Star — Italy’s Kitchen Essential Since 1948

Star is one of Italy’s most trusted food brands — a fixture in Italian kitchens for over 75 years. From the iconic bouillon cubes that form the base of countless Italian soups and risottos, to the beloved Gran Ragù meat sauces and the Tigullio pesto range, Star products are the shortcuts that Italian home cooks actually use. Our Star collection brings you the full lineup, imported from Italy.

Dado — Italian Bouillon Cubes

The Star Dado is Italy’s most iconic bouillon cube — the foundation of Italian broths, risottos, soups, and sauces.

  • Dado Star Classico — 10 cubes; the classic meat bouillon
  • Dado Star Classico -30% Salt — reduced sodium version; also in 20-cube 200g pack
  • Dado Star Vegetale — 10 cubes; vegetable bouillon
  • Dado Star Vegetale -30% Salt — reduced sodium vegetable bouillon
  • Il Mio Dado Star — Porcini Mushroom — 100g; intense mushroom bouillon for risotto and pasta sauces

Gran Ragù — Ready-to-Use Meat Sauce

Star’s Gran Ragù is Italy’s go-to jarred meat sauce — slow-cooked, rich, and genuinely good. Just heat and toss with pasta.

  • Gran Ragù Classico — 2x180g double pack; the classic Bolognese-style meat sauce
  • Gran Ragù with Sausage — rich pork sausage ragù
  • Gran Ragù with Speck — with smoked speck for a northern Italian twist
  • Gran Ragù Spicy with Hot Peppers — for those who like heat

Il Mio Risotto — Ready-to-Cook Risotto

Star’s Il Mio Risotto range makes authentic Italian risotto simple — just add water and stir.

  • Risotto Milanese — the classic saffron risotto of Milan
  • Risotto with Porcini Mushrooms — 175g; earthy and rich
  • Risotto Porcini e Zafferano — porcini and saffron combination
  • Risotto with Shrimps — seafood risotto

Pesto Tigullio — Star’s Gourmet Pesto Range

Star’s Tigullio pesto line goes well beyond the classic Genovese — a full range of Italian-style pestos and vegetable sauces for pasta, bruschetta, and more.

  • Gran Pesto alla Genovese Tigullio — the classic basil pesto
  • Gran Pesto Pomodori Secchi e Pistacchi — sun-dried tomato and pistachio pesto, 190g
  • Pesto Tigullio Creamy Genovese — a creamier take on the classic
  • Pesto Tigullio Genovese Without Garlic — for garlic-free diets
  • Pesto Tigullio Ricotta, Truffle and Black Pepper — a luxurious combination
  • Pesto Star Artichokes and Nuts — $6.89
  • Pesto Star Peppers and Nuts — $6.89
  • Pesto Star Olives and Almond — $6.89

The Italian kitchen’s best friend — since 1948.