Features
- Variety and origin: typical Sicilian condiment made with dried tomatoes, chilli peppers and green olives.
- Ingredients: sunflower oil, dried tomatoes, green olives, hot chilli peppers, sweet red pepper, vinegar (sulphites), garlic, basil, salt. Acid: E330. Antioxidant: E300. May contain: gluten, fish, tree nuts (walnuts, pistachios), celery. May contain olive stone fragments.
- Appearance and texture: rustic, full-bodied cream, intense red in colour with a Mediterranean aroma.
- Taste and aroma: balanced between the sweetness of the pepper and the spicy note of the chilli pepper, with an aromatic basil finish.
- Processing method: vegetable preserves in oil, following the traditional recipe.
- Pack size: 190 g glass jar.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Availability: January to December.
- Storage: keep in a cool, dry place; refrigerate after opening.
Discover the authentic flavour of AranciaDoc® Pesto alla Carrettiera, a traditional recipe that brings all the passion and warmth of Sicilian cooking to your table.
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Description
AranciaDoc® Pesto alla Carrettiera is a classic of Sicilian tradition, made with dried tomatoes, hot chilli peppers, olives and sweet peppers.
Its intense, genuine flavour makes it a perfect condiment for pasta and bruschetta, giving every dish a bold, authentic note.
Made with natural ingredients and crafted by hand, this pesto keeps all the aroma and richness of Mediterranean cooking.
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Nutritional information
Rich in vitamin C and provitamin A, Pesto alla Carrettiera combines flavour and wellbeing: the dried tomatoes and red peppers provide antioxidants that support skin and heart health.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 1348 kJ – 326 kcal
- Fat: 29.0 g (of which saturates 3.4 g)
- Carbohydrate: 11.0 g (of which sugars 9.4 g)
- Protein: 3.7 g
- Salt: 0.14 g
A healthy, genuine condiment full of Mediterranean flavours.
In the kitchen
AranciaDoc® Pesto alla Carrettiera is a versatile condiment, perfect for:
- dressing fresh or dried pasta with a Sicilian touch;
- making bruschetta, crostini and gourmet sandwiches; accompanying mature cheeses or white meats;
- enriching sauces, pasta salads or grilled vegetables;
- giving a bold flavour to rustic starters.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Pesto alla Carrettiera?
It is a typical Sicilian condiment made with dried tomatoes, chilli peppers and basil, with an intense, slightly spicy flavour. - How do I use it in the kitchen?
Pesto alla Carrettiera is ready to use: just add it to pasta or spread it on bruschetta and crostini. - Is it very hot?
It has a bold but balanced flavour, suitable even for those who prefer moderate heat. - Where can I buy Sicilian Pesto alla Carrettiera online?
On Aranciadoc, a portal dedicated to the online sale of typical Sicilian products, shipped from Sicily.
Shipping and delivery
Shipping to Italy is free if your order includes a box of citrus fruit, or from €29 of products; otherwise it costs €9.90. For some smaller islands and hard-to-reach areas there is a surcharge, which we calculate from the postcode.
At checkout you can add delivery to your floor (€5) or delivery by appointment (€4).