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Most people do not associate pasta with desserts, but this unusual recipe is very much a part of the Umbrian culinary tradition, and the texture of pasta works perfectly with the sweet, nutty sauce. It was created to be a part of the Vigilia (Christmas Eve) feast, in times when this special festive meal had a formal, ceremonial atmosphere. All over Italy, the main Christmas meal takes place on Christmas Eve, either after midnight mass or before the mass, depending on the regional custom. It