Scarpaccia is a traditional flatbread that can be prepared in savory or sweet versions. It consists of ingredients such as flour, eggs, butter, zucchini, zucchini flowers (if available), milk, vanilla powder, olive oil, and either salt or sugar.

The dough is simply topped with grated zucchini, and it is then baked in the oven. In the past, scarpaccia was baked during the zucchini season by retired sailors who used the vegetables from their gardens. The name of the dish means old shoe, because scarpaccia is usually thin just like the soles of old shoes.