Cilento sauce - traditional recipe with evo oil

The Cilento Tradition in Every Spoonful

Minnelea's Cilento Sauce is the essence of Cilento culinary tradition, enclosed in a simple yet rich product. Prepared 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 immediately brings back memories of old recipes.

A Versatile Sauce for Pasta and Pizza

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

Why Choose It?

• Authentic Ingredients: Only peeled Cilento tomatoes, local EVO oil, garlic, oregano, and salt, without preservatives or additives.
• Versatility in the Kitchen: Excellent for seasoning pasta, but superb on pizza, enhanced by a simple touch of cacioricotta.
• Call 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: Cilento Fusilli with Cilento Sauce and Cacioricotta

Ingredients:

• 320 g of Cilento fusilli
• 1 jar of Minnelea Cilento Sauce
• Grated fresh cacioricotta cheese
• Extra virgin olive oil

Preparation:

1. Cook the Cilento fusilli in abundant water until al dente.
2. Meanwhile, heat the Cilento 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, mixing well to distribute the seasoning over all the pasta.
4. Serve the fusilli with a generous sprinkle of grated fresh cacioricotta cheese.
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 fruits, 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 Cilento Sauce, every dish becomes a tribute to Cilento, its tradition, and its unmistakable flavors. A sauce that not only enhances 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.