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DESSERT Cannoli The Cannoli is the most famous of the Sicilian desserts.

Try offering Cannoli as a seasonal option on your dessert menu.

filling for fall, mix in crushed peppermint Pcs with the pistachios for winter. Tiramisu Tiramisu just may be the most popular of the Italian desserts.

Try purchasing it already frozen and thaw individual portions in the refrigerator as needed.

Biscotti are an ideal dunking snack with coffees or even red wine.

Italian Classics The essence of today s Italian cooking is simplicity.

Della Vita brings you the best of the classics and a complimentary range of specialty items.

1 DESSERT Cannoli The Cannoli is the most famous of the Sicilian desserts. A hollow pastry shell is filled with sweetened or fresh ricotta mixed with candied fruit and chocolate Pcs. The ends are dipped in chopped pistachios. Try offering Cannoli as a seasonal option on your dessert menu. Because it is so versatile, it can be flavored to fit the season: strawberries mixed with the ricotta filling for summer, cinnamon mixed in with the filling for fall, mix in crushed peppermint Pcs with the pistachios for winter. Tiramisu Tiramisu just may be the most popular of the Italian desserts. Because of its sophisticated flavor and gourmet reputation, it can be time consuming to prepare. Try purchasing it already frozen and thaw individual portions in the refrigerator as needed. Biscotti The subtle sweetness of biscotti is from flavors such as anise, almonds or just a touch of molasses. Biscotti are an ideal dunking snack with coffees or even red wine. Try serving with all after dinner coffees to increase perceived value, coffee price, and profit! Italian Classics The essence of today s Italian cooking is simplicity. By incorporating the freshest seasonal ingredients with classic favorites, Italian food can appeal to all ages. Della Vita brings you the best of the classics and a complimentary range of specialty items. We work to continuously improve our flavors, textures, and product performance so the food you prepare is always delicious. Buon Appetito! Gelato Neapolitans are credited with creating the first true ice creams, which appeared in an 18th century cookbook. Gelato comes in an amazing number of flavors from fruits, to caramels, mints, and chocolate, they also come in a rainbow of colors. Try serving gelato as a fun Italian alternative to ice cream! Torrone This nougat confection dates back to Roman times and is made from honey, egg whites and nuts like almonds, walnuts or pistachios. A great alternative to the typical mint with the check, Torrone can be individually wrapped and delivered with the bill for a sweet treat that can increase customer satisfaction and tips for your waitstaff. FSA-10 digits 2008 Food Services of America, Inc.

Dry Pasta Della Vita dry pastas are made from amber durum wheat grown in North Dakota, world renown for its optimum wheat-growing conditions.

Egg Noodles 43443 1/8 Medium Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb 791369 1/8 Kluski Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb 43451 1/4 Medium Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb 43486 1/2 Extra Wide Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb 43478 Presto Egg

Linguine 1 20 lb 791377 10 Spaghetti 1 10 lb 836214 10 Spaghetti 2 10 lb 6955 20 Spaghetti 1 20 lb 43729 20 Spaghetti, Thin 1 10 lb 580511 10 Vermicelli Pasta 2 20 lb Lasagna Noodles 590401 10 Ribbed

Pasta Shapes 173088 Bowtie Egg Farfalle, Large 1 10 lb 43672 D Italini Macaroni Salad Pasta 2 10 lb 43559 Elbow Macaroni 1 10 lb 43680 Elbow Macaroni 1 20 lb 6939 Elbow Macaroni, Heavy Wall 2 10 lb

549266 Rainbow Rotini 1 10 lb 43575 Rigatoni 1 10 lb 276987 Rotelle Spiral Pasta 1/2 1 10 lb Frozen Filled Pasta Our respect for Italian classics ensures we use only the finest meats, real Italian

We precook, then flash-freeze so your preparation is fast and flavorful, every time. Frozen Filled Pasta 418307 Cheese Manicotti, 4, 2.75 oz Cooked, NTF 1 10 lb 432911 Cheese Manicotti, 4.5, 3.

2 Dry Pasta Della Vita dry pastas are made from amber durum wheat grown in North Dakota, world renown for its optimum wheat-growing conditions. The result is natural pastas that boast bright amber color, fresh aroma and taste, and a perfect al dente bite. Egg Noodles /8 Medium Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb /8 Kluski Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb /4 Medium Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb /2 Extra Wide Egg Noodle Pasta 2 5 lb Presto Egg Noodle 1 10 lb Long Noodles Capellini Angel Hair 2 10 lb Fettuccine 1 10 lb Fettuccine 1 20 lb Egg Fettuccine 1 10 lb Linguine 1 10 lb Linguine 1 20 lb Spaghetti 1 10 lb Spaghetti 2 10 lb Spaghetti 1 20 lb Spaghetti, Thin 1 10 lb Vermicelli Pasta 2 20 lb Lasagna Noodles Ribbed Lasagna Noodles 1 10 lb Smooth Lasagna Noodles 2 5 lb Dry Pasta, Cont. Pasta Shapes Bowtie Egg Farfalle, Large 1 10 lb D Italini Macaroni Salad Pasta 2 10 lb Elbow Macaroni 1 10 lb Elbow Macaroni 1 20 lb 6939 Elbow Macaroni, Heavy Wall 2 10 lb Mafalda Pasta lb Mini Rigate Penne 2 10 lb Mostaccioli Rigati 1 10 lb Orzo Rosamarina 1 10 lb Pasta Shells, Small 1 10 lb Pasta Shells, Medium 1 10 lb Rainbow Rotini 1 10 lb Rigatoni 1 10 lb Rotelle Spiral Pasta 1/ lb Frozen Filled Pasta Our respect for Italian classics ensures we use only the finest meats, real Italian cheeses, spices, and fresh vegetables to create our fillings. Della Vita is so passionate about its filling that we add more filling per pasta shell than most competitors. We precook, then flash-freeze so your preparation is fast and flavorful, every time. Frozen Filled Pasta Cheese Manicotti, 4, 2.75 oz Cooked, NTF 1 10 lb Cheese Manicotti, 4.5, 3.5 oz Cooked, NTF 1 10 lb Breaded Cheese Ravioli, NTF 2 5 lb Cheese Ravioli, Medium, 0.58 oz Cooked, NTF 2 5 lb Cheese Ravioli, Jumbo, 1.2 oz Cooked NTF 2 5 lb Chicken with Rosemary Provolone Cheese Ravioli, NTF lb Florentine Ravioli, Jumbo Round, NTF 2 5 lb Meat Ravioli, Medium, Cooked, NTF 2 5 lb Meat Ravioli, Jumbo, Cooked, NTF 2 5 lb Portabella Mushroom Ravioli, NTF 2 5 lb Portabella Mushroom Ravioli, Jumbo, NTF 2 5 lb Cheese Stuffed Shells, Cooked, NTF 2 5 lb Cheese Tortellini, Cooked, NTF 2 5 lb Tri-Color Cheese Tortellini, Cooked, NTF 2 5 lb Lasagna Sheets, Plain 40ct Cooked, NTF 1 10 lb Lasagna Sheets, Wavy Cooked, NTF 1 10 lb

Thin Pizza Crusts 3/8 in thickness, light and crispy, our Della Vita thin pizza crusts provide a basic canvas for you to create your very own pizza masterpiece.

3 Della Vita parbaked pizza crusts naturally impart flavor and texture using cold pressing or handcrafting. Quality ingredients, natural leavening, and old world baking traditions create classic flavors that keep your customers coming back for more. Thin Pizza Crusts 3/8 in thickness, light and crispy, our Della Vita thin pizza crusts provide a basic canvas for you to create your very own pizza masterpiece. Thin Pizza Crust Thin Parbaked Pizza Crust 32 3 oz Thin Parbaked Pizza Crust oz Thin Parbaked Pizza Crust oz Thin Parbaked Pizza Crust oz Thick Garlic and Butter Pizza Crusts Della Vita thick garlic and butter pizza crusts blend these classic flavors into a crust that has both a crispy bottom and a soft, tender center. Our garlic butter crust keeps well in warmers or on a buffet line. Thick Pizza Crust Thick Garlic Butter Pizza Crust 20 4 oz Thick Garlic Butter Pizza Crust oz Thick Garlic Butter Pizza Crust oz Handcrafted Pizza Crusts Della Vita handcrafted pizza crusts are truly a handmade masterpiece. We start with focaccia style dough and use handcrafting to impart a texture and finish that makes this the most premium pizza crust available. Handcrafted Pizza Crust Parbaked w/edge Pizza Crust oz Parbaked w/edge Pizza Crust oz Parbaked w/edge Pizza Crust oz Parbaked w/edge Pizza Crust oz Whole Grain Pizza Crust oz Presheeted Pizza Dough Della Vita pizza doughs deliver the benefits of old world baking traditions while reducing your preparation time. Presheeted pizza doughs allow for versatility when creating your own signature pie. Presheeted & Proofsheeted Pizza Dough Presheeted Pizza Dough 40 5 oz Presheeted Pizza Dough oz Presheeted Pizza Dough oz Presheeted Pizza Dough oz PREMIUM PROOF, FREEZER TO OVEN PIZZA DOUGH Della Vita premium proof, freezer to oven pizza dough is ideal for any pizza application. Individually handcrafted dough, leaving the appearance that they are hand-tossed. Designed to be pulled from the freezer, topped and baked. Product self rises in the oven and takes the guess work out of estimating daily usage. Convenient pizzeria style dough and taste without all the labor. Premium Proof Freezer-to-Oven Premium Proof FTO oz Premium Proof FTO oz Premium Proof FTO oz Doughballs Della Vita doughballs allow you to roll, sheet, press or hand toss a pizza crust without needing to create it from scratch. Because our doughballs are a smooth pillow shape and lightly oiled, they thaw quickly and evenly, and offer you reduced preparation time. Doughballs Pizza Dough Ball 12z oz Pizza Dough Ball 16z oz Pizza Dough Ball 20z oz Pizza Dough Ball 24z oz

Della Vita Breadsticks Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, Della Vita breadsticks are an excellent appetizer that can be paired with a variety of dipping sauces and complement dinner

1 oz Tomato Products and Sauces Della Vita tomato products and sauces are made only from pear tomatoes, offering a superior flavor that can meet or exceed any other Italian label.

4 Della Vita Breadsticks Crispy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside, Della Vita breadsticks are an excellent appetizer that can be paired with a variety of dipping sauces and complement dinner salads. Breadsticks Garlic Breadstick, Brown & Serve oz Cheese Filled Breadstick Parbaked oz Tomato Products and Sauces Della Vita tomato products and sauces are made only from pear tomatoes, offering a superior flavor that can meet or exceed any other Italian label. These elongated and full-bodied pear tomatoes have meatier pulp, limited seeds, and a sweeter, less acidic taste. All are fresh picked and packed in season. Canned Tomatoes Crushed Pear Tomato Concentrate, Heavy 6 # Crushed Pear Tomato Concentrate, Extra Heavy 6 # Diced Pear Tomatoes in Juice, Fancy 6 # Diced 3/4 Fire Roasted Tomatoes 6 # Peeled Whole Pear Tomatoes in Juice 6 # Peeled Tomato Strips in Light Puree 6 # Puree Pear Tomato, 1.07 Super Heavy 6 # Unpeeled Ground Pear Tomatoes, Extra Heavy 6 #10 Tomato Sauce Marinara Sauce, Vine Ripened Italian 6 # Marinara Sauce, Premium Gourmet Vine Ripened Italian 6 # Marinara Sauce, Grade A Fancy Pear Tomato Fresh Pack 6 # Pizza Sauce, Vine Ripened with Oil & Spices 6 # Pizza Sauce, Vine Ripened with Romano Cheese, Oil & Spices 6 # Pizza Sauce, Pear Tomato with Basil & Olive Oil 6 #10 Italian Cheeses All of the Della Vita cheeses are made with fresh, high quality whole and low-fat milk. Imported and domestically produced Della Vita hard cheeses are naturally aged to perfection without added fillers. Della Vita offers a wide variety of flavors unique to the Old World, enhancing any recipe. Soft Cheeses Ricotta Cheese, Part Skim, Unwhipped 2 5 lb Ricotta Cheese, Whole Milk, Unwhipped 2 5 lb Mozzarella Cheese Loaf, Low Moisture, Part Skim 8 6 lb avg Mozzarella Cheese Loaf, Low Moisture, Whole Milk 8 6 lb avg Mozzarella Cheese, Low Moisture, Part Skim 2% Shredded 4 5 lb Mozzarella Cheese, Low Moisture, Part Skim 2% Shredded 4 5 lb (Dakotas Only) Mozzarella Cheese, Whole Milk Shredded 4 5 lb Provolone Cheese 1 12 lb avg Provolone Cheese, Smoked 1 12 lb avg /10/10 Shredded Cheese Blend (Mozz/Prov/Ched) 4 5 lb /10/10 Shredded Cheese Blend (Mozz/Prov/Ched) 4 5 lb (Dakotas only) Hard Cheeses Asiago Cheese Fancy Shredded 1/ lb Parmesan Cheese, Angel Hair Shred 4 5 lb Parmesan Cheese, Angel Hair Shredded Imported 4 5 lb Parmesan Cheese, Fancy Shred 4 5 lb Parmesan Cheese, Fancy Shred Imported 4 5 lb Parmesan Cheese, Fresh Grated 4 5 lb Parmesan Cheese, Shaved Imported 2 5 lb Parmesan Cheese Wheel, Cryovac 1 20 lb avg Parmesan/Romano/Asiago Cheese Blend Shredded 4 5 lb

Pizza Meat Toppings Authentic flavors and premium quality make Della Vita sausage, pork, and beef toppings delicious and easy to add to pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and soups.

Della Vita chicken breast strips are our newest addition their juicy, tender all white meat, mildly seasoned with garlic is perfect for Caesar salads. Pizza Toppings 81870 Bacon Toppings, 0.

5 lb avg 605495 Chicken Breast, Garlic, Cooked 2 5 lb 96404 Beef Crumbles, Cooked, TVP, 25-31 Pcs/oz 2 5 lb 96391 Beef Crumbles, Cooked, No Soy, 27-33 Pcs/oz 2 5 lb 96456 Beef Crumbles, Cooked, No

5 Pizza Meat Toppings Authentic flavors and premium quality make Della Vita sausage, pork, and beef toppings delicious and easy to add to pizzas, calzones, pasta dishes, sandwiches, and soups. Precooked, these toppings are easy to use, decrease prep time, and deliver consistent flavor. Della Vita chicken breast strips are our newest addition their juicy, tender all white meat, mildly seasoned with garlic is perfect for Caesar salads. Pizza Toppings Bacon Toppings, Cooked 2 5 lb Canadian Bacon, Water Added, slices/lb lb Canadian Bacon, Water Added, slices/lb lb Canadian Bacon, Water Added, Stick lb avg Chicken Breast, Garlic, Cooked 2 5 lb Beef Crumbles, Cooked, TVP, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Beef Crumbles, Cooked, No Soy, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Beef Crumbles, Cooked, No Soy, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Italian Sausage Crumbles, No Soy, Cooked, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Italian Sausage Crumbles, No Soy, Cooked, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Italian Sausage Crumbles, Zesty No Soy, Cooked, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Italian Sausage Crumbles, TVP, Cooked, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Italian Sausage Crumbles, TVP, Cooked, Pcs/oz 2 5 lb Sliced Pepperoni, 15 oz 1 10 lb Sliced Pepperoni, 15 oz lb Sliced Pepperoni, Large Diameter 6 oz 1 10 lb Sliced Spicy Pepperoni, 15 ct lb Sliced Smoked Pork Roll, Cooked, Slices/lb lb Sliced Smoked Canadian Style Pork Roll, slices/lb lb Smoked Pork Roll, Whole Stick lb avg Della Vita Meatballs Savory Della Vita Italian-style meatballs are perfect for soups, appetizers, sandwiches, pastas and pizza. They are prepared using a mouth-watering mix of beef and pork, whole milk, Romano and ricotta cheeses, bread crumbs and authentic spices, then oven-baked to perfection. Meatballs Italian Meatballs, 0.5 oz Cooked oz Italian Meatballs, 1 oz Cooked oz Italian Meatballs, 2 oz Cooked 80 2 oz Capers Capers are the unopened flower buds of the caparis spinosa plant, grown in Mediterranean countries. Fermented and brined, these tender buds add a piquant flavor as a seasoning in sauces, and with meat and fish. Capers Nonpareille Capers, 0-7mm Imported oz Nonpareille Capers, 0-7mm Imported oz Olive Oil Our clean, sweet, rich flavored olive oil has just a hint of spicy pepper. Organically grown with a very low acid level, it is a flavorful and healthy oil. Olive Oils Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Italian Imported 4 3 ltr Pure Olive Oil Imported 6 1 gal Pomace Olive Oil Imported 6 1 gal Olive Oil Blend 90/10 Imported 6 1 gal Olive Oil Blend, 75/25 Imported 6 1 gal Olive Oil Blend, 75/25 Imported 1 35 lb Whole Red Roasted Peppers 6/3kg - The long, cone-shapped capia pepper is grown in Turkey. Its thin wall makes it a great addition to sandwiches. 12/28oz - This California pepper variety is grown in Spain and Peru. Its much thicker wall makes it perfect for salads, sauces, and other Mediterranean dishes. Roasted Red Peppers Roasted Capia Red Peppers, Whole Imported 6 3 kilo Roasted Red Peppers, Whole Imported oz TOPPING PACKETS Packets Crushed Red Peppers grm Parmesan Cheese grm

PASTA of most operators use precooked spaghetti, linguine, ziti, penne and fettuccine products.

chilies, spices, citrus derivatives, fish, and cured meats.

virgin olive oil, and peperoncini INSALATA Suggestions More Toppings = More $ SPECIALTY PIZZAS Some of the most profitable items can be extra toppings.

While it would be hard to push an onion pizza, it s not hard to suggest onions as an addition and EVERY topping increases your Cowboy Pizza profit margin! BBQ Chicken Pizza Source: www.pmq.

Lightly drizzle with a smoky sweet barbeque sauce and try adding pineapple for a sweeter taste. Pizza originated in Naples, Italy almost years ago.

It helps increase the perceived value of the salad, while giving even the most basic oil and vinegar dressing a rich and satisfying flavor. Sources: www.allbusiness.com and www.qsrmagazine.

Add small Pcs of sliced brisket and slices of fresh, drained tomatoes. Bake at 400 for 6-7 minutes and sprinkle with equal amounts of shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella.

6 PASTA of most operators use precooked spaghetti, linguine, ziti, penne and fettuccine products. Lighter Sauces & Flavors Increasingly more chefs are migrating away from thick, heavy, creamy sauces and gravitating toward flavoring with olive oil, piquant dry cheeses, fresh vegetables and herbs, chilies, spices, citrus derivatives, fish, and cured meats. Pleasingly simple concoctions Spaghetti with pecorino, Romano cheeses and black pepper Trombette pasta with Romanesco broccoli and ricotta salata cheese Spaghetti with plum tomatoes, garlic, extra virgin olive oil, and peperoncini INSALATA Suggestions More Toppings = More $ SPECIALTY PIZZAS Some of the most profitable items can be extra toppings. Listen for the customer who is ordering their pizza toppings a la carte and suggest additional toppings. For instance, onions are very inexpensive but can be priced the same as other toppings. While it would be hard to push an onion pizza, it s not hard to suggest onions as an addition and EVERY topping increases your Cowboy Pizza profit margin! BBQ Chicken Pizza Source: This sauceless pizza is topped with mozzarella and sharp cheddar cheese, smoked bacon, sliced marinated chicken breast, banana peppers. Lightly drizzle with a smoky sweet barbeque sauce and try adding pineapple for a sweeter taste. Pizza originated in Naples, Italy almost years ago. Consider offering your salads with cheese, if you aren t already. It helps increase the perceived value of the salad, while giving even the most basic oil and vinegar dressing a rich and satisfying flavor. Sources: and Top Salad Cheeses Up & Coming Leaders Parmesan Cheddar Bleu Feta Mozzarella Pepperjack Ricotta Salata Goat Buffalo Mozzarella Cojita Use a prebaked crust and spread it lightly with ranch dressing. Add small Pcs of sliced brisket and slices of fresh, drained tomatoes. Bake at 400 for 6-7 minutes and sprinkle with equal amounts of shredded cheddar cheese and mozzarella. Bake about 5 minutes more, until the cheese has melted Source: Thai Chicken Pizza Place roasted red peppers, fresh green peppers, shredded red cabbage, and marinated chicken breast directly on a lightly oiled crust. Add mozzarella, lightly sprinkle with crushed peanuts, and drizzle with a spicy Thai peanut sauce. Mediterranean Pizza Use a garlic and butter crust and top it with fresh sliced tomatoes, fresh spinach, fresh basil, black olives, banana peppers, light capers, feta cheese, and mozzarella. Add an extra layer of diced tomatoes once it comes out of the oven. Source: Mintel Menu Insights Source: ANTIPASTI Which Crust Do You Prefer? Hand-Tossed Crust 63% Here are a few suggestions to help spice up your appetizer menu, increasing the overall dinner price and profit for you! Hearty bruschetta Tomatoes, garlic, and basil Cannellini beans and sun-dried tomatoes Artichoke and red pepper with pesto Portobello and goat cheese Sundried tomato and sausage Fruit & Cheese plate Cured meat & Crust 1. No proofing required 2. No rolling or sheeting involved 3. Bake time shortened by 1-3 minutes 4. Crust has a crispy bottom and a soft, tender center Crust cheese plate Marinated mixed vegetables CheeseStuffed Crust 4% Thick Crust 12% Thin Crust 8% Deep Dish 13% 1. No rolling or sheeting involved 2. Predocked for convenience 3. Can manipulate crust to create your own look 4. Appearance and flavor of being made from scratch

Appetizers. Kids Menu- $ 3.99 ever\ da\ Bruschetta. Italian Stuffed Mushrooms. Pepperoni Bread. Classic Calamari. Fried Mozzarella

$Appetizers. Kids Menu- $ 3.99 ever\ da\ Bruschetta. Italian Stuffed Mushrooms. Pepperoni Bread. Classic Calamari. Fried Mozzarella$ Appetizers Bruschetta Fresh chopped Roma tomatoes, garlic and basil drizzled with balsamic reduction and served with grilled Italian bread. $ 6.29 Pepperoni Bread A homemade calzone stuffed with pepperoni