All-Clad d5® STAINLESS is the only cookware on the market with five alternating layers of stainless steel and aluminum for unparalleled culinary performance. A true essential for every well-equipped kitchen, this multi-purpose pan is ideal for a wide range of uses, including simmering soups, slow-cooking pasta sauces, preparing grains and boiling vegetables. Tall, stright sides help to minimuze evaporation while maximizing flavors.