From silky-smooth sauces to deli-counter delights, Costco’s shelves are bursting with authentic Italian flavor at warehouse-club prices. Whether you’re stocking the pantry or planning a full trattoria-style spread, these ten staples deserve a spot in your cart right now. (Prices and package sizes can vary slightly by region—always check your local club for the latest.)
1. Rao’s Marinara Sauce
A cult-favorite straight from Rao’s legendary New York kitchen, this slow-simmered sauce is made with Italian tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and herbs. It’s as close to homemade as you’ll get in a jar.
Nutritional Facts (½ cup / 125 g)
- Calories: 100
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbs: 6 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 1 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Protein: 2 g
Ingredients
Italian tomatoes, olive oil, onions, crushed garlic, basil, oregano, salt, black pepper.
Preparation Instructions
Warm gently in a saucepan 5–7 minutes; toss with pasta, spoon over meatballs, or use as a pizza base.
2. Kirkland Signature Parmigiano-Reggiano Stravecchio
Aged a minimum of 30 months in Parma, this DOP cheese boasts crunchy tyrosine crystals, deep nutty aroma, and a lingering umami finish—perfect for shaving over pastas or nibbling with balsamic.
Nutritional Facts (1 oz / 28 g)
- Calories: 120
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbs: 0 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 10 g (label average)
Ingredients
Unpasteurized cow’s milk, salt, rennet.
Preparation Instructions
Serve at room temperature; grate or shave over risotto, salad, or fruit. Wrap tightly in parchment, then plastic, and refrigerate for freshness.
3. Garofalo Organic Pasta (Assorted Cuts)
Produced in Gragnano, the IGP-protected “city of pasta,” Garofalo’s bronze-die shapes have a rough surface that clings to sauce. USDA-organic semolina keeps flavor clean and wheat-forward.
Nutritional Facts (2 oz dry / 56 g)
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 1 g
- Carbs: 43 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 6 g
Ingredients
Organic durum wheat semolina, water.
Preparation Instructions
Boil 4 qts salted water per 1 lb pasta; cook 8–11 min (shape-dependent) until al dente. Reserve ½ cup starchy water for emulsifying sauce.
4. Pasta Prima Spinach & Mozzarella Ravioli
These refrigerated ravioli are packed with leafy spinach and a trio of cheeses, giving weeknight dinners a trattoria twist in under five minutes.
Nutritional Facts (1 cup / 100 g)
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 9 g
- Carbs: 28 g
- Sodium: 480 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 11 g
Ingredients
Spinach, mozzarella & cream cheeses, bread crumbs, Parmesan, Romano, canola oil, garlic, salt, spices, egg-enriched pasta dough.
Preparation Instructions
Simmer in salted water 3–4 min until ravioli float; toss with browned butter–sage, pesto, or Rao’s Marinara.
5. Kirkland Signature Five Cheese Tortelloni
Stuffed with ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, and asiago, these plump tortelloni turn a basic red-sauce supper into an Italian comfort classic.
Nutritional Facts (1 cup / 100 g)
- Calories: 270
- Fat: 8 g
- Carbs: 37 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 2 g
- Protein: 13 g
Ingredients
Enriched semolina pasta, five-cheese filling (ricotta, mozzarella, Parmesan, Romano, asiago), whole eggs, salt, seasonings.
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Preparation Instructions
Boil 4 min; finish in a skillet with browned butter, fresh sage, and a splash of pasta water for a silky sauce.
6. Kirkland Signature Italian Style Beef Meatballs
Fully cooked, flame-broiled meatballs seasoned with Romano cheese, garlic, and parsley—ideal for sub sandwiches, quick pasta nights, or cocktail skewers.
Nutritional Facts (3 meatballs / 85 g)
- Calories: 230
- Fat: 18 g
- Carbs: 5 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 1 g
- Protein: 12 g
Ingredients
Beef, water, bread crumbs, Romano cheese, egg, garlic, spice blend, parsley, salt.
Preparation Instructions
Heat 15 min in a 375 °F oven or simmer 10 min in marinara; great in meatball sliders.
7. Kirkland Signature Italian Sausage & Beef Lasagna
Layer upon layer of pasta, herbed ricotta, mozzarella, and a hearty sausage-and-beef ragù—this freezer staple feeds a crowd with minimal effort.
Nutritional Facts (1 cup / 226 g)
- Calories: 410
- Fat: 23 g
- Carbs: 29 g
- Sodium: 890 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 2 g
- Sugar: 6 g
- Protein: 24 g
Ingredients
Durum wheat pasta, ricotta, mozzarella, beef, Italian sausage, tomato paste, onions, garlic, spices.
Preparation Instructions
Bake from frozen: 400 °F, 60–70 min (remove film last 10 min for browned cheese). Rest 10 min before slicing.
8. Veroni Antipasto Italiano
A ready-made assortment of prosciutto, coppa, and salame Milano—thin-sliced and tray-ready for aperitivo hour or charcuterie boards.
Nutritional Facts (1 oz / 28 g)
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Sodium: 510 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
Ingredients
Pork, salt, spices, natural flavorings, cultured celery powder (nitrite source).
Preparation Instructions
Open 15 min before serving to let aromas bloom; pair with Castelvetrano olives and Parmigiano shards.
9. Citterio Prosciutto di Parma
DOP prosciutto aged up to 14 months in Parma’s mountain air for a buttery texture and delicate sweetness—perfect draped over melon or wrapped around grissini.
Nutritional Facts (1 oz / 28 g)
- Calories: 62
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Carbs: 0 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 8 g
Ingredients
Pork, sea salt.
Preparation Instructions
Serve paper-thin at room temperature; use in panini or atop pizza post-bake.
10. Asaro Organic Castelvetrano Olives
Harvested in Sicily, these bright-green olives are prized for their buttery bite and mild sweetness—an antipasto staple that even olive skeptics love.
Nutritional Facts (4 olives / 15 g)
- Calories: 30
- Fat: 2.7 g
- Carbs: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Dietary Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
Ingredients
Organic Castelvetrano olives, water, sea salt, citric acid.
Preparation Instructions
Drain and serve chilled; toss into salads, pasta, or enjoy alongside aged cheeses.
Buon Appetito!
From pantry workhorses like Rao’s Marinara and Garofalo Organic Pasta to splurge-worthy stars such as Parmigiano-Reggiano Stravecchio and Citterio Prosciutto, Costco makes it easy (and affordable) to channel nonna’s kitchen any night of the week. Grab these Italian essentials on your next run—your taste buds (and dinner guests) will thank you.
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