If there was ever an excuse to indulge in a creamy carbonara or cheesy lasagne, World Pasta Day is it.
But for chef Sean Connolly, the day is a reminder of the earthquake that hit Italian town and home of Penne all'Amatriciana, Amatrice, in August.
To support the worldwide #eatforitaly campaign, Connolly's restaurant Gusto in Auckland will donate $15 from each Penne all'Amatriciana dish sold today to the New Zealand Red Cross Italy Earthquake Appeal.
![Connolly will be donating $15 from each Penne all'Amatricana sold today. Photo / Supplied.](https://www.nzherald.co.nz/resizer/v2/PCFI77ZP4MEC5BDJNVUEKBWH4Q.jpg?auth=5bcea8c787761df16dbab7fe2a0e96544b191bad5af9c311940734fa6c646526&width=16&height=11&quality=70&smart=true)
For Connolly, it's important to take the opportunity to give back.