From May 1st to 3rd, Sansepolcro becomes the pasta capital with the Primi dei Primi festival. The event commemorates the founding of the first Italian industrial pasta factory by Giovanni Buitoni in 1827. Thirty chefs, seven with Michelin stars, and master pastry chef Iginio Massari participate in a tribute to Italy's most emblematic dish.
The Industrial Revolution of Pasta: From Tradition to Mass Production 🍝
The event analyzes the technological leap brought about by the mechanization of the pasta-making process. The exhibition on the role of women at Buitoni shows how industrial production transformed domestic work into a value chain. Technical masterclasses address everything from semolina hydration to temperature control during drying, processes that allowed standardizing an artisanal product on a national scale.
The Ape dei Primi: When Carbonara Is Served from a Three-Wheeled Vehicle 🛵
The festival's novelty is the Ape dei Primi, a motorized tricycle that distributes plates of carbonara and cacio e pepe. A practical solution for those who prefer not to walk to the stall. Because yes, Italian tradition moves forward, but always as long as the melted cheese arrives hot and without needing to move your legs too much.