For a modern look, serve a variety of pastas in this Rondo, Granite colored, round, Stoneware Pasta Plate. Stoneware is a type of fired ceramic dinnerware, made of clay that is fired at a high temperature until it has the consistency of glass. This results in a very strong material with a stone-like look and quality. These stoneware plates have a minimal design so that your attention will be directed to the food. Its surface is accented by a smooth and untextured finish which gives a subtle character to this simple stone salad plate. One plate may just not be enough, mix and match with our other Rondo Stoneware dinnerware pieces for a unified look.