Curvy Story
Rooted in the Soul of Old World Italy
In Italy, food has never been simply just food.
It’s love that’s passed from pot to plate. It’s long afternoons in the kitchen, recipes that are remembered instead of written down, tomatoes that have picked at the peak of their flavor, and meals that are savored slowly around a crowded table.
In the villages of Southern Italy, particularly throughout Campania near Naples, sauce is never
rushed or made overly complicated. It is made the same way that generations of nonnas have
always made it — with patience, integrity, carefully selected ingredients, and deep respect for tradition.
There are no shortcuts when it comes to making great sauce.
At The Curvy Italian, we believe something this meaningful deserves to be protected.
That is why our sauces are made with 100% D.O.P. Certified San Marzano tomatoes, grown in the rich volcanic soil that surrounds Mount Vesuvius — in the same treasured region that has shaped Italian cooking for centuries. These tomatoes are not simply ingredients. They are right at the heart of fine Italian cooking.
We make our sauces the same way our nonnas made it, with the same loving attention to detail for every ingredient that’s used and every step along the way as it’s prepared.
When something is made right, you can taste the difference.
More importantly you can feel it.
It All Begins with Extraordinary Ingredients
Nearly two thousand years ago, the eruption of Mount Vesuvius transformed the land surrounding Naples into one of the most fertile growing regions on earth.
Today, that dark, mineral-rich volcanic soil gives rise to one of Italy’s most precious treasures for cooking: the San Marzano Tomatoes.
Naturally sweeter, lower in acidity, and remarkably rich in flavor, real San Marzano Tomatoes are prized across Italy for their velvety texture and beautifully balanced taste. Their meaty flesh creates a depth and richness that defines exceptional Italian sauces.
San Marzano Tomatoes are clearly the gold standard when it comes to authentic Italian cooking. Other tomatoes don't even come close.
For us, choosing other tomatoes was never an option. To honor Italian tradition, we knew we had to begin where true Italian flavor begins.
You can't make a great sauce with second-rate tomatoes.
Our Commitment to Authenticity
At The Curvy Italian, we only use 100% D.O.P. Certified San Marzano Tomatoes. The Italian government's Denominazione d'Origine Protetta (Protected Designation of Origin) certification verifies where the tomatoes are grown, how they are cultivated, and whether they meet the strict standards required to be considered truly authentic. Without that certification, you don't really know what you're getting.
In a world full of misleading marketing claims, we believe trust belongs in every jar we produce. For us, authenticity isn't a marketing gimmick or a label claim. It's a promise. A promise too honor our own family traditions. A promise to never compromise on quality. And a promise to give people real food they can feel really good about serving.
The whole reason we got into making sauce was because we couldn't find a good sauce in stores. We're not about to make sauce that we would be disappointed with.
Making Our Nonnas Proud
Our recipes come from our nonnas’ kitchens learned the old fashioned way: standing side by side, tasting as you go, and understanding that the best meals are never rushed. Made with real ingredients, simple methods, and a whole lot of heart, our sauces are designed to bring warmth back to everyday meals. Comforting. Beautifully balanced. Full of soul.
The kind of food that feels both elevated and deeply familiar. From Old World Italy to your family’s table with love.
Meet Our Founders
Growing up in a close-knit first-generation Italian American family, some of our most meaningful memories were made in the kitchen where cooking meant connection, tradition, and love. But as life became busier, we realized something was missing.
Finding a sauce in stores that truly tasted homemade and was made with authentic ingredients and the same care as what we had grown up with felt nearly impossible. So we started making sauce based on family recipes.
At first, it was simply for friends and family. Then came the farmers market and a local store. Customers returned week after week, sharing stories about how our sauce reminded them of Sunday dinners with their parents and grandparents. Seemed like we had captured something important.
We've built The Curvy Italian with one simple mission: To bring truly authentic Italian food to modern families without ever compromising on quality, ingredients, or heart.
We know that great food doesn't just feed people. It brings people together.
– April & Lucas Spinazzola