Italy has also started to think about different ways to save money, which is how the question that has sparked a huge debate in the country came up: can you turn off the gas while cooking pasta?
One obvious way to save money would be for the public to turn off the gas earlier when cooking pasta. But the idea has generated huge controversy and has clearly divided the country.
Well, indeed, pasta can cook itself without further cooking. When the water reaches boiling point, you can turn off the stove and the pasta will continue to cook, but it won’t be the right one
– says Roman chef Wasfi Mesieha. It all depends on whether you want to save money or enjoy the meal,” he added. But dining out could become a real luxury in the coming months. While owners are doing their best not to raise prices, with the rising cost of supplies and paying their own bills, they have less and less room to do so,” Euronews reports.
I used to pay around €350-400 a month, which is not a small amount, but sometimes it went up to €500 in the summer because of the air conditioning. This year I got a bill of 1407 euros for July alone – says a manager.
Although the Italian government has earmarked significant resources to support consumers, their burdens will still rise significantly.