Cilentano Sauce

Minnelea's Cilentano Sauce is the essence of Cilento's culinary tradition, captured in a simple yet flavorful product. Made with high-quality peeled tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, garlic, oregano, and a pinch of salt, this sauce celebrates the roots of Cilento, offering an authentic taste that instantly brings back memories of traditional recipes.

A Versatile Sauce for Pasta and Pizza

The Cilentano Sauce is not only perfect for dressing pasta but also becomes an extraordinary ingredient for pizza. Just add some fresh cacioricotta to rediscover the flavors of the past when simplicity and quality were the fundamental ingredients of every dish.

Why Choose It?

• Authentic Ingredients: Only peeled tomatoes from Cilento, local EVO oil, garlic, oregano, and salt, without preservatives or additives.
• Versatility in the Kitchen: Excellent for dressing pasta, but superb on pizza, enhanced by a simple touch of cacioricotta.
• A Nod to Tradition: A sauce that tells the story of Cilento, perfect for those who want to bring the authentic flavors of the past to the table.

Recommended Recipe: Cilentani Fusilli with Cilentano Sauce and Cacioricotta

Ingredients:

• 320 g of cilentani fusilli
• 1 jar of Cilentano Sauce Minnelea
• Freshly grated cacioricotta
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

1. Cook the cilentani fusilli in plenty of water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat the Cilentano Sauce in a pan, allowing the aroma of garlic and oregano to release.
3. Drain the fusilli and transfer them directly to the pan with the sauce, stirring well to coat the pasta evenly.
4. Serve the fusilli with a generous sprinkle of freshly grated cacioricotta.
5. Finish the dish with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil to further enhance the flavors.

Wine Pairing: A glass of Aglianico del Cilento, with its robust structure and notes of red fruit, pairs perfectly with this dish, balancing the richness of the cacioricotta and the intensity of the sauce.

Bring Cilento Tradition to Your Table

With Minnelea's Cilentano Sauce, every dish becomes a tribute to Cilento, its tradition, and its unmistakable flavors. A sauce that not only elevates pasta but also transforms pizza into an authentic and nostalgic experience, bringing back the taste of the past with the simplicity and quality that only Minnelea can offer.