Mezzani Lunghi

With an intermediate diameter narrower than Ziti and larger than Bucatini, Mezzani are a very popular shape in the Neapolitan panorama. Since ancient times they were wrapped in sugar paper also known as “macaroni paper”. Resuming this Gragnano tradition, this shape of Pasta di Gragnano IGP is still packaged by hand today and must be strictly broken by hand and paired with meat sauces or “allardiato” as per Neapolitan tradition. Word of a pasta maker: Why prefer shapes to be broken by hand to those cut? The hollow and double-length pasta shapes such as Candele, Ziti and Mezzani are dried vertically hung on canes. Precisely for this reason they are only open on one side, producing enzymatic processes that only occur in these conditions and therefore greatly lengthening the drying times compared to short pasta shapes, even 24-48 hours necessary to extract the humidity trapped in the long columns of pasta. Thanks to this particular drying process, the pasta acquires a completely different flavor, extraordinarily rich with notes of slightly fermented almond and hay and no sweetness. And then do you really want to give up the pleasure of picking up the irregular broken and abundantly seasoned pieces left on the bottom of the pan?


The Mezzani Lunghi of Pastificio Di Martino are the ideal choice for those looking for a superior quality pasta, made with 100% carefully selected Italian wheat. Thanks to a careful manufacturing process and bronze drawing, this pasta has an al dente consistency that makes it perfect for any sauce. They are available in 1kg packs, in order to satisfy the needs of every consumer, from large families to restaurants.

Bronze die

Energy 1502kJ/354kcal
Fat 1,3 g
of which saturates 0,3 g
Carbohydrate 70,0 g
of which sugars 3,3 g
Fibre 3,3 g
Protein 14,0 g
Salt <0,01 g

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