Sauce Anna Lisa

Our Story

Anna Lisa pouring Sauce Anna Lisa into a pot in her kitchen

Anna Lisa — authentic homemade flavor

My family is originally from Naples, Italy. After World War II my grandparents Anna and Louis immigrated to a small town in northern Minnesota. My grandmother Anna loved to cook and missed the food from her home so much that she opened a small Italian restaurant called the Woodland Inn.

I spent most of my childhood in that kitchen watching her prepare her homemade sauce with sun-ripened tomatoes, fresh basil, oregano, thyme, and garlic. The scent was unforgettable. People drove for miles just to enjoy a fresh batch because Anna’s sauce was the best.

Today I re-create that same slow-food experience. Every jar is hand-selected ingredients simmered for more than ten hours — no artificial flavors, no preservatives — so you can share a special meal with the people you love.

Cook well. Cook slow. Cook often. And always enjoy.
~ Lisa (Anna Lisa)

Our Sauces

Traditional

The classic. Bright tomato, sweet onion, garlic, and herbs — just like Nonna made.

No Sugar Added

Spicy

All the flavor of Traditional with a gentle kick of heat that wakes up any dish.

No Preservatives

White Truffle

A fancy take on a traditional great. Elegant, earthy, and unforgettable.

Local & Homemade

All sauces come in reusable jars. Bring an empty jar back and receive $1 off your next purchase.

What People Say

“Your sauce is delicious! On a scale of ten to ten, I give it a ten.”

— Blake, Minneapolis

“My husband said it was the best chicken parm he had ever had. Your sauce was a huge hit.”

— Ryanne O.

“OMG, it is SO GOOD. My husband was literally eating it with a spoon right out of the jar.”

— Beth T., Minneapolis

“You can spend a lot of money on a trip to Italy to find a sauce this great … or you can simply pick up a jar.”

— Tom B., Bloomington

“The sauce had so much flavor our guests didn’t know we had left the meat out!”

— Tim D., Minneapolis

“AMAZING! It was so yummy, earthy, fresh, tangy and a little sultry!”

— Katy S., St. Cloud

“Your sauce is better than my own!”

— Kim B.

“We inherited sauce recipes from Italy and we really love your sauce! Light, sweet and very tasty.”

— Tom & Juli D., Carver

“It was the BEST … even my picky husband loved it!”

— Cindy G., Minneapolis