A Dish That Smells Like Home and Sicily

There is a dish in Sicily that smells like home and the land.

At Tenute Plaia, we still prepare it the traditional way: our Sicilian fava bean macco, a symbol of peasant cuisine and the island’s most authentic soul.

Welcome to our corner of Sicily, where every dish is a journey through tradition, aromas, and memory.

An Ancient Dish of Sicilian History and Tradition

Macco (from the Latin maccare, “to crush”) was born as a humble dish of Sicilian rural cuisine.
It was the nourishing breakfast of field workers and the symbolic dish of Saint Joseph’s Day.

Today, it has become a true gastronomic experience for those seeking authentic Sicilian cuisine in Scopello and nearby areas.

At Tenute Plaia, preparing macco is not just cooking: it is a slow ritual made of inherited gestures and respect for ingredients.

Our Ingredients: Simple but Excellent

Every Sicilian family has its own version.
Ours focuses on a few carefully selected ingredients.

Ingredients for 4 people

• 500g dried shelled fava beans

• 1 copper onion

• Fresh wild fennel

• Salt and pepper to taste

• Tenute Plaia extra virgin olive oil: Produced directly from our olive groves, with fruity notes and a light savory touch that perfectly balances the sweetness of the beans.

It’s one of the dishes our guests choose to begin an authentic Tenute Plaia experience.

Preparation: When Gesture Becomes Tradition

1. Soaking: soak the beans overnight
2. Slow cooking: sauté the onion gently, add beans, cover with water and cook on low heat
3. “Maccare”: mash the beans until creamy
4. Finishing: cook spaghetti and toss with the macco and olive oil. In our version, we add scampi
5. Final aroma: add wild fennel
6. Final touch: a generous drizzle of extra virgin olive oil

Each step tells an ancient story—the same one we repeat every day in our kitchen.

Where to Eat Authentic Fava Bean Macco in Scopello

Imagine enjoying it on a sea-view terrace, overlooking the deep blue of the Gulf of Castellammare.

At Tenute Plaia, macco is not just a dish: it’s a moment of peace, a sensory experience, a lasting memory.

“The secret of our macco? Patience… and that touch of wild fennel bringing the scent of Mediterranean scrub, together with scampi that bring the essence of the sea.”

Come Experience Tenute Plaia

If you’re looking for where to eat in Scopello or want to discover authentic Sicilian traditional cuisine, we are waiting for you.

Have you ever tasted real Sicilian fava bean macco? Book your table and let us tell you our land through its dishes.

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