CHEFS Essentials Deep Lasagna Pan Review

I like to make a many layered lasagna and the deepest pan I've found was 3.5" deep.This is a full 4" which allows me to make a deep lasagna and have enough room for the sauce to bubble without spilling over the edges.

As it turns out, I still wound up spilling over the edges and I thought it was going to be an agony to clean the pan.Not so.I used a plastic Dobie pad with hot soapy water and the pan came out clean with minimal effort.

At first I thought the fold down handles were going to be a nuisance since it seemed like removing the pan would be more difficult to remove from the oven (actually, it is a bit harder) but the the advantage of the handles folding down for the refrigerator is a big plus.

The handles are spot welded on which is typically indicative of inferior manufacturing but it does make for easier cleaning.

To keep the surface shiny and easy to clean, I only used plastic utensils.

This is the only full 4" lasagna pan I've found (and has straight edges). For the price it's a great addition to the kitchen.

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Product Description:
This large, heavyweight 18/10 stainless-steel pan is deep enough to hold classic, multilayered lasagna without letting sauce bubble over. Hinged loop handles rotate a full 90-degrees to a vertical position for lifting, then rest flat against pan sides when not in use - perfect for buffet service and easy storage. The CHEFS™ Essentials cookware keeps your kitchen running smoothly with a focus on maximum functionality and value. Our designers created stainless-steel and aluminum cookware that is both high-performing and cost-efficient to meet your everyday cooking needs. Imported. Exclusive.

Product Features
- Polished 18/10 stainless steel is rust-resistant
- Heavyweight constructions stands up to years of use
- Hinged loop handles ensure easy cooking and safe lifting
- Extra deep pan allows for multiple layers of food and no spillovers
- Mirror-finished pan looks exceptional on the table
- Oven-safe to 600 F
- Dishwasher-safe

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Simple Lasagna Pan Review

I was already familiar with Bakers Edge because of their wonderful Nonstick Edge Brownie Pan I purchased last year, so I was anxious to try out the Simple Lasagna Pan. In fact it was less than 6 hours from delivery from Amazon to delicious lasagna being served on my dinner table.

My first step was to read the care & use guide, along with the recipes that were listed.Although I have my own recipe for lasagna, I knew that I might have to adjust it based on this pan.The only thing that surprised me was the use of uncooked noodles. I have used Barilla's "No-Bake" noodles before, but this required regular uncooked noodles. Otherwise the recipe suggestions were very close to my own.

After I had my sauce ready, I began assembling my lasagna. The pan allows for 3 layers of noodles, sauce and whichever cheeses you use. Once assembled it says to cover it with foil that has been sprayed down with non-stick spray to prevent the cheese from sticking. Then you are to bake it at 375° for 55 minutes covered, 10-15 uncovered and then let it cool for 10-15 minutes.

Now for the most important part, the results! The lasagna was great, but that was expected. For me what this pan is about is the ease of making it, presentation and clean up. Not surprisingly it aced all three! Putting it together took half the time, with the included spatula it was easy to remove and looked beautiful and clean up was fast - NO Soaking or Scrubbing! I did add several pictures in the customer images so that you can see the pan in action.

Now that I'm done making lasagna, I keep thinking about the endless possibilities with this pan: Meatloaf, Baked Mac & Cheese, Deep Dish Cheesecake Bars, the list goes on. My daughter also just made the suggestion that I can do her vegetarian lasagna (which she prefers) in one channel of the pan and make regular in the other three - what a great and idea! I can honestly say this pan is worth every penny.

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Product Description:
Our award winning Edge Brownie Pan was a big idea, but this one is BIGGER! (By 50%, in fact). It's our brand new Simple Lasagna Pan, and it's a smarter way to bake and serve everyone's favorite Italian dish. In a conventional pan, lasagna can get messy in a hurry. After a few servings are removed, the layers slump and the noodles slide... and what's left in the pan starts to look a lot less appetizing (You'll know you're in trouble when your dinner guests put down their forks and reach for their spoons). Our Simple Lasagna Pan solves this problem by keeping the noodles and layers neatly stacked, regardless of how many portions are removed. Each serving of lasagna is held in place by the pan's inner walls, so even the last bite will look (and taste) as good as the first. The single baking chamber allows sauces to flow evenly throughout the pan, and the durable nonstick coating releases even the stickiest foods with ease. Lasagna also bakes more consistently in the Simple Lasagna Pan because more heat is distributed to the pan's middle, where food typically takes longer to bake. The nonstick pan is constructed of hard anodized cast aluminum for superior durability, and it's 100% made in the USA. Each pan comes complete with a custom nylon spatula and lasagna recipes insert.

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Chicago Metallic Specialty Lasagna Trio Pan Review

A bit pricey, but a great pan.It makes a LARGE quantity of lasagna, perfectly cooked.Each section is the width of a lasagna noodle which makes assembling the dish a breeze. The pan itself is heavy with a nice quality Teflon coating. Perfect for making some lasagna and freezing some of it.

Our recipe stated that it would take 90 minutes to bake, but it only took 60 minutes.The shortened cooking time is probably because of the compartmented pan structure, so be aware when using the pan to monitor cooking time until you get used to it.

Perfect for making multiple variations for picky family members or house guests!Highly Recommend!!

Update: 1 DEC 2009.Just had another EXCELLENT lasagna made in this pan.We really love it.Makes enough to feed us and freeze the rest.

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Product Description:
The Trio Lasagna Pan from Chicago Metallic has 3 separate channels allowing cooks to be creative and makes it easy to serve vegetarians or carnivores from one pan.A custom-fit, exclusive spatula is deep enough to get that great first piece with no mess.The width and length of each channel is the same as standard lasagna noodles, making lasagna building fast and easy.Can be used to make three dinners in one batch - tonight's dinner and two for future nights or for those unexpected guests.

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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.

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Norpro 12 by 16 Inch Stainless Steel Roast Lasagna Pan Review

I love making lasagna and shepard's pie in this pan and it's able to house a decent size turkey for the holidays! Spatula utensil and flat rack are nice extras. The one setback: it doesn't do so well if you try to seer meat on the stovetop as you need a thicker, more expensive pan for that. This mirror finish pan is also a breeze to clean. I was impressed by a recent purchases of a Norpro stainless pie pan so I hunted around for this roaster/lasagna pan on Amazon. It must be a well kept secret because Norpro's pan doesn't just automatically pop up, you have to really look through many Norpro products to find it.

I researched many pans including lasagna pans that probably won't fit in my oven due to the handle span. Compared to the Progressive International Stainless pan, this one blows it out of the water for only a few bucks more. Norpro makes the Progressive International pan feel like a flimsy lightweight. Having a smallish city dweller oven (16-1/4" long) it's a challengeto find many stainless steel pans that let me close the oven door, let alone a decent quality one at a great price.What more could I ask for but for a larger apt and oven?

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Product Description:
Features: heavy gauge stainless steel with removable rack and spatula. 2.5 inch depth makes it perfect for lasagna, casseroles and scalloped dishes. Large rectangular size makes it roomy enough for the largest roasts and hams. Collapsible handles make storage easy. Thaws frozen foods better than defrosting trays. Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 2.5".

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Norpro 12 by 16 Inch Stainless Steel Roast Lasagna Pan Review

I love making lasagna and shepard's pie in this pan and it's able to house a decent size turkey for the holidays! Spatula utensil and flat rack are nice extras. The one setback: it doesn't do so well if you try to seer meat on the stovetop as you need a thicker, more expensive pan for that. This mirror finish pan is also a breeze to clean. I was impressed by a recent purchases of a Norpro stainless pie pan so I hunted around for this roaster/lasagna pan on Amazon. It must be a well kept secret because Norpro's pan doesn't just automatically pop up, you have to really look through many Norpro products to find it.

I researched many pans including lasagna pans that probably won't fit in my oven due to the handle span. Compared to the Progressive International Stainless pan, this one blows it out of the water for only a few bucks more. Norpro makes the Progressive International pan feel like a flimsy lightweight. Having a smallish city dweller oven (16-1/4" long) it's a challengeto find many stainless steel pans that let me close the oven door, let alone a decent quality one at a great price.What more could I ask for but for a larger apt and oven?

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Features: heavy gauge stainless steel with removable rack and spatula. 2.5 inch depth makes it perfect for lasagna, casseroles and scalloped dishes. Large rectangular size makes it roomy enough for the largest roasts and hams. Collapsible handles make storage easy. Thaws frozen foods better than defrosting trays. Dimensions: 12" x 16" x 2.5".

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Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron 14-Inch Roasting/Lasagna Pan, Cardinal Red Review

I really like cast iron pans, so thought this would be great for lasagna and it is, but the size of this thing weighs a ton, especially when loaded with lasagna, which is heavy anyway. If you use this thing in the oven, you'd best have some pretty heavy-duty oven racks and some arm muscles to wrestle it in and out of the oven!

In my Mom's brand new Maytag Neptune stove the oven rack flexed, but didn't permanently bend the rack. A lesser oven rack would, undoubtedly, be permanently damaged.

The pan was so heavy loaded with lasagna neither my Mom nor I could get it into or out of the oven. Had to have my husband do it. I wouldn't advise putting it onto a dishwasher rack!

Clean-up was great...nothing stuck to it and washing was easy except for hefting it over to rinse.

I think I'd best look for a cermaic version of this same size pan.

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Product Description:
Cast iron gets a new look!The Cuisinart Chef's Classic Enameled Cast Iron cookware lines offers a variety of sizes and styles so you can cook any way you like.On the stove in the oven or under the broiler, this durable and attractive cookware evenly retains and distributed heat for results every time.It's easy to sear steaks in the grill pan, braise or simmer family-sized entrees in the casseroles, or bake a breakfast frittata in the fry pan.An with the appealing colors and elegant enameled finish, you won't have to think twice about bringing them right to the table to serve!Any way you cook, equipping your kitchen with Cuisinart cast iron cookware allows for endless menu options.This Cuisinart cookware is timeless.

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Mario Batali 13-by-9-Inch Lasagna Deep Dish Pan, Persimmon Review

This is a great looking 9x13 pan with good proportions.It is really deep and makes a great tall lasagna.It is extremely heavy when fully loaded with a lasagna.Its bulk gives it even cooking in the oven, but can be difficult to get out of the oven after your lasagna is done.I have made many other things in this pan with great results.It is fairly non-stick and has not stained even after several lasagnas.The enamel is fairly bulletproof.

Overall I really like this pan, with its only weakness being heft.However, that heft is put to good use in very even cooking and keeping the lasagna warm at the table.

You won't be disappointed.

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Product Description:
To combat lasagna pans that are always too shallow and usually unattractive, Mario Batali created this stunning extra-deep 9-by-13-inch pan. Measuring over 3 inches deep, the pan allows for consistent cooking and ample portions, while minimizing overflow when cooking lasagna, casseroles, roasts, and more. The cookware's durable cast-iron construction provides exceptional heat retention, while its porcelain-enamel exterior, which comes in a variety of classic colors, makes a beautiful presentation on virtually any dining-room table. The pan is oven-safe up to 500 degrees F, and is safe for gas, electric, and ceramic-top ranges. Two side handles allow for secure transport to and from the oven, and washing the pan by hand is recommended for best results. A 16-page booklet with recipes from Mario Batali's latest cookbook, Molto Italiano, is included. The lasagna pan measures 9 by 13 by over 3 inches deep and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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