Tigullio Pesto Zafferano – Saffron Sauce 185g 

Golden, Creamy Italian Pasta Sauce with Aromatic Saffron

Saffron has long been one of Italy’s most treasured ingredients, prized for its delicate aroma, golden colour, and unmistakable Mediterranean flavour. This Tigullio Pesto Zafferano transforms that luxurious spice into a creamy, ready-to-use sauce that brings a touch of Italian elegance to everyday cooking.

The sauce has a beautifully smooth and velvety texture, combining sunflower oil, pumpkin and potato with creamy ricotta and aged Italian cheese. The result is rich and comforting, with a gentle sweetness balanced by savoury dairy notes. Saffron extract and saffron powder add their distinctive aromatic warmth, while turmeric enhances the sauce’s vibrant golden hue.

Unlike traditional green pesto, this sauce offers a softer, creamier profile with subtle complexity. The flavour is delicate yet distinctive, allowing the saffron to shine without overpowering the dish.

Simply stir a spoonful into freshly cooked pasta with a little of the cooking water to create a silky sauce that coats every strand. It also pairs beautifully with gnocchi, risotto, or even grilled vegetables. For a richer dish, try it with pancetta or mushrooms, or spoon it over roasted chicken for a unique Mediterranean twist.

This authentic Italian saffron sauce offers convenience without sacrificing flavour, bringing the warmth and sophistication of traditional Italian cuisine straight to your kitchen.

Saffron sauce.

Ingredients

Sunflower oil, pumpkin, potato, glucose syrup, ricotta (WHEY, CREAM, sesame, acidity regulator: citric acid), aged hard cheese, salt, MILK protein, WHEY powder, tomato, flavouring, acidity regulator: lactic acid; turmeric, bamboo fibre, saffron extract 0.04%, saffron powder 0.01%.

ALLERGENS: WHEY, CREAM, MILK
May contain traces of EGGS and NUTS.

Key Info

• Product size/weight: 185g 

• Country of origin: Italy

• Storage instructions: Use one spoon per portion, cook with a little salted pasta water. After opening keep refrigerated and consume within 5 days

• Brand: Tigullio

• Barcode: 8000050029220

Nutritional Info (per 100g)

About Tigullio

Tigullio is a well-known Italian brand specialising in pesto and gourmet sauces inspired by the culinary traditions of Liguria, the birthplace of classic pesto. Known for selecting high-quality ingredients such as fresh herbs, cheeses, and aromatic spices, Tigullio creates sauces that bring authentic Italian flavour to everyday meals.

From traditional basil pesto to creative combinations like truffle, ricotta and pistachio, and saffron sauces, Tigullio blends convenience with genuine Mediterranean flavour, making it easy to prepare delicious Italian dishes at home.