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Artena Casserole Dishes, Ceramic Baking Dish, Large Lasagna Pan, White, Set Of 3
Is the Artena ceramic baking dish set a good choice for family dinners, serving at the table, and storing leftovers?
If you want one coordinated set for a family-size lasagna, a side dish, and smaller portions, the Artena set makes sense: it includes 5.1-, 2.3-, and 1.1-quart ceramic dishes with refrigerator lids. The glazed white dishes are made for oven-to-table serving, and their nesting shape helps keep three pans from taking over the cupboard. The important catch is that the lids cover leftovers but are not airtight or spill-proof, so treat them as fridge covers, not travel seals. I’d choose this set for home cooking and serving, then use a separate sealed container if I needed to transport food.
From the Amazon listing
- ✓3-PIECE CERAMIC BAKEWARE SET WITH PP LIDS – Includes 5.1 Qt large, 2.3 Qt medium, and 1.1 Qt small casserole dishes, each with a PP lid. Bake, serve, and store in one versatile set. The lids keep leftovers neatly covered for refrigerator storage, helping protect food from dust and minor spills. Convenient for potlucks and family gatherings. PP lids are designed for refrigerator storage, not airtight
- ✓EXTRA-WIDE HANDLES & NESTING STORAGE – Custom-designed dual ceramic handles provide a comfortable grip for easier oven-to-table serving. Sturdy ceramic construction offers a reassuring, substantial feel, while the three dishes nest together to save cabinet space. Use oven mitts when hot
- ✓FOOD-CONTACT TESTED & EASY TO CLEAN – Tested ceramic samples passed specified lead and cadmium leaching requirements. The smooth glazed surface makes cleanup easy. Ceramic dishes are dishwasher safe and oven safe up to 400°F. PP Lid Care: Fridge use only. Not airtight, oven, microwave or dishwasher safe
Will the lids keep leftovers sealed or make the dishes spill-proof to carry?
No. The PP lids are for refrigerator storage, are not airtight, and are not designed for oven, microwave, or dishwasher use. They are handy for covering a dish in the fridge, but they do not replace plastic wrap with an airtight seal or a locking travel lid. For a potluck, carry the dish level and use a separate leakproof container if a spill would matter.
Is the large dish deep enough for lasagna?
The large dish holds 5.1 quarts, so it gives you a substantial option for a family-size bake. Keep some space below the rim: bubbling sauce and cheese can overflow, especially in a generously layered lasagna. I’d set it on a sheet pan when baking a particularly full casserole, and check that the dish fits your oven before committing to a recipe. The listed outer dimensions may describe the box, so don’t use them as a precise fit measurement.
Are the handles easy to grip with oven mitts?
The dishes have extra-wide, dual ceramic handles, which are useful when moving a heavy casserole from oven to table. Still, ceramic gets hot, and a full dish is awkward to carry; use oven mitts and take hold of both handles securely. If your mitts are bulky, practice the grip with the empty dish first rather than trying to lift a hot, full pan one-handed.
How should I care for ceramic so it does not crack or stain?
The dishes are oven-safe up to 400°F and dishwasher-safe, but avoid sudden temperature changes: don’t take a cold dish straight from the refrigerator into a hot oven, or put a hot dish onto a cold, wet surface. For baked-on cheese or sauce, soak the dish before cleaning and use a non-scratch sponge on the glaze. That makes cleanup easier and avoids scrubbing aggressively at stuck food.
How they compare
Three nesting white ceramic dishes for mains, sides, and leftovers, with fridge lids for covering food.
A nesting, blue-floral ceramic set for cooks who want microwave- and freezer-safe dishes.
A 4-quart stoneware baker with a matching loose lid that becomes a serving platter.
Who it suits
This set is for the home cook who makes casseroles, pasta bakes, and sides for a family, wants dishes that can go from oven to table, and will use several sizes. It is also a sensible housewarming or wedding gift for someone who prefers a coordinated white set and will value fridge covers for leftovers.
What you give up
- The lids are useful covers, not airtight or spill-proof seals; they are refrigerator-only and cannot go in the oven, microwave, or dishwasher.
- Ceramic is substantial and needs careful handling around sudden temperature changes. Use mitts, leave headroom for bubbling food, and avoid treating a full dish as an easy one-handed carry.
- If you mainly bake one large lasagna at a time, the medium and small dishes may see less use than a single larger baker.
When another one is the better buy
Wisenvoy Baking Dish Ceramic Lasagna Pan Casserole Dish 3-Piece Bakeware Sets Baking Dishes Baking Set Baking Dish Set: Choose the Wisenvoy set if the blue floral look is more your style and you want ceramic dishes that are also described as microwave- and freezer-safe. It nests for storage and is oven-safe up to 400°F.
Temp-tations by Tara Baking Pans Set - 9x13" Set of 2 Hand-Painted Ceramic Casserole Oven Pan: Choose the Temp-tations set if you want one 4-quart, 13-by-9-inch baker with a matching loose lid that doubles as a serving platter, rather than three nesting sizes. Its stoneware is described as safe for the oven, microwave, refrigerator, and freezer; the lid gives light coverage, not a tight seal.
You will also want
For this set, I’d keep serving and cleanup simple: use a silicone spatula to portion out bakes, and a non-scratch sponge for the glazed surface.
Unicook 2-Piece Silicone Spatula Turner Set for Everyday Cooking, Black | Flexible Heat-Resistant Silicone Head, Non-Stick Safe, Non-Slip Grip, Sturdy Design for Flipping Eggs Burgers & More
A flexible silicone spatula helps lift lasagna and casserole portions from the dish without scraping the glaze.
AIDEA Non Scratch Scrub Sponge-24Count, Sponges Kitchen, Sponges for Dishes | Cleaning Sponge, Cleans Fast Without Scratching, Stands Up to Stuck-on Grime, Cleaning Power for Kitchen, Household
A non-scratch sponge is useful for loosening baked-on sauce and cheese without reaching for an abrasive scrubber.
Questions buyers ask
Are the Artena casserole lids airtight or spill-proof for transport?
No. They are PP refrigerator lids and are not airtight, so don’t rely on them to prevent leaks during travel. Keep the dish level, or use a separate sealed container for transporting leftovers.
Can I put the storage lids in the oven, microwave, or dishwasher?
No. The lids are for refrigerator storage only; they are not oven-, microwave-, or dishwasher-safe. The ceramic dishes themselves are oven-safe up to 400°F and dishwasher-safe.
Are these deep ceramic baking dishes good for layered lasagna?
The 5.1-quart large dish is the set’s family-size option and can suit a layered lasagna. Leave room at the top for bubbling sauce, and use a sheet pan underneath if the dish is filled close to the rim.
What is the safest way to carry a hot casserole with oven mitts?
Use dry oven mitts, grip both handles, and keep the dish level as you move it. Ceramic handles become hot along with the dish, so don’t assume the handles are safe to touch bare-handed.
How do I stop ceramic bakeware from cracking?
Avoid abrupt temperature changes: don’t move a cold dish straight into a hot oven or set a hot dish on a cold, wet surface. Let the dish come closer to room temperature before baking, and handle it carefully when hot.
Will baked-on cheese or sauce stick to the glazed surface?
Food can still stick, especially if cheese or sauce bakes on. Soak the dish before washing and use a non-scratch sponge rather than trying to scrape the glaze clean.
Can ceramic baking dishes chip, even if they are dishwasher-safe?
Ceramic can chip if it is knocked against a hard edge or dropped, so handle the dishes carefully and avoid banging them together in the sink or cupboard. The Artena dishes are dishwasher-safe, but that does not make ceramic impact-proof; load them so they do not strike other items during a cycle.
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