It is not new that pasta and macaroni with meat sauce are two of the symbols of Italy and therefore the favourite dish of many Neapolitans. However, what is the hidden story behind that loved meal? The romantic Matilde Serao comes to our rescue, because she was able to explain the origin of macaroni with meat sauce. Let’s see what this is all about.

The story of Chico the Wizard

In 1220 in the Vico dei Cortellari there was a tall house, with small windows and dirty glasses. Those People passing in front of the building, were always praying to avert bad luck, because in the haunted house lived Chico the wizard.