I got this pot for my boyfriend as a gift as he loves to cook and he let me borrow it to make spaghetti and I instantly fell in LOVE. I love how big the pot is and it’s perfect for large meals like pasta, Mac n cheese, collard greens, gumbo, ramen, etc. It’s also big enough to boil potatoes/pasta smoothly without worrying of the water boiling over. Lastly, this pot is BEAUTIFUL and I’m definitely getting one for myself ASAP. Also, there was no issue with the top fitting the pot for me :)