Why You’ll Love This

Bold, savory, and unmistakably Mediterranean, this puttanesca is for anyone who loves a pasta sauce with personality. Ripe Italian tomatoes mingle with briny olives and capers, while a surprising touch of raisins and pine nuts creates a wonderful contrast of sweet, salty, and savory flavors.

What Makes It Special

Casina Rossa’s interpretation of this southern Italian classic combines tomatoes, green olives, capers, extra virgin olive oil, pine nuts, raisins, and aromatic herbs. The pine nuts contribute a delicate richness, while the raisins soften the sharp, salty edges of the olives and capers. It’s a thoughtful variation on traditional puttanesca, with layers of flavor that develop beautifully as the sauce warms.

Perfect Pairings

Wonderful with spaghetti, linguine, bucatini, or thick-cut pappardelle. Pair with grilled shrimp, seared tuna, roasted eggplant, or sautéed calamari. A crisp Italian white wine or a dry rosé makes a particularly good companion.

Serving Ideas

Toss with al dente spaghetti and finish with chopped flat-leaf parsley and a drizzle of excellent extra virgin olive oil. Spoon over grilled swordfish or roasted vegetables for an easy Mediterranean supper. For a rustic appetizer, serve warm over toasted country bread or use as a flavorful topping for homemade flatbread.

About the Producer

Casina Rossa is based near the medieval village of Roccascalegna in Abruzzo, Italy. Nicola DeLaurentis and his wife Paola have built their artisan food business around the distinctive ingredients and culinary heritage of their region. Their sauces embrace the Italian philosophy that carefully chosen ingredients and traditional flavor combinations can transform everyday meals into something memorable.

Tasting Notes: Bright tomato, briny green olives, tangy capers, gentle sweetness from raisins, delicate nuttiness, fresh herbs, and a lingering savory finish.

Country: Italy (Abruzzo)
Producer:  Cassina Rossa
Size: 17.6 ounces