As the Melbourne chill sets in, nothing satisfies quite like a steaming bowl of pasta — especially when it’s made with premium sauces and artisanal pasta. At Gertrude Grocer, we’ve curated a range of rich, slow-cooked Italian sauces and quality pasta shapes to help you create restaurant-worthy comfort food at home.
Whether you prefer a rustic ragu or a creamy mushroom sauce, we’ve got the pantry essentials to take your weeknight meals to another level.
Our Premium Pasta Sauce Range
We proudly stock a delicious variety of authentic Italian sauces, including:
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Don Antonio Sauces – Slow-cooked and made in Abruzzo with rich San Marzano tomatoes.
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Lil’ Bella Sauces – Small-batch Australian-made, full of character and flavour.
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Rosso Passata & Tomato Jars – A clean base for your own creations, perfect for layering flavour.
Pair them with artisan dried pasta or fresh pasta from our fridge — including gluten-free and spelt options — for the perfect cold-night comfort.
5 Hearty Pasta Dishes to Try This Winter
1. Rigatoni with Don Antonio Pomodoro & Basil Sauce
Pair chunky rigatoni with Don Antonio’s fragrant pomodoro basil sauce. Add sautéed eggplant and top with shaved pecorino for a simple but deeply satisfying dish.
2. Fettuccine with Lil’ Bella Creamy Truffle Sauce
Boil fresh fettuccine, toss it with warmed Lil’ Bella truffle cream sauce, and finish with cracked pepper and a drizzle of truffle oil from our truffle collection.
3. Spaghetti with Rosso Arrabbiata Sauce
For a bit of heat, stir Rosso’s Arrabbiata sauce through hot spaghetti. Add olives and capers for a puttanesca-style kick, and top with grated parmigiano.
4. Penne with Italian Sausage Ragu
Brown Italian sausage and garlic, then stir in Rosso Passata and a splash of red wine. Simmer until rich, and toss through penne with chopped parsley and parmesan.
5. Gluten-Free Pasta with Creamy Mushroom & Spinach
Use our gluten-free pasta and pair it with a cream sauce made using fresh mushrooms, garlic, and baby spinach. Finish with a dollop of mascarpone and truffle salt.
Pasta Pairing Tips
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Short pasta shapes like penne, rigatoni, and fusilli are great for chunky sauces with meat or vegetables.
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Long pasta like spaghetti or tagliatelle is perfect for smooth sauces like carbonara or pomodoro.
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Always save a splash of pasta water to help bind your sauce and add silkiness.
Shop Gourmet Pasta Ingredients at Gertrude Grocer
Whether you’re looking to whip up a quick midweek dinner or impress guests with a slow-cooked Sunday lunch, Gertrude Grocer has everything you need. Shop in-store at our Kensington or Carlton locations, or browse the full pantry range online with Click & Collect available.