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title: From Paesana, With Love | Blog | holidays
description: holidays | Paesana ladles up heaping helpings of food tips, as well as interesting tidbits about your favorite Italian staples. From why pasta comes in so many shapes and sizes, to the best application for sauces, this is the spot for all the delicious data.
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# From Paesana, With Love

Storytelling is a side dish perfectly paired with all food, but especially with Italian meals. As families and friends congregate around tables for hours on end, they often pass around daily anecdotes along with platters of pasta and meat. This is the beauty of dining with Italians—food doesn't merely feed the body, it nourishes the soul in a celebration of life, love and community. Join Paesana as we take you on a journey through the many aspects of our process, from our kitchen to yours.

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[holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [celebrate](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/celebrate), [creamy pasta sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/creamy-pasta-sauce), [restaurant quality sauces](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/restaurant-quality-sauces)

###### [Introducing Paesana Reserve](https://www.paesana.com/blog/introducing-paesana-reserve)

Make each occasion unforgettable with Paesana premium quality sauces and condiments! We now invite you to try a new line of creamy pasta sauces! Paesana Reserve Sauces are a new line of restaurant-quality creamy pasta sauces! Now available at select ShopRite stores and Paesana.com.

[![](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Frittata-Blog.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/celebrate-every-holiday-with-paesana)

[holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [Classic Pizza Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/classic-pizza-sauce), [olives](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/olives), [castelvetrano](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/castelvetrano), [celebrate](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/celebrate)

###### [Celebrate Every Holiday with Paesana](https://www.paesana.com/blog/celebrate-every-holiday-with-paesana)

Delicious recipes and festive ideas to make every celebration unforgettable — from Valentine’s Day to Christmas.

[![Frittata with eggs, spinach and mushrooms on plate with fork](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/Frittata-with-eggs,-spinach-and-mushrooms-on-plate-with-fork.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/an-italian-mothers-day)

[italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [lasagna](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/lasagna), [pesto](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pesto), [italian desserts](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-desserts), [risotto](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/risotto)

###### [An Italian Mother’s Day](https://www.paesana.com/blog/an-italian-mothers-day)

Whether cooking for momma, with her, or in memory of her, these Italian dishes are a wonderful way to celebrate Mother’s Day.

[![Casatiello o tortano napoletano on table with powdered sugar sprinkled around](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/Casatiello%20o%20tortano%20napoletano%20on%20table%20with%20powdered%20sugar%20sprinkled%20around.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/italian-easter-feast)

[italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [pork](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pork), [italian desserts](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-desserts)

###### [Italian Easter Feast](https://www.paesana.com/blog/italian-easter-feast)

The food traditions of Easter Sunday in an Italian household rival that of any other holiday.

[![Closeup of osso buco made of cross cut veal shank with oranges and tomatoes](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/Closeup-of-osso-buco-made-of-cross-cut-veal-shank-with-oranges-and-tomatoes.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/most-romantic-italian-meals)

[Pasta Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta-sauce), [pasta](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta), [italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [veal](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/veal), [risotto](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/risotto)

###### [Most Romantic Italian Meals](https://www.paesana.com/blog/most-romantic-italian-meals)

Paesana’s top dishes to cook for someone you love on Valentine’s Day and any other occasion.

[![Italian antipasti wine snacks set: cheese variety, Mediterranean olives, pickles, Prosciutto di Parma, tomatoes, artichokes and wine in glasses](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/italian%20aps.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/paesanas-quick-italian-appetizers)

[Pasta Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta-sauce), [italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [christmas](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/christmas), [pizza](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pizza), [olives](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/olives), [condiments](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/condiments), [appetizers](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/appetizers)

###### [Paesana’s Quick Italian Appetizers](https://www.paesana.com/blog/paesanas-quick-italian-appetizers)

We’ve got some ideas for quick Italian appetizers that are perfect for a small holiday gathering.

[![Christmas panettone cake with raisins, fruit and wine](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/Christmas%20panettone%20cake%20with%20raisins,%20fruit%20and%20wine.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/paesanas-five-favorite-holiday-desserts)

[holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [christmas](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/christmas), [italian desserts](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-desserts)

###### [Paesana’s Five Favorite Holiday Desserts](https://www.paesana.com/blog/paesanas-five-favorite-holiday-desserts)

This array of Italian sweet treats completes your holiday table spread.

[![Collage of recipes - Chicken Cacciatore, Baked Ziti, Shrimp Fra Diavolo and Shrimp Fra Diavolo](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/Collage%20of%20recipes%20-%20Chicken%20Cacciatore,%20Baked%20Ziti,%20Shrimp%20Fra%20Diavolo%20and%20Shrimp%20Fra%20Diavolo.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/the-italian-day-of-rest)

[Pasta Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta-sauce), [pasta](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta), [italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [thanksgiving](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/thanksgiving), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [christmas](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/christmas)

###### [The Italian Day Of Rest](https://www.paesana.com/blog/the-italian-day-of-rest)

Before you start planning your Italian-American Christmas, enjoy simple times in the kitchen with Paesana.

[![Thanksgiving spread with all the fixings on a contemporary classic table](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/Thanksgiving%20spread%20with%20all%20the%20fixings%20on%20a%20contemporary%20classic%20table.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/thanksgiving-leftovers-italian-style)

[pasta](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta), [carbonara](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/carbonara), [thanksgiving](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/thanksgiving), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [ragu](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/ragu), [bolognese](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/bolognese)

###### [Thanksgiving Leftovers: Italian Style](https://www.paesana.com/blog/thanksgiving-leftovers-italian-style)

Don’t despair over loads of leftovers—make these Italian-style meals with all your turkey day trimmings.

[![assortment of dishes on a table including fish, spaghetti with seafood, bread](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/feast-of-the-seven-fishes.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/feast-of-the-seven-fishes-an-italian-american-christmas-eve-legacy)

[Pasta Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta-sauce), [italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/sauce), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays), [christmas](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/christmas), [lobster](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/lobster), [seafood](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/seafood), [fish](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/fish), [anchovies](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/anchovies), [Marinara](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/marinara)

###### [Feast Of The Seven Fishes: An Italian-American Christmas Eve Legacy](https://www.paesana.com/blog/feast-of-the-seven-fishes-an-italian-american-christmas-eve-legacy)

Christmas is the time of traditions—like the Italian-American Feast of the Seven Fishes.

[![family celebrating thanksgiving](https://www.paesana.com/hubfs/Blog/family-celebrating-thanksgiving.jpg)](https://www.paesana.com/blog/an-italian-american-thanksgiving)

[Pasta Sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/pasta-sauce), [italian food](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/italian-food), [meatballs](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/meatballs), [sauce](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/sauce), [thanksgiving](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/thanksgiving), [holidays](https://www.paesana.com/blog/tag/holidays)

###### [An Italian-American Thanksgiving](https://www.paesana.com/blog/an-italian-american-thanksgiving)

More than merely turkey and stuffing, an Italian-American Thanksgiving brings plenty of pasta and sauce to the table.

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