The Cecamariti festival in Orvinio

In the beautiful square of Orvinio (one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy") the Cecamariti festival celebrates a typical local dish. "Cecamariti" are a homemade pasta made with wheat flour and corn. The seasoning is simple and flavorful: tomato, garlic, chili pepper and basil. At the festival, the dish is served with a side of sausage and chips and a good glass of local wine! According to ancient stories, adulterous wives used to deceive their spouses using "cecamariti" ("cecamariti" in fact means "to make husbands blind") as an excuse: "My husband, I spent hours and hours preparing this delicious dish for you!" ... It is actually very quick to prepare. But very, very tasty!