Kitchen Aid Cookware: Mario Batali 13-by-9-Inch Lasagna Deep Dish Pan, Espresso Review

Just bought this at a Lightning Deal price and immediately saw the enamel sag lines and dimples that another reviewer referenced.Since I don't plan to clean it in the dishwasher, I'm going to give it a try before passing final judgement.The price was good and the size/shape is fantastic.This is the mother of all lasagne pans.If the enamel crazes with oven use, though, Amazon and Wilton/Batali can expect an imperfection return.

Follow-up3/20/08:

I used the pan once and one of the dimples became a pit after baking the lasagne.When soaked for cleaning (had I remembered to coat with non-stick spray this probably would have been unnecessary), water penetrated the pit and actually left a halo of moisture under the enamel.While that dissipated on drying, I was concerned that further use would exacerbate the problem and that the enamel would eventually pop off.I hated to return this pan.The lasagne baked beautifully, retained its heat even for seconds and thirds, and produced a lasagne of so many layers that it was worthy of a photograph.But.....the pan had several dimples which probably also would have become pits with repeated use.For peace of mind, I think I'll stick to the more expensive Le Creuset or wait until the Chinese quality control improves.btw, the return wasincredibly easy.Thanks, Amazon.

Revised rating:two stars

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Product Description:
Mario Batali 9x13 Extra deep lasagna enamel cast iron pan in persimmon.Exceptional heat retention makes this a great oven to tabletop piece. Your second piece of lasagna is as warm as the first. Multiple uses, roasting as well as other baking needs.