Categories: Kids, Gluten free* use gluten free pasta, Dairy free* eliminate the cheese, Vegetarian*make with tomato sauce instead of meat sauce Anelletti are a ring-shaped pasta originating from Palermo but enjoyed throughout Sicilia. Children and adults alike love this dish. Sicilian families pack this dish for picnics and days at the beach as it can be served hot or room temperature. If necessary, substitute tube-shaped pasta for anelletti but cook it until it is still very firm. Anelletti are perfect for baking because they maintain their shape and firm texture despite prolonged cooking and are still excellent as leftovers. Mozzarella can be substituted for caciocavallo cheese if needed.