Pasta Sisters Expands to Gelson's and Claro's with Authentic Italian Pasta and Sauces

The family-owned restaurant brand brings its signature handmade pasta and slow-simmered sauces to grocery aisles across Southern California.

Apr. 1, 2026 at 5:38pm

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Pasta Sisters, the beloved Italian family-run restaurant known for its high-quality, scratch-made pasta and generational family recipes, is expanding its offerings to select Gelson's and Claro's Italian Markets locations in Southern California. The brand will now sell its traditional pasta and sauces, including spaghetti, tagliatelle, tortellini, meat lasagna, and bolognese sauce, in the grocery aisle for the first time.

Why it matters

This partnership allows Pasta Sisters to bring its authentic Italian cuisine to more customers across Southern California, making it easier for families to enjoy restaurant-quality pasta at home. It also highlights the growing demand for premium, artisanal Italian food products that preserve traditional techniques and recipes.

The details

Pasta Sisters products sold at Gelson's will include spaghetti, tagliatelle, tortellini, meat lasagna, and bolognese sauce, all made fresh daily using only '00' flour, eggs, and premium extra-virgin olive oil. At Claro's Italian Markets, customers will find tortellini and gnocchi made with fresh potatoes. The pasta is flash-frozen shortly after production to preserve texture and flavor. Suggested retail prices range from $9.95 to $14.95 for 12- to 16-ounce packages.

  • Pasta Sisters was founded in 2015 by Paola Da Re and her son Francesco Sinatra.
  • In 2018, the family expanded with a second location in Culver City.
  • In March 2025, the family opened their first location outside Los Angeles in Costa Mesa.
  • In 2024, Pasta Sisters was awarded the 'Ospitalità Italiana – Marchio Q' certification by the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West.

The players

Pasta Sisters

A family-owned Italian restaurant brand known for its high-quality, scratch-made pasta and generational family recipes.

Paola Da Re

The matriarch of Pasta Sisters, who founded the business with her son Francesco Sinatra in 2015.

Francesco Sinatra

The CEO of Pasta Sisters and son of Paola Da Re.

Giorgia Sinatra

The creative director of Pasta Sisters and daughter of Paola Da Re.

Francesca Lico

The daughter of Paola Da Re, who joined the family business.

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What they’re saying

“We're thrilled to bring our family recipes to the grocery aisle—and ultimately into the homes of more Angelenos. Partnering with Gelson's and Claro's is a natural fit. We're all family-built businesses that share a commitment to quality, craftsmanship, and our customers.”

— Francesco Sinatra, CEO, Pasta Sisters

“With this expansion, customers can bring home premium, restaurant-quality Italian pasta and make it their own. Italian cooking is rooted in shared recipes, care for ingredients, and gathering around the table—and it's also about creativity. We love the idea that families can pair our pasta with their own sauces, traditions, and recipes, blending the best of our kitchen with the best of theirs, right at home.”

— Giorgia Sinatra, Creative Director, Pasta Sisters

What’s next

Pasta Sisters' products will soon be available at all Gelson's stores across Southern California, and consumers can call their local store to inquire about availability.

The takeaway

Pasta Sisters' expansion into grocery stores like Gelson's and Claro's Italian Markets allows more customers to enjoy the brand's authentic, high-quality Italian pasta and sauces at home, furthering the family's mission to share their generational recipes and culinary traditions with a wider audience.