Scarpetta Tomato and Arugula, 19.8-Ounce Jars (Pack of 4)

Sadly, disappointing, especially for the hype and the price. Mix a can of crushed tomatoes with some V8 and you get the same result for a lot less money.... IF that's the taste you're looking for. It may not be ! Sorry, I really wanted to love this stuff because it sounds good and because of the cutesy label. It also seems every sauce this company makes is too runny. I don't know what part of Italy this may be from, but I lived in Sicily for two years and their sauces are thick and hearty and so flavorful you only need a small amount. And of course rich with olive oil. .

We discovered Scarpetta sauces a while back but they are no longer available in our geographic area so we order from Amazon. These are very tasty sauces with moderate sodium levels and no artificial preservatives. The containers are microwaveable and reusable.

This sauce is one of the freshest tasting I've ever had. It's all natural no ugly unpronounceable words in it's ingredients, just fresh chunky tomatoes.....just right! You'll love it!

I was reluctant to try this out, because I've had so many terrible jarred pasta sauces and no one had reviewed this product yet, but my fears were quickly put to rest. This is the BEST jarred pasta sauce I've ever had. Actually, it's probably the best pasta sauce I've ever had prepared by someone else, period. Only a super-fresh homemade sauce, made with wonderful ingredients (San Marzano tomatoes, roasted onions and garlic, etc.) can compete. Considering that such a sauce really takes hours to make, all told, I'm thrilled to use this instead. This flavor in particular is an excellent base to use for other sauces - it won't overpower the other ingredients you add, but it has such a fantastic flavor it can easily be used on its own. One of my favorite things to do is use a half-a-jar of this sauce over organic prepared ravioli - it's a super-quick, somewhat healthy meal that tastes amazing. The heat from the freshly boiled ravioli is sufficient to warm up the sauce, so there's no need to even cook the sauce separately - you just pour it on and you're done!The jars are very nice, thick, reusable polypropylene (#5). I use them to bring my lunch to work everyday - it's pretty surprising how nice they are - they are definitely not disposable junk. There are some reports of an occasional jar arriving broken if this item is shipped via ground, which is honestly hard for me to imagine. I use Amazon Prime, so mine arrive via two-day, and the packaging is always flawless. To address this problem, Amazon had a "Pasta Lovers Gift Set" from this company with extra packaging, but it doesn't appear to show up in searches anymore. It contained four flavors - Marinara, Arrabbiata, Tuscan Vodka, and Barely Bolognese, if I remember correctly. All delicious - the Arrabbiata is fairly spicy, though.Anyway, buy this sauce! The more people buy it, the more wonderful flavors Amazon will presumably carry. One final note - this is a GREAT DEAL for these sauces. If you don't believe me, take a look elsewhere on the web for this company's sauces - five bucks a jar is an absolute steal for an all-natural product of this top-notch quality.

Cooking spaghetti sauces have been my nemesis since I got together with my (now) husband, who is a vegetarian. I loved learning about this whole new world of cooking without meat, but tomato-based pasta sauces beyond marinara have been a challenge. It is quite easy to become dependent on meat to provide flavor in Italian sauces and I haven't been able to really crack the secret to doing a hearty sauce without it. I've tried recipe after recipe and just can't seem to get something that really has a robust flavor. Well, the Scarpetta people don't have my problem. Tomato and arugula? I thought I might be crazy when I ordered it, but the reviews were so good and there was a promotion, so I thought, what the heck. I'm glad I did. Until I can figure out how to do something like this myself, this is the next best thing.No corn syrup, no preservative mumbo jumbo, but a better sauce and more strong, bold, bright and sweet tomato flavor than anything you're going to find in the jarred section of the grocery store. I'm a big believer that the best Italian food is often the simplest approach, done well. This sauce is a perfect argument for that philosophy. Sincerely recommended. If I had a gripe, it would be that we ate the whole jar in a night. Could I get one of those gigantic plastic salsa bottles full of this, please?

My husband and I love the Tomato and Arugula sauce. I served it the other day with asparagus tips warmed in the sauce, over Kashi Pilaf with a poached egg on top and a bit of Parmesan. It is just the right consistency, with a mellow freshly made flavor, superior to the canned product. Even the container is nice and reusable.

I was skeptical until I tasted this delicious product. It does taste fresh, wholesome, and home-made. Great over angel-hair pasta! Easy to heat up and use numerous ways. I got a really good deal from Amazon on a promotional special. No delivery problems, broken seals or jars.