A large saucepan is a deep, wide pot that is commonly used for cooking and serving food in large quantities. It typically has a diameter of 10 inches or more and can hold several quarts of liquid at once. Large saucepans are versatile kitchen tools that can be used to make soups, stews, pasta dishes, and other one-pot meals. They are also useful for boiling vegetables, cooking rice, and making gravy or sauces. Many large saucepans have long handles and flat bottoms that allow them to heat evenly on the stove top and distribute heat efficiently while simmering.