can you make spaghetti sauce in the tramontina 24qt stock pot or is this pot not thick enough to leave on the stove for 5 or 6 hours
1501325
Yes. The bottom is very thick - I purchased this type because it resembles an All-Clad stock pot at a fraction of the cost. I brew beer in this and it sits on my burner on high for over 3 hours. No problems.
1501326
This is a wonderful sauce pot! Exact reason I purchased it. Excellent quality
1501327
Personally, I use it almost exclusively for large batches of spaghetti sauce and Italian sausage or meat sauce and I let it simmer for hours. I gently stir every half hour as usual, but no problems with anything I cook. This is my third Tramontina. Have an 18 qt., 20 qt, and now this 24 qt. This is my preferred brand for mass cooking soups, sauces, chili. I love it! I hope this helps. :-)
1501328
Yes... we make gumbos in this pot regularly and leave it on the stove on low heat for 8 hours or more with no issues. Has a good thick bottom
1600215
Definately... You set the temp setting on the control knob to about 200... watch to see if it's coming to a boil.. if not scootch it up a bit.. I've found that fior the boiling point its just a hair off... once you have it boiling.. toss in your pasta. Watch for it to come back up to a boil and start timing. I'd keep an eye on it for that foamy boil over you can get with pasta if it's boiling too hard till you are used to it and figure where to set the temp for your unit/location. I happen to have my third pot of soup on... I found the perfect spot on my dial to slow simmer the bones for a good healthy broth... it's a half a hair over 200.... the little light comes on showing that heat is on... it's on for a few seconds, then shuts off.. about the time it's shutting of there are a surge of bubbles, it's boiling.. then they subside.. a couple or three minutes to by.. the light comes on for a few seconds, goes out and I get some bubbles.. absolutely PERFECT!!
667423
I concur with the answers below and just want to add, I LOVE THESE POTS. I have two of them and they have been wonderful. Caution: they cook must FASTER then conventional pots. IOW, sauces that used to take 10+ minutes to make now take about 5-7 minutes.
799990
I haven't used it on really high heat yet. Done a crawlfish boil in it and it was great. Make soups and sauce and it is wonderful. Would buy one again
10649
Yes.I have put pesto,minced garlic, Spagetti sauce etc.Be sure and watch fullness of drip tray.
7391
I don't think you're adding enough water. Also, check pasta after cooking for minimum time and add a minute or two if still not cooked sufficiently. Additionally, let the pasta stay in cooker for a few more minutes before draining.
1203966
Hi Robin, this particular pot is great. At times when It's just two us. I use this pot to cook pasta, using just 8 oz. of pasta. Fill pot just over half, add some salt, bring to a rolling boil, add pasta, I cook the pasta just about 7 1/2 mins. Drain pasta into a colander,Sprinkle with Parmesan-Reggiano, Add A Ladle of sauce to the pasta and serve. This pot works great for pasta, it also works terrific to, again, for making homemade sauces. We love it. Let me know what you think, Ok?
1657603
I cook pasta for me and my son, with some leftovers. I think it would be okay with smaller amounts of water and pasta, I say go for it. I love the easy drain design, use it for browning ground beef and pouring the grease off as well as for pasta.
332150
Extremely light. It's basically for stocks and thin liquids, i.e. pasta, blanching vegetables, etc., so a thick-sided pot is not necessary and this thin-sided one is perfect and quite light. If you are looking for a thicker, heavier pot for long cooking food..thick soups, sauces, stews, etc., this is not the pot.
695029
First, I ask if you had asked the seller. However, I've cooked in similarily coated pots (not in this pot, yet) and I can't imagine not being able to cook a large stew or stock in this pot. But, I've not tried yet.
1058468
This Tramontina 24 Qt Covered Stock Pot is made of 18/10 Stainless Steel, with a tri-ply base. The thickness of the stainless steel along the side of the vessel is approximately 1.0 mm. This cookware is compatible with gas, electric, ceramic glass and induction cooktops, and is oven-safe up to 500 degrees Fahrenheit.It is also dishwasher-safe and covered under a Lifetime Warranty.
2041336
Hi...I own two of these and love them. The Calphalon 5 qt tri-ply stainless steel dutch oven heats very fast. I've used it to cook curry chicken, brown stew chicken and even rice and I've never had food stick to the bottom. Here's the trick with stainless steel pots....if cooking meats, add about a tablespoon of oil to the pot before you add the meat, allow the oil to get very hot. Because the pot has a very thick bottom, it does take about 4-5 minutes to get very hot on medium heat. It is a wonderful pot....use the same utensils that you would have used in your nonstick to protect the interior from scratches. Give it a try!
1730599
The wife sent it back because it was too big... so I don't know. She did keep the sauce pot and it was the same circumference (10") but only 5" high. The stock pot you are asking about was much taller. Hope that helps...
1287772
I don't know how much Jam you plan to make, however, I can make enough spaghetti sauce for 6 and still have left over sauce. This pot is a great size, large enough for stews, small enough to fit in the kitchen sink for easy clean. I have a double sink and it takes up most of the one sink, if that helps.
614873
Any pot that holds enough water - 3 or 4 qt's for 2-4 servings is good for cooking pasta.
988818
No. Boil pasta like spaghetti in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling water until al dente (10 to 11 minutes). Drain in colander. Serve your favorite pasta sauce over cooked spaghetti. If you want to just boil water, get a tea kettle. This 1 1/2 quart saucepan is good for cooking small amounts of frozen vegetables and sauces. Add desired amount of frozen vegetable to the 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Hope this helps you. Cuisinart cookware can take high heat, but the heat should be lowered. This cookware should not be used on very high heat for a long period of time. No. Boil pasta like spaghetti in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling water until al dente (10 to 11 minutes). Drain in colander. Serve your favorite pasta sauce over cooked spaghetti. If you want to just boil water, get a tea kettle. This 1 1/2 quart saucepan is good for cooking small amounts of frozen vegetables and sauces. Add desired amount of frozen vegetable to the 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Hope this helps you. Cuisinart cookware can take high heat, but the heat should be lowered. This... » Read More No. Boil pasta like spaghetti in a 6 to 8 quart pot of boiling water until al dente (10 to 11 minutes). Drain in colander. Serve your favorite pasta sauce over cooked spaghetti. If you want to just boil water, get a tea kettle. This 1 1/2 quart saucepan is good for cooking small amounts of frozen vegetables and sauces. Add desired amount of frozen vegetable to the 1 1/2 quart saucepan. Add 1/4 cup of cold water. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to simmer. Cook for about 10 minutes. Hope this helps you. Cuisinart cookware can take high heat, but the heat should be lowered. This cookware should not be used on very high heat for a long period of time. « Show Less
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If you are only preparing for yourself, you can make it work...though a tad crowded probably. Remember the fine art of cooking spaghetti says it is best to have plenty of room for the boiling process.