limited july offer:
No-Cook Summer Dinner Kit
Hard-to-find Italian ingredients. An effortless summer dinner in 15 minutes. No cooking required.
what's in the kit?
All you need is the cheese and the wine. tomatoes and basil optional.
pasta - lorem ipsum
Specialty Imported Pasta A shape worth talking about. Gluten-free option available.
olive oil - lorem ipsum
Premium Italian Olive Oil Cold-pressed. Small Italian producers. The kind worth finishing.
pesto - lorem ipsum
Authentic Imported Pesto Not the green stuff in the refrigerator case. The real thing.
italian herbs - lorem ipsum
Specialty Imported Italian Herbs. Not the tried stuff crushed in jars. This is the kind where you can smell and taste the difference.
let's talk recipes
2 meal ideas. Same ingredients. Zero cooking.
15-minute Caprese pasta salad
A simple summer pasta salad inspired by the flavors of a classic Caprese. Fresh, flavorful, and perfect for warm days when you want something easy to prepare ahead of time.
Ingredients
- Specialty pasta
- Pesto
- Imported olive oil
- Specialty Italian herbs
- Fresh mozzarella pearls or diced mozzarella
- Fresh tomatoes
- Fresh basil
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente the day or night before. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking process.
- Chill the pasta for at least 1-hour before assembling.
- In a large bowl, toss the pasta with 2-3 tbsp pesto, a generous drizzle of olive oil, and a sprinkle of Italian herbs.
- Add diced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and chopped basil.
- Toss gently until everything is evenly coated.
- Finish with an extra drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of flaky salt before serving.
Why it works: The pesto adds richness without weighing down the salad, while the tomatoes, basil, and mozzarella bring the classic Caprese flavors to life. It's fresh, simple, and perfect for warm-weather lunches, picnics, and effortless entertaining.
15-Minute Lemon Pesto Burrata Pasta
A simple Italian-inspired dinner that comes together in minutes. Creamy burrata, bright lemon, and rich pesto create a restaurant-worthy meal with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Ingredients
- Specialty pasta
- Pesto
- Imported olive oil
- Specialty Italian herbs
- 1 lemon
- 1 ball burrata
Instructions
- Cook pasta until al dente. Reserve ½ cup pasta water.
- Toss warm pasta with pesto, a squeeze of lemon, and a splash of pasta water until silky.
- Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with Italian herbs.
- Tear burrata over the top and finish with lemon zest.
Why it works: The lemon brightens the pesto, while the burrata transforms it into a creamy, restaurant-worthy dinner in minutes.
You don't have to go to Italy to eat like you are there.
You need a really good olive oil. The right pasta. A pesto worth opening. Some fresh cheese and basil. And in the 15 minutes you were going to spend staring into the fridge, you have a complete meal ready to feed your friends, family or yourself.
We found the ingredients. We built the kit. You bring the cheese and some wine to drink.
add to cartThe Italian pantry, delivered.
Everything in this kit comes from small Italian producers. The kind you can't find at your local grocery store.
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An Italian summer starts tonight.
On the table in 15 minutes. No passport. No cookbook. No complicated grocery run. Just good Italian ingredients you can't find.
bring italy home for $45