Features
- Variety and origin: Sicilian tomato passata with fresh basil and extra virgin olive oil.
- Ingredients: tomato passata 92%, basil 1.8%, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, sugar, onion, salt. Acid: E330. Origin of the tomatoes: Italy. May contain: gluten, fish, nuts (walnuts, pistachios), sulphites.
- Appearance and texture: soft, velvety sauce with an intense aroma and bright red colour.
- Taste and aroma: sweet, balanced flavour with fresh herbal notes of basil.
- Method of production: ready-made artisan sauce.
- Size: glass jar of 280 g.
- Origin: Italy – Sicily. Produced and packed at the plant in C/da Poggiarelli.
- Availability: from January to December.
- Storage: cool, dry place; in the fridge once opened.
Discover the intensity and wholesomeness of the AranciaDoc® Basil Pasta Sauce, a cream that holds the sun, the fragrance and the tradition of Sicily in every spoonful.
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Description
The AranciaDoc® Basil Pasta Sauce is one of the best-loved preparations of Sicilian tradition, a symbol of simplicity and Mediterranean flavour.
Made with sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this ready-made sauce holds the authenticity of home-cooked flavours.
Perfect for pasta, lasagne and other first courses, baked vegetables and light dishes, it is ready to use and keeps all the aroma of fresh herbs and Sicilian tomatoes.
Discover all our typical Sicilian preserves from AranciaDoc®, made with wholesome ingredients and artisan methods to bring the authentic flavours of the island to your table.
Nutritional information
The AranciaDoc® Basil Pasta Sauce is a wholesome, healthy dressing, thanks to the high content of vitamin C, lycopene and antioxidants in the tomato, and to the digestive, refreshing properties of basil.
Average nutritional values per 100 g of product:
- Energy: 176 kJ – 42 kcal
- Fat: 2.1 g (of which saturates 0.3 g)
- Carbohydrate: 4.0 g (of which sugars 3.9 g)
- Fibre: 1.3 g
- Protein: 1.2 g
- Salt: 1.1 g
A healthy, light sauce, perfect for anyone looking for authentic flavour and everyday wellbeing.
In the kitchen
The AranciaDoc® Basil Pasta Sauce is ideal for:
- dressing spaghetti, penne or fresh pasta;
- serving with meatballs, vegetables or baked fish dishes;
- making Mediterranean pizzas, focaccias and bruschetta;
- enriching vegetarian recipes and cold dishes.
A perfect ally in the kitchen, always ready to give your dishes a touch of Sicilian freshness and fragrance.
Frequently asked questions
- Is the sauce ready to use?
Yes, it is already ready: just heat it for a few minutes and pour it straight onto the pasta or the dish you want to dress. - Is the basil fresh or dried?
Fresh basil is used, to keep its authentic aroma. - Is it suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets?
Yes, it is 100% plant-based and free from animal derivatives. - Where can I buy Sicilian tomato and basil sauce 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).