If You Buy Only One Piece of All-Clad, It Should Be This “Wonderful” All-Purpose Pan (It’s 46% Off!)

When it comes to buying cookware, I’ve found that it’s easy to end up with a lot of the same kind of thing. For example, I have multiple Dutch ovens (because… why?) and a ton of pans, even though I tend to reach for the same two over and over again. After getting so used to making due with what I have, I find it hard to recognize the pieces that I’m missing and in actual need of — especially if it’s a kind of cookware that I’ve never heard of before. One such item is All-Clad’s Ragù Pan, which was totally new to me when I came across it. Now, I’m ready to add it to my cart.

This roomy 5.5-quart pan is deep with a saucepan-like long handle, but it also has a wide enough base for you to sear beef, chicken, and other meats in. It’s unlike any pot or pan I currently have in my kitchen, and its versatility and durability has me thinking it could quickly become a valued player in my day-to-day cooking. And since it’s just $150 right now, I’m becoming even more convinced that I need one.  

All-Clad’s D3 Everyday Stainless 5.5-Quart Ragù Pan with Lid is an amazing multitasker in your kitchen. Not only can it make sauces (as the name of the pan suggests), but you can also use it to sear meats, boil pasta and veggies, sauté seafood, and more. Plus, since it’s able to withstand high temps in your oven (up to 600°F, to be specific), you can also bake with it or finish off a one-pot pasta with a layer of melty cheese under the broiler. 

This pan is made from stainless steel with an aluminum core, so you won’t have to worry about it taking too long to heat up. Plus, you can use this pan on any kind of stovetop, and you can trust that it will last you a while. (Trust us: one of our former editors has been cooking with her All-Clad pieces for well over a decade.) Since this pan is 46% off right now, you can snag it for just $150, which is a stellar deal considering that you’ll likely use it regularly for years.

Average Rating: 4.8/5

“This is a great all around pan. If you only buy one All-Clad, this is a possible contender for that honor. It can be used as a frying pan, a wok, a stew/chili/sauce pot… Even a Dutch oven. The price is good too, especially compared to similar All-Clad items.” — MPH1

“Wonderful pan. Easy to maintain and a joy to use. Handle is sufficient for the size/weight of the pan.” — Sneakers

“Great versatile piece to make pasta, curries, sauces, etc. So happy with this purchase.” —David O.

Do I need more cookware? Probably not. But will I put this Ragù Pan from All-Clad to good use? Absolutely. Considering how much it can do, odds are that it’ll replace multiple other items in my collection. And now that it’s priced so well, I’m completely prepared to add this multifunctional pan to my kitchen.

Buy: All-Clad D3 Everyday Stainless 5.5-Quart Ragù Pan with Lid, $149.99 (normally $280)