The story
In the rolling hills of Fermo province, the small town of Campofilone quietly guards a regional culinary treasure: Maccheroncini di Campofilone al Ragù di Carne. Chef Max Mariola calls it “more than just a meal”—a dish that “brings the family together” and perfectly captures the enduring beauty of Italian cuisine.
For pasta enthusiasts and culinary travelers, this dedication to one traditional recipe makes Campofilone a compelling stop. Here, simplicity and warmth define every meal, and the signature ragù isn’t just a dish; it’s the centerpiece of a family ritual that has remained unchanged for generations.
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Campofilone’s singularly praised maccheroncini al ragù earns rapturous reviews, with diners celebrating the silky, delicate pasta and deeply savory sauce. The overall vibe is one of quiet, soulful satisfaction, a meal that feels like a heartfelt embrace.
“This is the most traditional way they serve it in Campofilone. The pasta is so thin, it cooks in just 2 minutes. The ragù is made with a mix of meats: muscle with bone, sausage, rose, pigeon, pork ribs, and pork loin. I browned all the meat first to avoid a boiled effect, then deglazed with Piceno red wine. After 8 hours of slow cooking, the meat falls off the bone. I shred it by hand and mix it back into the sauce. We serve it on a pastry board, abundant with ragù and a mix of pecorino and parmesan. It's a first and a second course in one. This is the real glue of the family.”
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PASTA MACCHERONCINI DI CAMPOFILONE AL RAGU’ DI CARNE | Ricetta Tradizionale di Chef Max Mariola · @ 0:00
Campofilone is a small town in Italy that holds a treasure: the most traditional Maccheroncini al Ragù, a dish that brings the family together and represents the beauty of Italian cuisine.
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Maccheroncini di Campofilone al Ragù di Carne
This is the most traditional way they serve it in Campofilone. The pasta is so thin, it cooks in just 2 minutes. The ragù is made with a mix of meats: muscle with bone, sausage, rose, pigeon, pork ribs, and pork loin. I browned all the meat first to avoid a boiled effect, then deglazed with Piceno red wine. After 8 hours of slow cooking, the meat falls off the bone. I shred it by hand and mix it back into the sauce. We serve it on a pastry board, abundant with ragù and a mix of pecorino and parmesan. It's a first and a second course in one. This is the real glue of the family.
