Crispino “Salsa Per Amatori Con Basilico” — Pure Calabrian Tomato Passata with Fresh Basil (No Salt, No Citric Acid, No Concentrate)

Bright, fragrant, and remarkably pure, Crispino Salsa Per Amatori Con Basilico is a refined Calabrian passata crafted for those who appreciate true Italian simplicity. Made entirely in Calabria, Italy, this sauce blends 100% local tomatoes with fresh basil to create a clean, aromatic tomato base free from additives, concentrates, and industrial acidity correctors.

Every tomato in this passata is grown within a strict 50-kilometer radius of the Crispino family facility in Lago–Mangone. Harvested at peak ripeness and processed within hours, they undergo a gentle sieving that removes seeds and peels, producing a silky, smooth, naturally sweet tomato purée that honors the fruit’s integrity.

The addition of fresh Calabrian basil enhances the passata with a bright, herbaceous note — without overpowering the clean tomato flavor. Crafted using low-temperature, slow-cooking methods, this passata retains its natural color, aroma, and organoleptic purity, making it one of the most authentic basil-infused tomato sauces available in the U.S.

Why It Stands Out

• Made in Calabria, Italy by Famiglia Crispino

• Tomatoes sourced within a 50 km local radius

• Seedless and skinless due to traditional sieving techniques

• Infused with fresh basil for natural Mediterranean aroma

• No tomato concentrate

• No citric acid

• No added salt

• No preservatives or dyes

• Naturally vegan, gluten-free, and allergen-safe

• Clean-label, minimal-ingredient recipe

• Smooth, velvety texture

• From an award-winning artisan producer — Italian Food Awards, First Place

This is the closest you can get in the U.S. to a homemade Calabrian tomato & basil passata.

Why This Product Is Rare in the U.S. Market

Most American “basil pasta sauces” contain:

• citric acid

• sugar

• tomato paste or concentrate

• artificial basil flavors

• preservatives

• seed oils instead of EVOO

• high salt content

Crispino’s Per Amatori Con Basilico stands apart because it is:

• truly region-specific to Calabria

• made only from fresh tomatoes + fresh basil

• salt-free, concentrate-free, additive-free

• produced in small batches

• free from all acidity correctors

Very few imported passatas meet this level of purity, transparency, and craftsmanship.

How to Use

• Toss with pasta or gnocchi for a pure tomato-basil sugo

• Use as a refined pizza or focaccia base

• Add to seafood and vegetable dishes

• Combine with garlic and EVOO for a fast stovetop sauce

• Blend into soups, stews, or Mediterranean bowls

• Ideal for low-sodium or clean-label cooking

Flavor profile: naturally sweet tomato, fragrant basil, silky smooth texture — bright, fresh, and unmistakably Calabrian.

About Famiglia Crispino

Based in Lago–Mangone, Famiglia Crispino is one of Calabria’s most respected artisan producers, known for:

• sourcing produce within a 50 km radius

• avoiding citric acid, sugar, and artificial preservatives

• small-batch, clean-label production

• traditional slow-cooking methods

• unwavering dedication to authentic Calabrian gastronomy

Their excellence has earned them First Place at the Italian Food Awards, solidifying their status among Italy’s top regional food artisans.