Crushed Calabrian Chili Peppers Paste, 9.8 oz (280 g) Spread, Chopped, Grown and Packed in Calabria Italy, Authentic Italian, Spicy and Savory Taste, L'Oro Del Sud

While dining at an Italian restaurant in Phoenix, I asked our server—an expressive and proud first-generation Italian—for some crushed red pepper. He winced, shook his head, and with a firm “No, no, no,” he practically begged me not to ruin the pizza. “This is what we use in Italy,” he said, as he introduced me to crushed Calabrian peppers. One bite and I was hooked. The flavor is bold, smoky, and balanced with just the right kick of heat—not overpowering, just enhancing. The smell alone is incredible—fresh, rich, and full of depth. You can tell immediately it's made from simple, natural ingredients—not loaded with preservatives or mystery additives. As soon as I got home, I ordered a jar on Amazon. It's worth every penny. The quality is exceptional, and it’s quickly become a staple in my kitchen. If you're still sprinkling generic red pepper flakes on your pizza, it's time to level up. This is what real flavor tastes like.

Spicy but tasty . Good for Asian, Mexican, or other dishes that require chilies. Price is reasonable.

A fabalous addition to stews, soups and spaghetti sauce.

I add these to tuna and egg sandwich spreads as well as a good addition to almost any stew or sauce. Inspired by Bobby Flay who I watch way too often.

Great product!

Perfect touch of heat! Better than a hot sauce, I can control the heat! I really like this product! I have tried other brands but this is the best one around. I am glad I found this on Amazon!

Great quality & taste. Ordered because we were unable to find this in-store & were very happy with the purchase.

I really like this product. Never use hot sauce. When I wanted a bit heat I used a few slivers of a jalapeno, but I didn't always have one on hand. Being a wasp, heat in anything is a newish concept. I saw on food shows the chefs using calabrian chili paste. I bought a jar, opened it up an took a taste.. Yikes, it was hot and I knew I had to use it sparingly, but beyond the hot there was a flavor. Just not hot for the sake of hot. I use product a lot now. Just to add a simple "spicy" note. For those intolerant of high heat, this is perfect. One jar will last a long time.