SAUCES/PASTES
As well as being a premium supplier of Mediterranean vegetable ingredients including , dried exotic/wild mushrooms and truffle products, L'AQUILA also offers a range of ready-to-use sauces and pastes.
We are hoping these products will serve as inspiration when planning seasonal recipes for 2026.
We have curated our below selection to help you find the perfect ingredients for your next project, complete with usage tips, suitable applications, and recipe ideas.
Salsa Truffina™, La Truffata™ & Salsa Bianca™ - Our Signature Truffle & Mushroom Sauces
Our most popular product, Salsa Truffina™ black truffle & champignon mushroom sauce, is a rich black truffle and champignon mushroom course paste. Followed by La Truffata™ white truffle & porcini mushroom cream and Salsa Bianca™ white truffle & champignon mushroom coarse paste.
Key Product Highlights:
- Rich, indulgent truffle flavour — earthy and full of umami
- Versatile paste format, ideal for a variety of uses in food manufacturing and foodservice applications.
- Suitable for both hot and cold applications
- Convenient ready-to-eat
- Enables truffle declaration for marketing and menu development
Suggested Applications:
- Perfect for pastry, fresh pasta or arancini fillings
- Delicious in savoury pies, Wellingtons, or vol-au-vents
- Adds depth to pasta sauces and risottos
- Ideal as a pizza, bruschetta or burrata topping
- Blend with sour cream to create a rich, creamy truffle white sauce — perfect as an elegant accompaniment for grilled or roasted fish, or meat recipes
- Elevates everyday sandwiches, panini, or baguettes
Minced Black Summer Truffle – ‘Au Naturel’ or in Oil
Our Minced Black Summer Truffle is crafted to showcase the natural texture and earthy aroma of Italian black summer truffles.
The ‘au naturel’ version is preserved without oil, offering flexibility in applications where oil content needs to be controlled. Alternatively, the oil preserved version delivers immediate aroma and indulgent richness.
Key Product Highlights:
- Made with authentic black summer truffles (Tuber aestivum)
- Available 'au naturel' or preserved in oil to suit a range of culinary needs
- Delivers a rich, earthy, umami truffle flavour
- Coarse minced texture enhances visual appeal and provides a natural bite
- Ready-to-use, with no additional preparation required
- Enables truffle declaration on packaging, menus, or marketing materials
Suggested Applications – Au Naturel:
- Blend into cheeses and compound butters
- Suitable as an inclusion ingredient for fresh pasta, gnocchi, and pastry fillings
- Perfect for creamy sauces, dips, or emulsions where oil separation needs to be controlled
- Excellent in prepared meat products such as polpettone or truffle infused Scotch eggs
- Ideal when paired with our L’AQUILA truffle condiment to maximize truffle flavour intensity for specific fillings or sauces
Suggested Applications – In Oil:
- Ideal for incorporation with mushrooms in a variety of preparations, including puff pastries and baked goods
- Use in truffle aioli, salad dressings, mayo or infused marinades
- Blend into creamy sauces, fillings, gravies or dips for a luxurious texture and flavour
- Perfect for ready-to-serve truffle condiments and antipasti counters
Sorriso® Freshly Crushed Ligurian Basil and Pesto alla Genovese
Sorriso® Concentrated Crushed Fresh Ligurian Sweet Basil is crafted to capture the vibrant aroma and rich flavour of freshly harvested Ligurian basil. Marinated only with salt and either sunflower oil or extra virgin olive oil, it is simply prepared for flexible applications that demand a basil flavour.
Sorriso® Pesto alla Genovese is the authentic, smooth, nutty, and aromatic green sauce made with basil, Grana Padano, pine nuts, and extra virgin olive oil — a ready to use classic Ligurian traditional recipe.
Key Product Highlights
- Fresh Ligurian basil pesto is never heat treated but preserved in salt and oil to maintain its authentic vibrant colour and fresh flavour all year round
- Pesto alla Genovese is a 100% authentic recipe
Suggested Applications for Sorriso® Concentrated Crushed Fresh Ligurian Basil
- Ideal for making your own pesto
- Suitable for blending into basil pesto cheeses or basil infused spreadable cheeses.
- Use in stuffed pasta (tortellini, ravioli,) for a bright, aromatic flavour
- Spoon into risottos, soups, or pasta sauces as a vibrant, flavourful finishing touch
- Fold into compound butters, marinades, dips, aioli, or mayo for added depth
- Spread on pizza, focaccia, sandwiches, panini, garlic baguettes or vegetarian Burgers
- Drizzle over grilled vegetables for a fresh, herbaceous lift
- A great dressing addition to garnish salads, grain bowls, burrata or any antipasti platters
Sorriso® Pesto alla Genovese
- Toss with fresh pasta, gnocchi, or risotto for a classic finish
- Spread on focaccia or in panini/toasts
- Spoon over bruschetta or pizza
- Elevates everyday sandwiches, baguettes, or wraps
- Blend into hummus, Greek yogurt, or soft cheeses to serve as a dip with breadsticks or crostini — perfect for Mediterranean antipasti, deli counters, food-to-go or catering trays
- Use as a ready-to-serve cold sauce for main dishes
Sorriso® balsamic caramelised onion relish
Sorriso® Balsamic Caramelised Onion Relish is a gourmet condiment crafted from slowly caramelised onions, enhanced with the depth and sweetness of aged balsamic vinegar. This rich, glossy relish balances sweet and tangy notes, making it a versatile addition to a wide range of dishes.
Carefully cooked to bring out natural sweetness while maintaining a smooth texture, it is perfect for adding an elegant touch to both classic and contemporary recipes.
Key Product Highlights
- Made with slowly caramelised onions and IGP balsamic vinegar for a deep, complex flavour
- Sweet and tangy balance with a rich, glossy texture
- Ready-to-use — no preparation required
- Adds gourmet flavour and sophistication to any dish
Suggested Applications
- Serve as an accompaniment for cheese boards, charcuterie platters, and antipasti
- Add to burgers, panini, or sandwiches for a flavour boost
- Stir into sauces or dressings to enhance depth and sweetness
- Pair with roasted meats or grilled vegetables
- Use as a gourmet dip alongside crackers, breadsticks, or crudité
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