CRISTEL USA Pasta Basket stainless steel with brushed finish
Pasta Basket by CRISTEL USA

Vendor:CRISTEL USA

Pasta Basket by CRISTEL USA

$219.99

The Pasta Basket from CRISTEL USA is crafted from stainless steel 18/10 with a brushed finish, designed specifically for use with Strate® stockpots. It accommodates pasta cooking in 5 qt and 7 qt sizes, ideal for cooking up to 1lb and 1.5lb of pasta respectively, and is also suitable for asparagus and shellfish. Detachable handles are sold separately and are intended for safe maneuvering but should be removed during cooking. Made in France, this pasta basket combines practical design with easy cleaning.

  • Made of stainless steel 18/10 with brushed finish
  • Compatible with Strate® stockpots: 5 qt and 7 qt sizes available
  • Detachable handles sold separately for handling convenience
  • Suitable for cooking pasta, asparagus, and shellfish
  • Certified Made in France, BV Cert. 6019453
Capacity
Capacity: XL (7.0 Qt.)

Designed for precise pasta cooking

Pasta Basket exact details and fit

Specifications you can trust

Materials & Sizes

Material
Stainless steel 18/10
Finish
Brushed
Sizes
Plus (5.0 Qt.), XL (7.0 Qt.)
Compatibility
Fits CRISTEL Strate® stockpots (5 qt, 7 qt)
Origin
Made in France
Certification
BV Cert. 6019453
Handles
Detachable, sold separately
Care
Easy to clean after cooking

What arrives

One stainless steel pasta basket in selected size (handle sold separately)

Perfect companion to Strate® stockpots

Cooking Capacity and Compatibility

Fits inside matching Strate® stockpots; use detachable handles for maneuvering before and after cooking; remove handles during cooking.

Shipping and returns policy

Delivery and Returns

Shipping Rates

Shipping rates vary; see checkout for details; supplier creates label within 2 days.

Return Policy

30 day returns; no label fee; no restocking fee.
CRISTEL USA Pasta Basket stainless steel with brushed finish

Quiet utility, dinner after dinner

A brushed 18/10 stainless insert with clean perforations and detachable handles, sized to nest into CRISTEL Strate stockpots.

Pasta, done right

The calm of a rolling boil

Form follows the ritual

Straining shouldn’t feel like a balancing act. The Pasta Basket slips into Strate stockpots and lifts out in one steady motion, so you leave boiling water where it belongs and bring pasta to the table without fuss. Three sizes align with 5, 7, and 10 qt stockpots, matching weeknight twirls or a crowd around the kitchen island.

Small moves, big dinner

Shape and proportion make a difference: tall, not wide, with room for water to move—your pasta cooks evenly and tastes like itself. The brushed stainless interior cleans easily after shells, asparagus, or shellfish. Handles detach when the heat rises, then click on to maneuver from stovetop to oven or table with control.

For the stove you actually use

Cooks who keep a CRISTEL Strate stockpot on rotation and want a dedicated insert that respects classic pasta technique.

In the kitchen

Nest the Pasta Basket into the matching Strate stockpot, boil with the recommended water-to-pasta ratio, then lift to drain in place.
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About CRISTEL USA

French Heritage and Kitchen Craft

Cristel is known for precise, French-made stainless-steel cookware and the Strate® removable-handle system that rethinks how cookware functions. Rooted in a Fesches-le-Châtel workshop and described as the world’s finest stainless-steel cookware, Cristel emphasizes craftsmanship, integrity, and thoughtful engineering. The company places the pursuit of excellence and a quality ethic at the heart of its values, both in the manufacturing of its products and in the working conditions of its collaborators. The brand focuses on durability and elegant performance: stainless pieces crafted for lasting use. Shoppers should care because Cristel pairs tested functionality with refined design—cookware designed to be used, preserved, and passed along, chosen by cooks who value materials and long-lived tools.
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Your Pasta Basket Questions

FAQs

Which stockpots does the Pasta Basket fit?
It’s designed for CRISTEL Strate stockpots in 5.5 qt, 7.5 qt, and 10 qt, matching basket capacities of 5 qt, 7 qt, and 10 qt.
How much pasta can it handle?
Approximate capacities are 1 lb in the 5 qt, 1.5 lb in the 7 qt, and 2 lb in the 10 qt basket.
Are the handles included?
No. Detachable handles are sold separately.
Can I leave the detachable handles on while cooking?
They’re meant for maneuvering during cooking; for safety, don’t leave them attached on the heat, as prolonged exposure can affect the mechanism.
What else can I cook in it?
Beyond pasta, it suits tall vegetables like asparagus and works for shellfish.