From Le Creuset, this round sauce pan with lid features: Le Creuset's Classic Stainless Steel Saucepan features a refined performance-driven design perfect for making sauces, but also for side dishes, preparing grains, poaching, simmering and reheating. The full aluminum core delivers excellent heat distribution for quick and even heating, while the satin matte stainless steel exterior resists scratches, marks and fingerprints. Non-reactive stainless steel is easy to use, exceptionally versatile and dishwasher-safe. Stainless Steel A full aluminum core heats quickly and evenly, and is protected by the rolled, sealed and polished rim Interior laser-etched capacity markings Inside layer is made of surgical-grade stainless steel for a safe and stable cooking surface Precision-pour rim allows for clean, convenient pouring directly from the pan Premium steel blend resists pitting and scorching to maintain its luster over time Dishwasher safe Measure 3-Quart Imported