Short cut pastas that have a “S” twist. The name itself means “homemade” and is originally from Sicily! Pair this pasta with a pesto, tomato sauce, or white wine sauce with anchovies or sardines. The groove down the side is narrow and therefore, thick sauces won’t stick well inside. About Zelli Pasta: Zelli pasta has a little different look, feel, and quality than most are used to. There are a few reasons for this: Our pasta is made using bronze extruder dies. They leave the pasta with a rougher surface area for sauce to cling to. Most large manufacturers use Teflon dies because they are more efficient and easier; however, the pasta ends up being shiny and slippery.