Practical items for busy days and quick meals.
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Simple, beautiful, and elegant — perfect for soufflés or for setting up small tastings like cheese, olives and snaks for aperitivo. Also such a lovely gift for anyone who enjoys cooking or hosting.
A simple, classic rolling pin that’s smooth and really easy to handle. The tapered shape gives you great control, making it perfect for rolling out pizza, pasta, pies, cookies, and more.
A collection of pasta shapes every Italian pantry should have. Rummo is one of my everyday pasta choices—it holds beautifully al dente, and this pack gives you a good mix for everything from quick weeknight sauces to pasta salads.
Sharp, precise, and easy to handle—perfect for trimming and cutting meat, poultry, or fish. The flexible blade makes it easier to work around bones and get clean, controlled cuts with less waste.
Rummo is my everyday pasta choice. It holds beautifully al dente and never disappoints. These egg pappardelle and fettuccine are perfect for richer sauces, especially a good Bolognese or ragù.
Cute, colorful, and super practical for everyday cooking. They come in different sizes with lids, making them perfect for prepping, storing leftovers, or going straight from the fridge to the table.
One of my favorite little time-savers—I use it whenever I need to quickly chop onions, garlic, herbs, or veggies for a sauté. Small, easy to clean, and perfect for quick everyday prep.
A staple I always keep in my pantry—I use it all the time for baking, but it’s also super handy for cleaning and deodorizing around the kitchen.
My go-to supermarket tuna whenever I’m in Italy. Perfect for vegetable salads, pasta salads, or a classic summer rice salad—the olive oil keeps it tender and flavorful.
A tiny, rice-shaped pasta that’s so versatile to keep in the pantry. Perfect for soups and and little kids.
These dried tortellini are pantry-friendly and always good to have on hand. Filled with ricotta and spinach, they’re perfect for a quick, comforting meal when you want something a little more special than regular pasta.
My shortcut when I don’t have homemade vegetable broth ready, perfect for soups, risotto, or anytime a dish needs a little extra flavor. Just dissolve a cube in hot water or crumble it directly into your cooking.
Even richer and more intense than regular double tomato paste. A tiny amount goes a long way. I use it when I want to add serious tomato depth to sauces, soups, stews, or slow-cooked dishes.
I use these to add extra flavor to soups and meat, or when I need a last-minute risotto shortcut. I also love cooking tortellini in the broth instead of plain water—it gives them so much more flavor.
A classic Italian rice that’s perfect for creamy risotto, but I also love using it for summer rice salads—one of those dishes you’ll find on Italian tables all summer long.
I use capers in so many recipes—just rinse them well and squeeze out the excess salt before using. Perfect for pasta sauces, fish, stuffings, pasta or rice salads, or anywhere you want that salty, punchy Mediterranean flavor.
My number one choice when making Bolognese sauce. Smooth, rich, and incredibly versatile—it’s also perfect as a base for pizza, quick tomato sauces, and everyday cooking.
One of those pantry staples I always have around. Just a small squeeze adds a rich, concentrated tomato flavor to sauces, soups, stews, and everyday cooking—and the tube makes it easy to use only what you need.
Sweet, juicy, and one of my favorite canned tomatoes for quick sauces and lighter dishes.
One of the best Italian coffee options you can easily find abroad. This Intenso dark roast is specifically ground for the moka pot, with a stronger, full-bodied flavor and notes of cocoa and dried fruit.
One of the best Italian coffees you can easily find at a reasonable price. This Classico is made specifically for espresso machines, with a smooth, balanced flavor that gives you that Italian-bar-style coffee at home.
Food-safe, strong, and super practical for messy kitchen prep, especially when working with meat, dough, or anything you don’t want all over your hands. Just make sure to choose the right size for you.
A classic kitchen tool that just works! Perfect for pizza, pasta, or baking, and one of those simple tools that makes everything feel a bit more traditional.
A simple tool for lighter, more even cooking — perfect for salads, roasting, grilling, or the air fryer. Easy to use and a nice little upgrade for everyday cooking.
A sleek all-in-one set with everything you need — safe for non-stick pans and comes with a holder to keep your counter clean and organized.
Practical set with different shapes and sizes for all your meal prep needs — perfect for storing, reheating, and organizing leftovers. Two containers come with a built-in glass divider, making it easy to keep foods separate in the same box.
A simple way to finally make your spice cabinet look organized. The glass jars come with bamboo lids and plenty of labels, so everything is easy to find—and they look beautiful sitting out in the kitchen too.
Ariosto Potato Seasoning
One of the easiest ways to make potatoes taste better with zero effort. Just sprinkle it on before roasting or cooking. Perfect for crispy oven potatoes, but also great on vegetables when you want an easy boost of Italian flavor.
Basically everything you need in one purchase! A full set of silicone cooking tools with beautiful wooden handles, safe for nonstick cookware, plus a holder to keep everything together.
Known as the “king of rice,” Carnaroli is my choice when I want a really creamy risotto that still stays perfectly al dente. Its firm grains absorb all that flavor without turning mushy.
This is the pasta that takes me straight back to childhood! Tiny star-shaped pasta that’s perfect for soups and for little kids, but I still make it for my kids (and myself) when we want something simple and
One of my favorite pantry staples—fresh-tasting, slightly chunky, and perfect for pizza, a simple tomato sauce for pasta, or any dish that needs a good tomato base. Made with 100% Italian tomatoes and no additives or preservatives.
A simple tool that makes slicing veggies so much faster and easier. It comes with three interchangeable blades for different cuts and works perfectly for potatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, carrots, and more.
Perfect for bruschette, salads, and sauces — just crumble a little to add a bold, authentic Southern Italian flavor.
RICH & BALANCED - illy ground moka coffee is an easy-to-prepare morning ritual. Intenso, dark roast coffee has a bold roast and a pleasantly robust finish with warm notes of cocoa and dried fruit.
A simple, beautiful butter dish that looks great on the table and keeps things easy. The two-in-one design lets you store butter your way, and it’s roomy enough for everyday use while adding a clean, elegant touch to your kitchen.
A great option for making Italian-style espresso at home without a complicated setup. Compact and easy to use, with a steam wand for when you want a cappuccino or latte too.
One of those kitchen tools I use for everything—soups, sauces, purées, pesto, and quick blending.
A kitchen classic for a reason! I use mine for bread and focaccia dough, cakes, cookies, and pretty much anything that requires mixing or kneading. And the Almond Cream color is just beautiful enough to leave on the counter.
The bigger, more powerful option for anyone who bakes a lot or works with larger batches. Perfect for bread and focaccia dough, cakes, cookies, and all those recipes where you need a little more capacity and muscle.
A simple tool I use all the time! not just for mashed potatoes, but especially for making gnocchi. Sturdy, easy to use, and one of those basic kitchen tools that’s always good to have.
A beautiful stainless steel set that covers pretty much all your everyday cooking, from pasta and sauces to sautéing, soups, and more. A great choice if you want one solid cookware set that you’ll actually use every day
A kitchen scale is a must for baking, especially when following Italian or European recipes in grams. This one is simple, compact, and easy to use, exactly what you need without anything fancy.
For when you want a kitchen scale that’s useful but also looks beautiful sitting on the counter. The vintage design gives the kitchen a little personality, and it weighs up to 11 lbs—no batteries needed.
A practical all-in-one knife set with everything you need for everyday cooking, from chopping vegetables to slicing meat and bread. A great option if you want to cover all the basics in one purchase.
Ariosto Meat Seasoning
One of those Italian pantry shortcuts I always keep around. A fragrant mix of herbs and salt that’s perfect for roasted or grilled meat.
Such a practical kitchen tool; just place it over the sink to rinse and drain pasta, rice, vegetables, or fruit without holding the colander. The expandable handles fit different sink sizes, and the fine mesh makes it especially useful for smaller ingredients too.
The classic Italian way to make coffee at home, but made for modern kitchens—including induction cooktops. Perfect for a strong, rich moka coffee and a little Italian morning ritual wherever you live.
The iconic Italian moka pot and a true kitchen classic. This is how so many of us grew up making coffee at home—simple, reliable, and perfect for that unmistakable moka coffee flavor.
Simple, beautiful, and one of those tools you’ll use constantly. The long handle is perfect for soups, sauces, and stews, while the acacia wood is gentle on your pots and pans.
A great at-home espresso machine if you want that “Italian bar” feel without the complexity — easy to use and reliable for everyday coffee. With 20-bar pressure and a steam wand, it delivers rich espresso and smooth microfoam for cappuccinos and lattes, all in a beginner-friendly setup.
Tiny little bow-tie pasta that’s perfect for soups and simple, comforting dishes. A great one to keep in the pantry for kids too—and one of those pasta shapes that immediately takes me back to childhood.
A classic flavor and one I always love having at home. Perfect on toast or fette biscottate for breakfast, but especially good for making a classic Italian crostata.
Sweet, fruity, and one of those flavors that works with everything. Perfect on toast or fette biscottate for breakfast, with yogurt, or for filling crostate, cakes, and cookies.
Rich, fruity, and such a good flavor when you want something a little different from the classics. Perfect on toast or fette biscottate, with yogurt, or as a filling for crostate and cookies.
A delicious fruity spread that’s perfect for breakfast on toast or fette biscottate, but also so good with yogurt. I love keeping it around for baking too—especially for crostate, cakes, and cookies.
Fresh, fruity, and slightly tart—perfect on toast or fette biscottate for breakfast. I also love it with yogurt or as a filling for crostate, cakes, and cookies.
One of the classic Italian flours for homemade pizza. Finely milled and perfect for creating a soft, elastic dough with that light, airy crust we all want from a good pizza night.
A must-have if you love making fresh pasta at home. This finely milled durum wheat semolina is perfect for pasta dough, but I also use it for dusting pizza and bread dough to help prevent sticking.
A finely milled Italian flour made for cakes, cookies, crostate, and shortbread-style doughs. A great one to keep in the pantry when you want that delicate, tender texture in your baking.
A great yeast to keep on hand if you make pizza, focaccia, or bread regularly. A little goes a long way, and it pairs perfectly with Caputo flours for all your homemade doughs.
My number one everyday Italian coffee choice—smooth, rich, and beautifully balanced. This 100% Arabica blend is one I always come back to for a really good coffee at home.
The ingredient you want for a proper carbonara or amatriciana. Guanciale is cured pork jowl, rich and flavorful, and when cooked slowly it becomes beautifully crispy while releasing that delicious fat that makes the sauce.
asically everything you need to start making sourdough at home in one kit. It comes with proofing baskets, a starter jar, bread lame, scrapers, whisk, baking mat, and more—a great option if you’re starting from zero.
One of those pasta shapes every Italian pantry needs. Rigatoni are perfect for rich sauces, ragù, baked pasta, or anything you want to really cling to every bite—and Rummo is one of my go-to pasta brands.
A fun corkscrew-shaped pasta that holds onto sauce beautifully. Perfect for creamy sauces, baked pasta, or pasta salads—and Rummo is always one of my go-to pasta brands.
A true Italian pantry essential and one of the pasta shapes I use the most. The ridges hold onto sauce beautifully, making them perfect for tomato sauces, creamy sauces, baked pasta, or a quick weeknight meal.
These egg fettuccine are perfect when you want something a little richer than everyday pasta. I love them with creamy sauces, mushrooms, or a classic ragù—they hold the sauce beautifully and have that comforting fresh-pasta feel.
My grandma’s favorite pasta shape, so this one will always have a special place in my pantry. Perfect with tomato sauce, baked pasta, or a good ragù
Wide, silky egg pasta that’s made for rich, comforting sauces. I especially love pappardelle with ragù, mushrooms, or slow-cooked meat sauces—the wide ribbons hold onto every bit of sauce.
One of my kids’ favorite pasta shapes. Perfect for simple sauces, soups or homemade mac and cheese—and the small shape makes it especially easy for little ones to eat.
Tiny pasta that’s perfect for soups, simple comforting dishes, or little kids.
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