This pan is one of the most awesome pans for boiling pasta or anything you cook that needs to be drained .the lid make it quick and easy to get rid of extra liquid nit to mention you dont have to dirty up a strainer so no extra dishes to wash it also heats up and gets water boiling quickly.. .Its sturdy and my favorite piece of cookware in the kitchen oh and it cleans up easily and quickly.. I am very grateful for the opportunity to use this saucepan now i need to get other products in the line