the heart of Sunday Sauce

from 1880 to 1914, the great wave of Italian immigration to the United States carried my great-grandparents across the ocean in search of hope and prosperity. leaving behind the poverty of Southern Italy, they came to a new country where they didn’t speak the language but found comfort in their food and family traditions—practices they passed down through generations.

one of the most cherished traditions in my family was Sunday dinner. this was our time to gather, share a meal, and reconnect with loved ones. the centerpiece of those evenings was always the sauce. my grandparents would simmer tomatoes, garlic, and assorted bones on the stove all morning and into the afternoon, filling the house with rich, irresistible aromas. the once-quiet home would grow livelier as family & friends poured in to visit. around the dining table, we’d sit, talk, and prepare sides together. no distractions, no phones, no television—just food and heartfelt conversation.

the Sunday Sauce company is built on those very traditions, inspired by the recipes and techniques passed down from my family and reframed to complement our modern lives. the tradition starts with our first sauce, "original 76" honoring my great grandfather who was born in Sicily in 1876. without whom, none of this would be possible. my great grandfather, who was born in Calabria in 1889, is remembered through our "spicy 89" sauce made with Calabrian chili peppers.

unlike a traditional fresh tomato sauce, Sunday Sauce is crafted in small batches and slow cooked for hours with beef marrow bones to create a deep, savory flavor. it’s a red sauce that carries the soul of Southern Italy in every bite.

today, families come in all shapes and sizes, but one thing remains constant: our shared need for connection, love, and nourishment. whether your table seats two or twenty, The Sunday Sauce Company brings the warmth of our family to yours. we hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

"food is not just what we eat—it’s the story of where we’ve come from, the hands that have shaped it, and the love passed down from one generation to the next. for Italian immigrants, every meal was a reminder of home, a way to keep their heritage alive and to share it with new neighbors, making a place in the world for both their history and their future."