Sarzefini is an almost unknown tuber is one of the most unusual and tasty fruits of this territory.
It is a typical dish of the winter season, which the skilled hands of the local know how to turn into numerous delicious recipes.
Sarzefine are a true legend in Zagarolo, a precious, ancient and very rare product that needs special conditions to be cultivated, a care in hulling and cooking.
The zagarolesi plant it in the land "battered", that is worked in depth and constitutes, along with mad thrush (Tordo Matto), one of the most typical dishes of the country.
The well-washed roots, cut into pieces of 5-10 cm, are put in a pan with oil, garlic, parsley, tomato, salt, chilli pepper together with sausages or cod and then simmer over low heat.
It is advisable to accompany them with a robust red wine.
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