Gia Russa Pasta Sauce Tomato & Basil begin with hand-selected Italian-grown plum tomatoes, nurtured in the sun-drenched soils of southern Italy. Sauteed with imported Italian olive oil, fresh onion and fresh garlic, they are then delicately cooked with hand-chopped fresh basil. They are carefully balanced, light in texture and taste. Absolutely no paste or puree, sugars, or preservatives are added to these traditionally prepared sauces.