Rao's Homemade Tomato Basil Pasta Sauce

Rao's Homemade is a premium food brand that traces its heritage back to the legendary Rao's restaurant founded in 1896 in East Harlem, New York. The brand gained international fame for its commitment to high-quality, authentic Italian recipes, specifically its slow-cooked pasta sauces that use no artificial ingredients or added sugars.

While the brand originated in the United States as an extension of the New York restaurant's culinary tradition, the sauces are primarily manufactured in Italy to ensure the use of authentic Italian tomatoes and traditional production methods. This 'Product of Italy' status is a key differentiator in the premium retail market.

In recent years, the brand underwent significant corporate transitions. Originally managed by Rao's Specialty Foods, it was acquired by Sovos Brands in 2017. In a major industry move in 2024, Campbell Soup Company acquired Sovos Brands, bringing Rao's into its extensive portfolio of food and beverage products as a cornerstone of its premium meals segment.