Sagra delle sagne strascinate

On the shores of Lake Turano in Paganico Sabino, the Sagra delle Sagne Strascinate returns—an unmissable opportunity to discover one of the most authentic dishes of Sabine culinary tradition. Sagne are fresh pasta made by hand with timeless gestures: flour, water, and the slow, rhythmic movement that defines them, a 'strascino' rooted in the collective memory of the territory. A humble yet deeply meaningful dish that tells stories of women kneading dough, of recipes passed down through generations, of communities finding identity and cohesion around a shared table.

During the festival, sagne become undisputed protagonists, dressed with genuine sauces and authenticity: fresh tomatoes picked from local gardens, fragrant basil, garlic and chili pepper for those who love bold flavors, and sometimes a touch of pancetta or pecorino that adds richness. But the Sagra is also a mirror of Sabina as a whole: cured meats aged in local dairies, homemade bread from traditional ovens, cheeses that taste of pasture, and sweets named after grandmothers and great-grandmothers.

The atmosphere is that of authentic festivals, where celebration is not spectacle but a moment of returning to our roots. Tables arranged outdoors enjoy breathtaking views of the lake, traditional folk music underscores the rhythms of the evening, and in every plate served lies the pride of a community choosing to tell its story through food—an opportunity to rediscover how territory and tradition are one and the same.