Quake: Call for 2 euros from restaurants

(ANSA) - Rome, August 24 - An initiative was launched on Wednesday after a severe earthquake hit central Italy to raise funds for those affected by it through restaurants serving pasta. From Thursday until Sunday, Amatrice was to have celebrated the 50th anniversary of an annual festival devoted to spaghetti all'amatriciana. Paolo Campana, a graphic designer and food blogger, came up with an idea for restaurants to give one euro per plate of amatriciana ordered, while customers will give one euro each as well. Many restaurants have expressed their willingness to take part. Sugo or salsa all'amatriciana or alla matriciana is a traditional Italian pasta sauce based on guanciale, pecorino cheese and tomato.