Cardona's Homemade Sauces
Best Homemade Sauces in Albany, Latham & Saratoga
Cardona’s Homemade Sauces are so good, our customers regularly rate them among the best in the Albany Capital Region. Made from authentic Italian family recipes, using only the freshest local ingredients, and jarred on premises, each sauce is lovingly passed from our kitchen to yours.
With so many great flavors, it’s hard to choose a favorite, but the Vodka Sauce and Tomato Basil Cream are among our top sellers. Other popular varieties include our Spaghetti Sauce, Marinara, Pizza Sauce, Fra Diavolo, Puttanesca and Private Reserve Marinara. Served over pasta or with chicken parmigiana, baked into lasagna or stuffed shells, and paired with pizza or our lobster ravioli, you simply can’t go wrong with Cardona’s Homemade Sauces.
Cardona's Collection of Signature Sauces:
Chef Robert Cardona Jr. has been jarring our homemade sauce since 2002! Cardona’s Collection of Signature Sauces offers 7 different homemade sauces, made using our secret family recipes, with only the freshest ingredients.
- Spaghetti Sauce - A classic Spaghetti sauce for pairing with Cardona’s traditional meatballs and al dente Italian pasta.
- Marinara Sauce - Our homemade marinara sauce features the highest quality tomatoes, simmered with garlic, onion, and fresh spices. It’s the perfect go-to for any classic Italian dish - including Eggplant Parmigiana, Chicken Parmigiana, Lasagna, meatballs, stuffed shells, or sausage & peppers.
- Tomato Basil Cream - A fan-favorite among Cardona’s customers, this sauce is the perfect accompaniment to Cardona’s homemade chicken meatballs (or any pasta of your choice). Our secret sauce recipe features a blend of tomatoes, shallots, sherry, heavy cream, and our own signature blend of spices.
- Vodka Sauce - This creamy tomato sauce is another best-seller, and pairs well served over Cardona’s homemade chicken cutlets, your favorite ravioli, or an imported pasta of your choice.
- Puttanesca Sauce - Originating from Naples, this classic Italian sauce is known for its signature flavors of olives, onions, capers, anchovies, and spices. Serve it with an imported spaghetti for a hearty and flavorful meal.
- Fra Diavolo Sauce - This spicy yet delicious tomato sauce gets its heat from our signature hot pepper blend. Serve it with your favorite pasta, sauteed shrimp, and plenty of freshly grated parmesan.
- Pizza Sauce - Pair it with our freshly shredded Mozzarella, a Boar’s Head Pepperoni Stick, Cardona’s Italian Seasoning, our homemade garlic spread, and Nino’s pizza dough for a make-your-own pizza kit.
- Private Reserve Marinara - Made with the “mother” of all Italian heirlooms, San Marzano tomatoes! Our black label marinara is a sauce that is sure to impress!
Cardona’s Secret Sauce Club
Welcome to Cardona’s “Secret Sauce Club” - buy 12 jars, and we’ll give you an extra jar on the house!
Order online for pickup or local delivery, or stock up on your favorite homemade sauces at our markets in Albany, Latham, or Saratoga Springs.