Bring home the flavors of Italy with six months of pantry favorites, from single-estate Tuscan olive oil and premium balsamic vinegar to sauces, spices and expertly crafted pasta. Made with care using traditional recipes and the finest ingredients, they simplify preparing authentic Italian dishes in your own cucina.
Six Months of Italian Pantry includes (see More Info tab for details):
Month 1, 25-Year Barrel-Aged Balsamic Vinegar
- A quarter of a century of traditional aging gives this ultra-versatile condiment an intense, complex flavor. The pure wine must (unfermented grape juice) of white Trebbiano grapes is simmered in copper cauldrons, blended with older balsamic vinegar to help speed acidification, then aged in oak barrels to produce exceptional aroma and color.
Month 2, Williams Sonoma Pasta Sauce, Sicilian Sausage Ragu
- Our sauce is prepared just like it would be in a Sicilian kitchen, starting with plenty of sweet Italian sausage. Crafted for us by an Italian purveyor, the rich, aromatic ragu is slow simmered with San Marzano tomatoes, highlighted by fresh basil and a hint of red pepper.
Month 3, Semolina x Williams Sonoma Pasta, Campanelle
- To bring you this restaurant-quality pasta, we partnered with Semolina Artisanal Pasta in Pasadena, California. Crafted simply with 100% organic semolina and water, the campanelle is slow-dried for a slightly nutty, wheat-like flavor. The ruffled bell shapes have a porous surface that helps capture your favorite pasta sauce.
Month 4, Altomena Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- This exquisite 100% extra-virgin olive oil comes from Tuscany's historic Altomena estate, where olives have been cultivated for more than a thousand years. Grown without pesticides, the Frantoio, Moraiolo, Pendolino and Leccino fruit is handpicked early in the season and immediately cold-pressed to retain its deep fruity flavors and the fresh and spicy aromas.
Month 5, Williams Sonoma Mini Italian Rub Set
- A great way to sample the signature flavors of Italy, our set of four favorite spice rubs – zesty Diavolo, savory Butcher's Rub, aromatic Rosemary Garlic and Mediterranean-style Parmesan Herb. Perfect partners for meats, poultry, seafood or vegetables—just rub the seasoning onto your food an hour before cooking, then grill, sauté or roast as usual.
Month 6, Golden Boy Pizza Sauce
- At San Francisco's legendary Golden Boy Pizza, fans line up around the block for square slices of the Sodini family's Sicilian-style pies. Our sauce makes it easy to bake up your own version at home. Crafted using Golden Boy's own recipe, it's a classic combo of ripe tomatoes, garlic and extra-virgin olive oil, spiced with basil and oregano.
