This dish originates from Liguria, just east of my home of Emilia Romagna. I was reminded of this recipe having just returned from 2 weeks back in Italy, spending time on the border between the 2 regions more precisely the remote and enchanting area of Val Trebbia.

I love this dish so much, it’s the only reason why I grow marrows in my garden. Come to think of it, it’s the only marrow recipe I know of. Most people I know feed the giant vegetable blimps to the swines as apparently it’s good for the meat. Maybe that’s why I like it so.