Sagra de li lombrichi

In the Monti Sabatini, where Lazio traditions are passed down through generations, Manziana celebrates a dish that represents the soul of its cuisine: lombrichi. It is not a casual name, but the authentic designation for these large hand-rolled spaghetti, rough and substantial, perfect for capturing the most intense sauces of Roman and Lazio tradition. The Sagra de li Lombrichi is much more than a gastronomic festival: it is a hymn to simplicity, manual craftsmanship, and the cultural identity of a community that knows how to transform flour and water into an unforgettable experience.

From July 25-27, 2026, the piazzas of Manziana fill with outdoor tables, aromas of meat sauce and porcini mushrooms, and the warmth of an authentic celebration. Lombrichi are offered in several classic versions: all'amatriciana, with meat sauce, with porcini, or in the simplest version with garlic, oil and chili pepper. Alongside the star pasta, sausages, tripe, porchetta and country-style sides complete a menu that tells of the generosity of Lazio cuisine, all accompanied by wines from Castelli Romani.

But the true magic of the Sagra lies in its atmosphere: live music echoing through the piazzas, spontaneous dancing, games for children, and that unpretentious conviviality that characterizes festivals of yesteryear. It is here, between a plate of lombrichi and a shared laugh, that you touch the authentic essence of Italian popular celebration, where pasta is not merely sustenance, but a gesture of love toward one's roots.