This All-Clad Stainless 4201 1-Quart saucepan is ideal for making sauces, heating liquids, cooking food in liquids, and reheating because of its shape. With high, straight sides and a smaller surface area, the saucepan holds heat well and limits evaporation. The classic saucepan is a versatile essential found in a variety of sizes in every well-equipped kitchen. It can be used with or without its lid to control evaporation. All-Clads Stainless 3-Ply cookware features a thick-gauge aluminum core that attracts heat fast. In contrast, the addition of stainless steel ensures even heat distribution for consistent results across the entire cooking surface, all the way to the rim. Even more, its stainless-steel interior with a starburst finish offers natural stick resistance, letting you know when food is ready to release, and it wont react with