Typical dish of Amalfi
Sarchiapone di Atrani
Sarchiapone di Atrani is a long zucchini that is hollowed out and generously stuffed with ground meat, cheeses, and Mediterranean herbs, then laid in a fragrant tomato sauce. As it cooks, the zucchini becomes soft and velvety while the filling stays rich and flavorful, with notes of basil, garlic, and melted cheese. The result is a juicy, comforting dish where the sweetness of the vegetable meets the richness of the stuffing. It is served hot, often as a hearty main course on family tables along the Amalfi Coast.
Season: Estate€10–16
Why it matters
In Atrani, sarchiapone is much more than a recipe: it is a symbol of the home cooking of the Amalfi Coast, passed down through generations in family kitchens. It represents the local art of transforming simple garden ingredients into a rich, convivial dish that reflects the area’s culinary identity.
Origin story
The recipe originated in the small village of Atrani, where long zucchinis grown on coastal terraces were abundant in summer. Families began hollowing them out and filling them with whatever they had on hand—meat, cheese, bread, and aromatic herbs—then slowly cooking them in tomato sauce. Over time, the dish became a recognized specialty of Amalfi Coast tradition.
Typical ingredients
zucchine lunghecarne macinataformaggiouovapomodorobasilico
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