I Contadini Tomato & Red Pepper 250g
I Contadini Tomato & Red Pepper Sauce 250g is a vibrant Southern Italian pasta sauce that combines sun-ripened tomatoes with sweet red peppers to create a rich, naturally sweet and intensely Mediterranean flavour.
Produced in the heart of Puglia by I Contadini, this artisan sauce is made using carefully selected Italian tomatoes and ripe red peppers harvested at peak maturity. The ingredients are gently cooked according to traditional recipes, allowing their natural sweetness and freshness to shine without the need for heavy seasoning.
The flavour profile is beautifully balanced:
- Sun-ripened tomatoes provide a rich, savoury foundation
- Sweet red peppers add depth, natural sweetness and a subtle roasted character
- Extra virgin olive oil contributes smoothness and richness
- Aromatic herbs and vegetables enhance complexity while maintaining a clean, authentic taste
The sauce has a smooth yet rustic texture, with the peppers adding body and a velvety consistency that coats pasta beautifully. Its naturally sweet profile makes it particularly appealing for those who enjoy mellow, vegetable-forward Italian sauces.
Perfect for a wide range of dishes, it can be used:
- Tossed through pasta such as penne, rigatoni or spaghetti
- As a base for baked pasta dishes and lasagne
- Served with meatballs, grilled vegetables or seafood
- Spread on focaccia, pizza or bruschetta
- As a flavourful accompaniment to roasted meats and poultry
Key Characteristics
- Traditional Italian tomato and red pepper sauce
- Crafted in Puglia, Italy by I Contadini
- Made with sun-ripened tomatoes and sweet red peppers
- Rich, naturally sweet Mediterranean flavour
- Smooth, rustic texture
- Ready to use straight from the jar
- Ideal for pasta, pizza and Mediterranean cooking
- Net weight: 250g
With its combination of ripe tomatoes and sweet peppers, I Contadini Tomato & Red Pepper Sauce captures the essence of Southern Italian home cooking, delivering a wholesome, authentic flavour that is both comforting and versatile.