An essential for reheating and reductions. Like all Calphalon Commercial Hard-Anodized cookware, this 2.5-qt. Shallow Saucepan with Lid is crafted of heavy-gauge aluminum to heat quickly and evenly. Exclusive "Cool V" handle stays comfortably touchable while you cook, plus it adds balance. Stick-resistant, sealed surface won't react with most foods. Ideal for heating sauces, soup and pasta or for small amounts roux and sauce reductions. Backed by a lifetime warranty, Calphalon's Commercial Hard-Anodized Cookware is made to professional standards, offering the home chef unsurpassed cooking performance, superior construction and lasting durability. Each piece in the Commercial Hard-Anodized line is made of a heavy-gauge aluminum, all-metal construction with the advanced technology of the Cool V stainless handles. The aluminum construction provides superior cooking performance by distributing the heat evenly, eliminating hot spots as you cook. And each pan can be used in the oven and under the broiler.