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Pasta Sisters Brings Authentic Italian Pasta to Grocery Aisles

Pasta Sisters, a renowned family-owned Italian restaurant, is making a significant shift by bringing its signature pasta and sauces to grocery store shelves. For the first time, their beloved handmade pasta will be available at Gelson's locations across Southern California, adding to the excitement of food lovers in the region. This initiative aims to make authentic Italian cuisine accessible to everyone by allowing customers to recreate the Pasta Sisters experience in their own homes.

The launch will commence with a dozen Gelson's stores, gradually expanding to all locations shortly thereafter. Products will include a delightful range of options, such as spaghetti, tagliatelle, tortellini, meat lasagna—featuring housemade pasta sheets and a slow-cooked bolognese sauce—and a rich bolognese sauce itself, simmered for an impressive nine hours. Additionally, customers can find tortellini and gnocchi at Claro's Italian Markets, emphasizing fresh ingredients over rehydrated potato products.

CEO Francesco Sinatra expressed his excitement, stating, "We’re thrilled to bring our family recipes to the grocery aisle—and ultimately into the homes of more Angelenos. Partnering with Gelson's and Claro's is a natural fit as we share a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and our customers."

Pasta Sisters was founded in 2015 by Paola Da Re and her son Francesco, who passionately carry forward generational family recipes. Da Re dedicated extensive time to sourcing premium ingredients from both Italy and California, ensuring that the family’s culinary traditions could be experienced authentically. The use of the finest products shines through in every step of their production process, which includes hand-cutting pasta daily starting from as early as 6 a.m.

All Pasta Sisters pasta is made using top-quality "00" flour, eggs, and premium extra-virgin olive oil, avoiding fillers or preservatives. The flour originated from the renowned Petra Molino Quaglia mill in Veneto, Italy, which specializes in a unique flaking process that provides the pasta with its signature golden hue and delightful texture. Their bolognese sauce is renowned for its deep flavor, achieved through its long simmering process.

Pasta Sisters has invested in the best technology for pasta production, utilizing Italian Emiliomiti equipment. Remarkably, they own the only tortellini-making machine in the United States certified by the Bologna Chamber of Commerce, a significant distinction since traditional tortellini is usually crafted by hand. To maintain the quality of their products, Pasta Sisters flash-freezes their pasta soon after production, preserving its taste and texture for the customers. When boiled, it tastes just like fresh pasta.

This retail launch comes at an auspicious time, as Italian culinary traditions gain global recognition. In 2025, UNESCO designated Italian cuisine as a part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage, emphasizing the need to preserve age-old culinary techniques. Giorgia Sinatra, the Creative Director, remarked, "With this expansion, customers can bring home premium, restaurant-quality Italian pasta and make it their own. It’s about blending their traditions with the best of our kitchen."

Pasta Sisters originated from a simple desire to share home-cooked Italian meals. Founded by Paola Da Re—who initially moved to the United States from Padova, Italy, in 2010—it quickly transitioned from a comforting kitchen practice to a vibrant restaurant. What started as a small deli-counter-style establishment in 2015 rapidly evolved into a bustling culinary favorite for people across Los Angeles, bolstered by the family's warm hospitality and passion for authentic Italian fare.

The family has since expanded to include several locations, striving to keep the spirit of genuine Italian cooking alive. Their retail items are now available across various Gelson’s markets in several Southern Californian cities, including Santa Barbara, Sherman Oaks, and San Diego, with plans for further distribution.

For food enthusiasts looking to elevate their Italian meal experience, Pasta Sisters offers not just a product, but a slice of authentic Italian culinary tradition, right within their local grocery store.