Rao's Homemade Marinara Sauce

Rao’s Homemade is a premium food brand that originated from the legendary Rao’s restaurant in East Harlem, New York, which was founded in 1896 by Charles Rao. The brand was officially launched in 1992 to allow consumers to enjoy the restaurant's authentic Italian sauces at home. Known for its 'slow-simmered' process and high-quality ingredients like Italian whole peeled tomatoes and olive oil, the sauce became a gold standard in the premium pasta sauce category.

Historically, the brand was managed by Rao's Specialty Foods. In 2017, the brand was acquired by Sovos Brands, which helped scale its distribution globally. In a major industry shift in early 2024, the Campbell Soup Company completed its acquisition of Sovos Brands, making it the ultimate owner of the Rao's portfolio. While many Rao’s products are traditionally imported from Italy to maintain authenticity, the brand's rapid growth has led to diversified production facilities across North America and Europe under Campbell’s oversight.