This Mauviel M'heritage 2.7 quart copper sauce pan with lid and cast iron handle is great if you need a medium-sized pan for sauces like tomato or espagnole. You can cook any foods in this pan without affecting their flavor because it has a stainless steel cooking surface that is non reactive. It also heats quickly and evenly thanks to its 90% copper construction. Mauviel cookware has been produced in France since 1830 and comes with a lifetime warranty with proper use and care.