Our Sauce

100+ Year Old Recipe

Our Sauce

Monte's is a Proudly 100% Clean Label Product.

We only use natural ingredients.

WE ARE THE BEST FOR A REASON

Our Vine Ripened Fresh Plum Tomatoes are the best American grown tomatoes available - which we find paramount to most Italian tomatoes available today as the popularity of “San Marzano” & similar Italian tomato varieties has led to mechanized commercial farming and mislabeling. Our tomatoes are grown in California via the rural Italian tradition and are washed and steam peeled. Additional ingredients are sourced locally from the best farms in the Hudson Valley, NY whenever seasonably available.

No tomato blends, pastes, starches, fillers, artificial additives, colors, dried herbs or added sugars.

Single origin, small batch, low intervention.

Certified Kosher, Vegan & Gluten free.

WHOLE PEELED CALIFORNIA TOMATOES

We only use single-origin California restaurant-grade 100% whole peeled plum tomatoes - not crushed or pureed, which are canned at peak harvest. The popularity of ‘San Marzano’ and related Italian tomato varieties has resulted in mechanized commercial farming and mislabeling. We hand select our tomatoes so only 1 of every 3 tomatoes from the harvest reach our jar.

SMALL BATCH

We cook in small batches so the sauce in a jar is just like how we have made it in our kitchen for 100+ years, which additionally prevents overcooking. Because the enemy to tomato flavor is heat and time. Most other sauce brands cook in 1-2000 gallon kettles, which overcooks the tomatoes at high temperatures over long periods of time. Creating a significant difference between the first and last jar out of those batches.

BLENDED SMOOTH, TO PERFECTION

Our sauce is blended Smooth to perfectly coat your pasta and allow for versatility in cooking. Make your favorite eggplant or chicken parm, chili, braise meats, or even make a Bloody Mary!

LOW INTERVENTION, REAL INGREDIENTS.

Similar to great wine, we let our ingredients do the talking. Our low-intervention methods never include any Tomato blends, purees, or pastes - tomato paste is tomato waste, a concentrate typically made from the skins, scraps, seeds and even the worms of the harvest. Additionally, we NEVER use preservatives, additives dies, seed oils, added sugars or dehydrated herbs. Just real fresh produce, tomatoes, olive oil and love.

Original

Crafted with hand-selected, vine-ripened tomatoes and a delicate blend of fresh herbs, this sauce is slow-simmered to achieve a rich, velvety texture and an authentic Italian flavor. Perfect for turning everyday pasta into something extraordinary.

Sweet Pepper

Monte’s Sweet Pepper Tomato Sauce is a harmonious blend of ripe tomatoes and sweet bell peppers, creating a sauce that’s rich, vibrant, and naturally sweet. Its smooth texture and balanced flavor make it a versatile choice for pasta, pizza, or as a base for creative culinary dishes.

Spicy

Spicy Tomato Sauce is a vibrant, fiery take on the classic Italian staple. Made with ripe tomatoes, aromatic garlic, and a bold kick of chili flakes, it delivers a perfect balance of heat and depth. Its smooth texture and rich flavor make it an ideal companion for pasta, pizza, or as a base for creative dishes.

Fra Diavolo

Fra Diavolo is a bold, fiery tomato sauce that brings a touch of heat to classic Italian dishes. Made with ripe tomatoes, crushed red pepper, and a blend of aromatic herbs, it delivers a perfect balance of spice and richness for those who love a little kick in their meals.

Currently available at select retailers. Available online soon.

Marinara

Montes Marinara is a classic Italian tomato sauce that delivers simplicity and flavor in perfect harmony. Made with ripe tomatoes, extra virgin olive oil, and a blend of fresh herbs, it’s a versatile staple for countless dishes.

Currently available at select retailers. Available online soon.