The pasta pot including matching lid and with insert is ideal for cooking pasta or also for cooking asparagus. 3-PLY The term 3-PLY comes from the English and stands for "3 layers", of which the cookware consists throughout. On the inside there is stainless steel (18/10), on the outside chrome steel (18/0) with magnetic effect - a guarantee for optimal cooking results on induction stoves. In between there is a layer of aluminium which enables rapid heat conduction. The heat is distributed directly and evenly from the base to the rim. ADVANTAGE - very fast and even heat distribution - good for "every day cooking" - two side handles - ideal for transport - suitable for freezers.