Sagra dei cicatelli

In the heart of Puglia, in Celle di San Vito, the smallest town in the region located in the province of Foggia, an authentic and fascinating culinary tradition is celebrated every year: the Sagra dei cicatelli. This annual event offers a unique opportunity to discover and taste one of the most characteristic dishes of Puglian cuisine, prepared according to artisanal methods passed down through generations. Cicatelli are a distinctive short pasta, made entirely by hand with just two noble ingredients: durum wheat semolina and water, shaped by the skilled, gentle movement of master pasta makers' fingers. What makes these cicatelli special is their unmistakable form—slightly elongated and hollowed—obtained through delicate yet precise pressure applied to small pieces of pasta. Each cicatello is therefore the result of manual skill that transforms simple ingredients into a masterpiece of simplicity and taste. Dressed with a sauce of fresh tomatoes, garlic, and chili pepper, cicatelli express the true essence of Puglian folk cuisine—one that transforms humble ingredients into excellence. The Sagra dei cicatelli is more than just gastronomy; it is a collective celebration where food becomes the occasion to honor the community and its roots. Live performances of traditional folk music accompany the evening, creating an authentic atmosphere where history, tradition, and flavors intertwine perfectly. An unmissable event for anyone wanting to experience the true Puglia.