We invite you to take a moment and discover the Italian-American comfort food of Sunday Sauce, a deeply held tradition in our founder’s Sicilian upbringing. You’ll soon realize it’s not just about the meal itself but slowing down and taking time to connect with your friends and family. This set has everything you need to make a delicious dinner to share as you create your own memories around the table.
Passed down through generations are family sauce recipes, often enjoyed each Sunday to unwind before the week ahead. Sunday sauce is more than a meal—it is the beating heart of a family ritual. It’s the rich, slow-simmered tomato and meat sauce that scents the house all day, draws everyone to the table, and transforms a simple Sunday into a tradition.
Pure, Unrefined Olive Oil
This balanced and bright extra virgin olive oil expresses the earthy and vibrant flavors of Italian heirloom olives in every drop. Resonant, round and peppery, savor notes of fresh artichoke and arugula leaves as they sail through this fruit-forward and full bodied cooking oil. The best olive oil for cooking, use our Everyday blend generously for pan-fried salmon, a revolutionary eggplant parmigiano, baked into focaccia, or simply tossed into pasta.
A Canvas For Your Next Meal
Simple and pure, Bona Furtuna’s organic Original Passata sauce is made from raw ripe tomatoes. That’s it. Handpicked Corleonese heirloom tomatoes – a variety native to Sicily – are puréed and strained to produce a silky, sweet and earthy Italian passata. Enjoy this unadulterated, traditional tomato passata as a base for pasta sauces, in soups, stews, ragùs, the list is truly endless. It’s the perfect canvas for your next Italian meal.
A Twirl of Tradition
With a touch of sweetness, herbal hints, sun kissed grain, and accents of cinnamon, Bona Furtuna organic Spaghetti pasta provides a great al dente texture and elastic structure. Representative to what humans have been eating for thousands of years and easy for digestion, feel the nutritional benefits of ancient grain pasta in every bite. Thick enough to brace a hearty meat sauce, yet thin enough to enjoy with a cream sauce, Italian spaghetti’s multiplicity also invites a light olive oil and garlic dressing. Simplistic and savory, “Spaghetti e Aglio e Oglio” will ignite your senses with minimal preparation.
A Pinch of Sweet and Savory
Unlock our best dry rub seasoning with Mamma Rose’s Herb Blend. Wildfully aromatic and highly flavorful, this organic Italian spice mix will quickly become a favorite accessory in your kitchen. A blend of summer savory, basil, oregano, rosemary, marjoram, garlic, cloves, sugar and sea salt, it’s the perfect way to add a touch of aromatic sweetness to meat rubs, pasta sauces and vegetables.
A FAMILY RITUAL - FROM STEVE
"Growing up in an Italian-American home my family came together at least once a month Sunday evenings. In the blustery Chicago winters we would often have these feasts to help us make it through the bitter cold. My Mom, and Grandma, would make enough sauce to fill the fridge and the house with aromas that it easily lasted for days after our Sunday dinner. I invite you to share in the tradition of gathering with loved ones as you create your own stories of Sunday Sauce."
- Steve Luczo, Bona Furtuna co-founder
FAQs
What is the importance of slow dried pasta?
Compared to conventional pasta, our pasta is dried more slowly, at lower temperatures, in a controlled space to monitor humidity levels. This improves the texture of the pasta, prevents surface cracking, and keeps the structural integrity of the pasta’s proteins intact so you get the perfect al dente bite every time.
How long will an open pasta sauce jar last in the refrigerator?
Once opened, a jar of tomato sauce will keep for about one week in the refrigerator when properly sealed. If you have any further questions, please feel free to reach out to our team.
Do your sauces contain added sugar or preservatives?
Our pasta sauces are crafted from simple, organic ingredients with no added sugar or unnecessary preservatives. They showcase the natural sweetness and flavor of Sicilian heirloom tomatoes.
What is passata and how is it different from sauce?
Passata is pure strained tomato purée made from vine-ripened tomatoes with skins and seeds removed with a touch of salt added. It is a simple, smooth tomato base that you can enjoy on its own or build into your favorite marinara sauce.
Is your pasta enriched or fortified?
No. Our pasta is non-enriched and non-fortified, made simply from organic Sicilian heirloom wheat and water, with no added vitamins or minerals.
What are the health benefits of ancient grains?
Ancient wheat grains are naturally higher in protein and nutrients and have a simpler gluten structure than many modern hybrid durum wheats. While they are not gluten free, some people with mild gluten sensitivities find ancient wheat grains easier to digest due to their lower level of modification and traditional cultivation methods.
Why is pasta cut from bronze dies better?
Bronze dies create a naturally textured, slightly rough surface on the pasta. This texture helps sauces cling more evenly, resulting in better flavor and a more satisfying bite compared to smooth, industrially cut pasta from stainless steel or teflon-coated dies.
What types of ancient grains are used in your pasta?
We use organic ancient Sicilian wheat grains Russello and Perciasacchi in our pasta. These native varieties are grown throughout Central Sicily and deliver rich flavor, higher protein content, and easier digestibility than many modern hybrid durum wheats.
Why are ancient grains important in my pasta?
Ancient wheat grains are heirloom varieties grown for generations without modern hybridization. They are valued for their natural flavor, higher protein content, and are often easier to digest than modern hybrid durum wheat due to a different gluten structure. Ancient grains also support biodiversity, soil health, and more resilient, sustainable farming systems.
Where does your olive oil come from?
Our estate extra virgin olive oil comes from our farm, La Furtuna, in Corleone, Sicily. As part of our single-estate collection, it is made entirely on our farm, from harvest to bottle within 24 hours. We grow only organic, native Sicilian olives to produce our extra virgin olive oils.
How long will olive oil last with proper storage?
When stored properly and unopened, olive oil can last for years. We print best buy dates on every bottle to use for peak flavor, though while it may lose some freshness and flavor beyond this date, it remains safe and healthy to use. For the best taste, we recommend enjoying it generously 2-3 months after opening , as olive oil does not improve with age like wine.
How should I store my olive oil?
Olive oil should be stored away from heat and light to maintain freshness. Keep your bottle tightly sealed, in a cool, dark place like a pantry or cupboard. Avoid storing your olive oil near the stove or in clear glass.
Can I cook with extra virgin olive oil?
Yes, you can cook with any of our olive oils. All of our oils are suitable for cooking, baking, and sautéing. That said, using them as finishing oils allows you to fully enjoy their nuanced flavors. Our Everyday Olive Oil is especially versatile and well suited for your daily kitchen needs, while our estate extra virgin olive oils are delicious both for cooking and for finishing dishes, where their complex flavors can really shine.
What is extra virgin olive oil?
Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) is the highest quality olive oil, made by cold-pressing fresh olives to preserve flavor and nutrients. It has a fresh, pungent taste and is rich in healthy monounsaturated fats and polyphenols that are a key part of the Mediterranean diet’s benefits.
