Pasta alla carrettiera is a traditional dish from eastern Sicily, dating back to the 1900s. It's usually made with spaghetti, parsley, tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, chili peppers, and Pecorino cheese.

In Rome, a richer dish with the same name is prepared with spaghetti, parsley, tuna, chili peppers, garlic, and porcini mushrooms. It's believed that the cart riders who were transporting people or other people's goods first started to prepare this dish while on the move. For the best experience, serve the dish with a glass of good-structured white wine.