Mamadoro was born out of a passion to bring back the authentic, nostalgic taste of the Italian-American Sunday sauce I grew up with in my family, which has deep roots in New York City and Long Island.

Every Sunday, the women in my family would gather in the kitchen, spending hours perfecting a sauce that brought friends and family together around the table. It wasn't just a meal-it was an event, filled with laughter, flavor, and tradition.

I was fortunate to have two Italian aunts, Rose and Maria, each with her own unique take on a classic pomodoro sauce.

While their flavor profiles were different, they shared one key ingredient: the finest imported San Marzano-style tomatoes from Italy. Their sauces, though distinct, were always rich, flavorful, and unforgettable.

The name Mamadoro is special to me. I created this word to mean "the mother of sauce" because it was always the mothers in my family who lovingly made the Sunday sauce. Just as they passed down their recipes and traditions, Mamadoro carries on that legacy, bringing the warmth, flavor, and love of family into every jar.

Today, I'm proud to bring you that same old-world New York Sunday sauce experience with Mamadoro. It's a sauce that transports you back to a time when Frank Sinatra played in the background, and you savored the best sauce you'd ever tasted. Mamadoro is about more than just flavor-it's about family, friends, flavor and the memories we create around the table.

Now, you don't need to spend hours in the kitchen crafting the perfect Sunday sauce.

We've done the work for you, so you can spend more time with your friends and loved ones, creating your own cherished memories that will last a lifetime.

Buen Apetito!

Justin Cruz

Founder