glassware v. stainless for baking?

[gweixel]

Just wondering if there is any reason why baking something such as a lasagne in a lasagne pan would be better in all-clad's $99 stainless (w/ no alum core) than a much cheaper glass pan of the same size? i cant think of why the stainless would be better, but wanted to check in before i pass the all-clad pan up.

thanks!!!

[fifi]

I can't think of any reason to spend that kind of money for the All-Clad if things like lasagna are what you would be doing with it. Actually, the cheaper Pyrex® might even be better. The heat should be more even. The more I think about it, the idea of a ss lasagna pan just doesn't make a lot of sense. If it isn't the heavy All-Clad stuff, I doubt if it would double as a roasting pan very well. Putting it on a burner to deglaze might warp it. So now you don't even get the perk of a double duty use. Even better would be pottery like Emile Henry.

[Richard Kilgore]

If you want to do a large batch and get double duty out of a pan, check out Sur La Table's store brand tri-clad roasting pan for $150. It is the same as the type All-Clad used to make before they changed to an all SS (no aluminum core) roasting pan, but kept the price the same as before ($150).

Otherwise, I agree with Linda, take a look at the Emile Henry or other earthenware bakers.

[Marlene]

I've used pyrex for the last two lasagnas I've made but the all clad lasagna pan is on my christmas list.

Not that I think there's any advantage to a ss lasagna pan, and the pyrex works very well, except it's a bit small.

[andiesenji]

There are few Pyrex baking dishes that are really deep enough for lasagna.

I have three of these as I usually make three varieties of lasagna for parties.

Penney's have it cheaper, it is essentially the same one.

lasagna pan.

I also have one of Tom Castiglione's lasagna pans (stoneware) but while it does produce a lovely lasagna, it constantly bubbles over. It could be just a bit deeper.

[andiesenji]

This place has the VillaWare pan for 29.95.

It is the same as the ones I have.

I just paid more...........