Ballarini is a leading cookware company in Italy. They have been supplying home and professional kitchens for more than 130 years. I didn’t know this when I first used it. I thought it was too light to be of any value. Then I used it at work. Boy, was I schooled! The pans are made of aluminum to reduce fatigue and to ensure good heat distribution. They have a reinforced base that stays flat and doesn’t warp. And the nonstick surface is some of the most durable I have ever worked with. It minimized cooking mistakes and reduced the time in dishwashing. Both things that I like at home too.
This low profile sauce pan is excellent for professional style cooking. Smaller quantities, quickly. The relatively wide bottom in relation to the lower sides is excellent for cooking a couple of portions of vegetables, simmering grains, beans, making a sauce. Excellent for healthy cooking. Low fat, grain, legume and vegetable-centric menus. Get a lid for maximum versatility. They fit perfectly, and they are relatively inexpensive. Light weight and very durable nonstick surface. Metal utensils are fine. Hand wash for long term, beautiful use.