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
45 Years for Patricia Padula at Pastorelli
Think back to the year 1971: flared jeans were gaining popularity, Walt Disney World had just opened, and Bill Withers released the hit song “Ain’t No Sunshine.” It was also … Read More
Linda Fraid Retiring from Pastorelli Foods after 32 Years
Linda Fraid is retiring after 32 years as the office manager at Pastorelli Foods. Linda is the first face you see when you enter Pastorelli Food Products and she always … 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
Your Favorite Pizza Sauce is Now Non-GMO Project Verified
Pastorelli has been using the same recipe for our award-winning Italian Chef Pizza Sauce since 1952. However, we have made a few changes to the sourcing for some of our … Read More
Bagged vs. Canned Pizza Sauce
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