Pizza alla Carbonara

The original Italian “breakfast for dinner” Spaghetti Carbonara is made by folding grated cheese into beaten eggs then pouring the mixture over piping hot pasta which cooks the eggs, and … Read More

Vinegar Bottling Capabilities

Pastorelli Food Products bottles a million gallons of vinegar every year in their downtown Chicago bottling facility. As a fourth generation, family-owned company, we are nimble and flexible with short … Read More

Demand Grows for Less Processed Oils

Consumer demand is growing for minimally processed foods, and for more transparency from food companies and restaurants alike. In a response to this demand, Pastorelli Food Products offers a Non-GMO … Read More

Ingredient Profile: Pecorino Romano Cheese

The name Pastorelli translates from Italian to “little shepherd.” Perhaps, then, the Pastorelli family’s long history with Pecorino Romano cheese, the sharp, salty sheep’s milk cheese, was fate. It all … Read More

Bagged vs. Canned Pizza Sauce

Cans vs. Pouches

There are a lot of things to consider when deciding whether to use bagged or canned pizza sauce for your restaurant. The Pastorelli family has been involved in tomato packing … Read More

Heirloom Tomato Margherita

Margherita Pizza originated in Naples, Italy. As the legend goes, the Neapolitan Pizza maker Raffaele Esposita created the “Pizza Margherita.” The pizza was served to honor the Queen Consort of Italy, … Read More

Pizzette alla Puttanesca

Pungent and spicy, Puttanesca sauce was invented to awaken the senses and lure customers off the streets with its persuasive aroma. In this pizza version, the zestiness of Pastorelli’s sauce … Read More