Ruffoni Opus Prima Hammered Stainless Steel Pasta Pot with Strainer Insert

Opus Prima, meaning “first” in Latin, is the first collection in the world to bring the traditional copper hammering technique to clad stainless steel, a material beloved by chefs and home cooks for its fast, uniform heat distribution and practical, induction-compatible surface. In true Ruffoni tradition, each piece is hand-hammered by master coppersmiths at the company’s Italian atelier, then mirror polished to a luminous finish that looks as remarkable on the table as it performs on the stovetop.

At the core of each Opus Prima piece is a thick layer of super-conductive aluminum for exceptional thermal responsiveness, so food heats evenly and never burns or overcooks. The mirror-polished stainless steel interior and exterior are scratch-resistant and easy to clean, while the solid bronze finials, silver plated by partner silversmiths in Milan, celebrate the culinary traditions and artisan heritage that have defined Ruffoni for generations. The Pasta Pot includes a strainer insert for effortless draining and is available in 6 and 8-quart sizes.

• First collection in the world to bring traditional copper hammering to clad stainless steel
• Thick super-conductive aluminum core for fast, even heat distribution
• Mirror-polished stainless steel interior and exterior is scratch-resistant, easy to clean, and induction compatible
• Hand-hammered by master coppersmiths at Ruffoni’s Italian atelier
• Solid bronze finials silver plated by partner silversmiths in Milan
• Strainer insert included for effortless pasta draining
• Compatible with all stovetops including induction
• Available in 6 qt. and 8 qt. sizes

• Manufacturer: Ruffoni
• Materials: Stainless steel, aluminum, bronze, silver plate
• Dimensions:
  • 6 qt.: 13″ L x 9.5″ W x 5″ H (8″ with lid and insert); 6 lbs.
  • 8 qt.: 14″ L x 10″ W x 5.5″ H (9″ with lid and insert); 7 lbs.
• Made in Italy
• Warranty: Lifetime

• Handwashing recommended
• Oven safe up to 500°F
• Not broiler safe
• Compatible with all stovetops, including induction