Michaels of Brooklyn Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce is a 32 oz (907 g) jar of Brooklyn-made Italian-American sauce built on six ingredients: tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh garlic, Italian olive oil, fresh parsley, and spices. It is Non-GMO, gluten free, and has no added sugar, available as a single jar or in a pack of 3, shipped fast from New Jersey.
Michaels of Brooklyn Fresh Tomato & Basil: A Bright, Six-Ingredient Sauce
- Six ingredients — tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh garlic, Italian olive oil, fresh parsley, and spices, nothing else
- Bright basil flavor — fresh basil leads the recipe for a lighter, brighter tomato taste than the Marinara
- No added sugar — 0 g added sugars; sweetness comes only from ripe tomatoes
- Non-GMO and gluten free — Non-GMO Project Verified and certified gluten free
- Made in Brooklyn, USA — crafted and jarred in Brooklyn, New York, from a recipe dating to 1964
- Jar size and packs — 32 oz (907 g) per jar, about 7 servings, sold as a Single or a Pack of 3
How to Use
Warm the sauce gently in a saucepan over medium-low heat and toss with spaghetti, penne, or angel hair, adding a ladle of starchy pasta water to help it coat the noodles. It also works as a pizza base or spooned over grilled chicken and fish for a lighter dinner. Store unopened jars in a cool, dry pantry. After opening, refrigerate with the lid on and use within five to seven days, since the sauce contains no preservatives.
About Michaels of Brooklyn
Michaels of Brooklyn began as an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, New York, in 1964 and later started jarring the sauces served in the dining room. The line includes Marinara, Fresh Tomato and Basil, Puttanesca, and other classic Italian-American sauces, all made with Italian olive oil and no added sugar. The sauces are Non-GMO Project Verified, certified gluten free, and produced in Brooklyn. Browse more jarred sauces in our Pasta Sauce collection. Learn more at michaelsofbrooklyn.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Michaels of Brooklyn Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce contain allergens?
The listed ingredients are tomatoes, fresh basil, fresh garlic, Italian olive oil, fresh parsley, and spices, and none of the major allergens are declared on the current label. It is certified gluten free and made without dairy, nuts, or fish. Recipes and facility notices can change between runs, so read the printed label if you have a serious allergy.
How should I store Michaels of Brooklyn Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce after opening?
Keep the unopened jar in a cool, dry pantry at room temperature. Once opened, put the lid back on, refrigerate it, and use the sauce within five to seven days, since it contains no preservatives. Leftover sauce also freezes well in a sealed container for up to three months.
What is the difference between Fresh Tomato & Basil and Marinara?
Both share the same tomato, garlic, and olive oil base, but Fresh Tomato & Basil leans on fresh basil for a brighter, lighter flavor with fewer ingredients overall. Marinara adds onion, salt, and pepper for a rounder, more traditional tomato-sauce taste. Both are jarred in Brooklyn with no added sugar or preservatives.
Where is Michaels of Brooklyn Fresh Tomato & Basil Sauce made?
It is made and jarred in Brooklyn, New York, USA, by the company that grew out of the original Michaels of Brooklyn restaurant founded in 1964. The recipe uses Italian olive oil, but the sauce is produced domestically. Each unit is a 32 oz (907 g) glass jar, sold as a Single or a Pack of 3.