Indispensable to the household chef. Its size allows for creating pasta dishes, risotto, or even casseroles, and it's oven safe to 500°F. The heavy gauge, hard-anodized aluminum provides even heating - no hot spots! The patented TOTAL Hi-Low Food Release system protects the nonstick surface from abrasion, allows food to slide out easily, and, along with the nonstick exterior, makes clean up a breeze.