*Testarolo* is a traditional Italian dish from the Lunigiana region, which lies between Tuscany and Liguria. It is an ancient type of flatbread or pancake made from a simple batter of flour, water, and salt.
The batter is cooked on a cast-iron or stone griddle called a “testo,” which gives the dish its name. Once cooked, the testarolo is often cut into diamond or square shapes, boiled briefly in water, and then typically served with a pesto sauce or drizzled with olive oil and grated cheese. This unique cooking method gives testarolo a distinctive texture and flavor, making it a beloved specialty of the region.