Pasta De Cecco 100% Italian Candele lunghe n 127 noodles 500g Le Candele lunghe are a traditional form of pasta from southern Italy, historically widespread especially in Neapolitan, they have the name and shape of the candles that are used during liturgical processions. Candles, such as ziti and Zitoni, should be hand-torn in irregular pieces before placing in a saucepan for baking. Candles are ideal for making recipes cooked in the oven. They also go well with vegetable sauces, prepared with tomato sauce with olives and capers, or enriched with zucchini, eggplant, peppers and any other vegetable.