This 2.5-quart saucepan is cast from a single piece of aluminum and finished with a speckled black nonstick marble coating, so sauces, eggs, oatmeal, and simmered vegetables release easily with little to no oil and cleanup is just a rinse or a quick wipe. The high-conductivity base heats quickly and evenly and works on gas, electric, and induction stovetops. A tempered glass lid lets you keep an eye on what's cooking without lifting it, and a flared rim pours soup or milk without dripping down the side. The bakelite handle attaches with a screw-lock connection rather than rivets, so there are no interior seams where food can build up, and it stays comfortable and secure to hold even with wet hands. At 2.14 pounds and about 14.5 inches long with the handle, it is light enough to lift and pour one-handed, a practical 2.5-quart size for cooking sauces, soups, or sides for one to a small family.