The Circulon Elementum Hard-Anodized Nonstick Covered Straining Saucepan, 3-Quart, Oyster Gray is a great saucepan that is some of the best cookware I have used. Before using it I hadn't known about it, but I would purchase it in the future. I would reccomend this saucepan because it is sturdy and the nonstick aspect works perfectly. I cooked pasta in the pan and drained the noodles using the lid strainer. It would also work perfectly for many other foods.