Inside the box
What we packed for them
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Extra virgin olive oil
1x · 25.3 fl oz
Cold-pressed from olives grown in southern Italy. Use for cooking, dressing, and finishing.
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Tomato pasta sauce
2x · 12.3 oz
Two different tomato sauces, both from the south of Italy. No added sugar. One is a simple pomodoro, the other has capers and olives.
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Bucatini
2x · 17.6 oz
Thick hollow spaghetti from Umbria, slow-dried 24 hours. Bronze die. The shape holds sauce on the outside and draws it through the hole.
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Penne
2x · 17.6 oz
Ridged tube pasta from Umbria, slow-dried 24 hours. Bronze die. Holds chunky sauces well.
About the gift
Arrives ready to give
A pasta dinner for four, several times over. The box holds three pasta shapes, two tomato sauces, and a bottle of extra virgin olive oil, each from a different part of Italy. It ships sealed, no pricing inside, tied with a ribbon. Good for someone setting up a kitchen, a host who feeds people well, or anyone who takes Tuesday night pasta seriously.
Questions
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Can I include a gift message?
Not yet. We are working on it. If you want to add a note, email us after you order and we will do our best. -
When does it ship?
In-stock orders ship within 1-2 business days from our warehouse in the US. -
Can I send it directly to the recipient?
Yes. Enter their address at checkout. The box arrives ready to give, with no pricing inside. -
What if something arrives damaged?
Write to us. We will replace or refund within 60 days, no questions. -
Is it vegetarian?
Yes, all items in this basket are vegetarian. No meat, no fish. -
Does it contain gluten?
Yes. All three pasta shapes contain durum-wheat semolina. Not suitable for a gluten-free diet. -
Is it vegan?
Yes. Pasta, olive oil, and tomato sauces are all vegan. No dairy, no eggs. -
How much pasta does this make?
Each 500g bag of pasta makes 4 generous servings. Two bags of bucatini and one bag of fusilli gives you roughly 12 servings total. -
How long does the pasta keep?
Dried pasta keeps 2-3 years sealed. Once opened, store in an airtight container and use within 12 months.
Reviews
Six Italian regions. Nothing reformulated. Imported direct.