Famiglia Crispino Classic Pasta Sauce Starter — Traditional Italian Base

Famiglia Crispino Classic Pasta Sauce Starter is a pure Calabrian tomato passata made from 100% Italian tomatoes and nothing else. Grown within 50 km of the family home, the tomatoes are harvested at peak ripeness and slow-cooked to keep their natural sweetness and silky texture. Free from concentrate, citric acid, salt, preservatives, and dyes.

At a glance

• Type: Traditional tomato passata base
• Ingredients: 100% Calabrian tomatoes
• Origin: Made in Calabria, Italy
• Clean label: No salt, citric acid, concentrate, or preservatives
• Diet: Vegan, gluten-free, allergen-safe
• Vendor: Famiglia Crispino

Best for

• A base for classic Italian pasta sauces
• Seafood, chicken, veal, or vegetable dishes
• Pizza and focaccia sauces
• Soups, broths, and stews
• Low-sodium and clean-label cooking
• Gifting to a home cook

How to use

Use as the base for pasta sauces, or blend with basil, garlic, and extra virgin olive oil for a quick stovetop sugo. It also works in pizza sauces, soups, and Mediterranean bowls.

Flavor profile

Naturally sweet and low in acid, velvety smooth with a bright tomato aroma and pure Calabrian character.

About Famiglia Crispino

Famiglia Crispino, based in Lago-Mangone, Calabria, is an award-winning artisan family producing clean-label regional specialties, recognized with First Place at the Italian Food Awards.