had this exact pasta pot for probably 20 years and it finally wore out. It was a no-brainer to order another, so handy to use and well made.

I honestly don't understand the reviews complaining about the lid. It is very tight at first but not that bad. It's a simple locking mechanism - just curled edges that wrap around the lip of the pot. The first time I did have to use a wooden spoon through the top handle to get a little extra leverage - just be careful not to over-stress the handle. After locking and unlocking it a few times I can lock it and unlock it without much effort and just using the handle. If you lack hand/arm strength, I imagine it can still be difficult but you could continue to use a spoon for leverage and it shouldn't be difficult at all. As for the pot itself, it is exactly what I expected. Long enough for spaghetti but narrow enough to reduce the amount of water needed resulting in faster boiling. The straining lid is brilliant and works like a charm. The pot seems well-made considering the price. I will likely end up using the pot for other things as well but for pasta it is perfect. This is one of those things I didn't know I needed until I had it. The instructions tell you to remove any labels (there were none - thanks!) and the exterior of the pot has the brand name printed on what appears to be a black label in the center of a stainless steel textured bottom. After a minute of trying to get the edge to peel up and failing, I came here to the questions section and confirmed that is in fact not a label. It's just part of the pot. It looks nice, I just wanted to make sure I wasn't going to cook an adhesive label on high heat and didn't want to damage the pot trying to get it off. All is well.

Best pasta pot I have ever used. I had the non stick version in black for many years but changed to induction and the coated version ( aluminum) dies not work with induction. I got the stainless steel version on sale at Amazon . It is great . Heavier and very well built . Happy to be able to use the bialetti pasta pot with my induction stove . A must have . It locks perfectly , very easy to use .

I don't know what to tell you about this pot. I bought one years and years ago and it was damaged through a lot of love and the use of metal utensils. When it came time to replace it, after a few months of dithering we realised that we needed the exact pot again. Why? Straining pasta (and boiled potatoes) is easier with this pot. It's a pleasing shape. It's red! It's a good quality pot that I couldn't replace with anything else. Treat yourself!

Je suis trop contente, cette casserole me chande la vie et moins de vaiselle.

In casa, é da molti anni che stiamo usando questo tipo di pentola. Ne siamo stati talmente entusiasti, che ne ho riacquistate 3 appena erano disponibili, solo giorni fa. C'è stato un periodo che "stranamente" la Bialetti non le produceva più, erano introvabili anche nei Bialetti Store, chissà perché. Prima di queste tre, ne abbiamo consumate negli anni passati, altre 5, ecco perché appena disponibili ne ho prese altre. Le consiglio, soprattutto perché essendo la pentola ovale, il coperchio si blocca ruotandolo e permette di scolare la pasta senza doverlo trattenere. Stupenda invenzione. Ecco perché ho dato 5 stelle.

I bought this pot to replace my old pasta pot that was Teflon coated aluminum. It is a nice heavy weight and very easy to clean. Being completely made of stainless steel, I could easily use it in my oven as well. The lid was stiff to lock initially but has loosened up enough that it’s easy to lock. My old pot also had a locking lid which is a great safety feature. Overall, a wonderful pot!

La mejor olla que conozco para pastas.