Are you a pasta fanatic? Did you also spend the entire pandemic at home trying to perfect Italian cuisine? Do you dream of owning a house in the gorgeous spurs of Tuscany? If you're screaming a loud "YES" for all the above, we've got something for you. Here's a roundup of some of the most savoury seasonings that will impart unique flavours to your pastas, pizzas, bruschettas and more.
7 Seasonings And Sauces For When You're Cooking Italian For The Night!
Smoked Italian Herbs & Aged Balsamic Himalayan Pink Salt
₹599
Cold smoked Himalayan pink salt, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, basil seeds and aged balsamic vinegar - all this flavourful magic, contained in a beautiful glass jar by our all-time-favourite, Thoa. Although the brand is prominent for its range of upcycled stationery and decor, we keep coming back for these spices and condiments. These herbs will intensify your sauces without fail.
Price: INR 599
Tomato Basil Sauce
₹410
While we're all for making everything from scratch, it can be a little too time-consuming at times. And the longer the wait, the crankier we get. This is why the synthetic colour free Tomato Basil Sauce from Homemakerz is great. It has tomato puree, onion, basil, salt, vinegar, olive oil and water. The brand also has a bunch of salts in different flavours like Chipotle, Jalapeno Lime, Thai Salt and more that you can buy.
Price: INR 410
Sun-Dried Tomatoes With Infused Garlic & Italian Herbs
₹380
This is for all those who cannot have Italian without some juicy sundried tomatoes. Februus Organics has this delightful jar of organic old seeded tomatoes, basil, garlic, Italian herbs, salt, sugar - all dipped in extra virgin oil and sunflower oil. In addition to this, we'd suggest getting their Aglio Oilo Garlic & Chilly Oil; Arrabiata Pasts & Pizza Sauce and Italian Basil Pesto Sauce.
Price: INR 380
Top Taste Makers
₹760
Folks in Delhi swear by this vibrant and lively Jugmug Thela Café that also retails gourmet food and beverages online. This killer set of four seasonings is something that needs to be on everyone's kitchen shelves. It has a bottle of Culinary Oregano (50g), Peri-Peri Seasoning (150g), Spicy Italian Seasoning (100g) and Chili Flakes (80g).
Price: INR 760
Pink Garlic Confit
₹225
There's no cooking Italian without chunky cloves of garlic. This one powerful ingredient just adds so much zest to anything you put it in. Native Tongue's Pink Garlic Confit is slow-roasted for hours before it turns into a caramelized paste. Best part? It can be used in SO many dishes, almost every. AND it's sugar-free too!
Price: INR 225
Aglio Olio Dip
₹250
Certified gluten-free and all organic, Sense Of 7 is the place for buying preservative-free condiments and seasonings. This Aglio Olio Dip has olive oil, garlic, sugar, salt, dried red chilli flakes, herbs and spices. Add it to your pastas or use it to marinate meat, it's bound to make just about anything savoury. Add their Sundried Tomato & Olive Tapenade too and you're sorted.
Price: INR 250
Sauce & Dips Mini Collection
₹449
When it comes to Italian cuisine, you can't have a favourite. Whether it's Spaghetti with fresh tomato sauce or Fusilli with white sauce or a cheesy platter of Lasagna, we love it all. Precisely why it's wise to get this collection of mini sauces and dips by Aamra. It has Chili Basil Pesto, Aglio Olio Chilli & Garlic Oil, Spicy Salsa, Red Hot Chilli Sauce, Chilli Peanut Dip and Chilli Ginger Dipping Sauce.
Price: INR 449