The 1.5 quart, 6-1/2 inch pensofal platino non-stick baby pastasi is a great pasta cooker for two or perfect for cooking up a side dish of vegtables. the perforated lid makes your cooking and cleanup even easier because there is no need for an extra colander. the lid locks in place to allow for safe easy drainage of your liquids through the perforated lid right into your sink. all you need to do is add the sauce or seasonings into the pot and your dish is ready to go from stovetop to tabletop. you will also appreciate the quality craftsmanship and the careful consideration of the environment during production. since 1986, pensofal has been the market leader of non-stick alumimum cookware and bakeware. made in italy and featuring the revolutionary bioceramix coating exclusive to pensofal products. bioceramix is a non-stick coating with a ceramic base reinforcement which yields higher non-stick performance appreciated by professional cooks throughout the world. non-stick pans require lit.