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The Mystery of Baneasa Pasta 🍝
- Authors
- Name
- Jeremy de France
- @jeremydf
In an unexpected twist of fate, the price of Baneasa flour 1 kg has decreased by -11% while the cost of pasta has reached new heights ranging from +60 to +100% from 2019 to 2024.
| Carrefour 2019 | Metro 2020 | Carrefour 2021 | Kaufland 2022 | Profi 2023 | Penny 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  |  |
| 3.39 RON | 3.02 RON ↘️ | 3.99 RON ↗️ | 4.25 RON ↗️ | 5.79 RON ↗️ | 2.69 RON ↘️ |
The price of pasta, once a simple pantry staple, has reached a high price level, while flour, the main ingredient, has become more accessible. It's the perfect time to reconsider how we stock up on pasta, choosing to make them at home.
The evolution of Baneasa pasta prices in the last 5 years*
* click on the picture to see details
| SCOICI 400g | FUSILLI 1kg | FARFALLE 400g | FIDELLINI 400g | CORNETTI RIGATI 400g | SPAGHETTI 500g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 |  |  |  |  |  |
| +100% | +100% | +90% | +70% | +65% | +60% |
We can conjecture that the price of flour, as a basic product, is much more sensitive for the consumer and therefore the brands and distributors have an interest in being in the best position whereas for processed products they do not have no need to fight on prices and take advantage of it to keep strong margins.
Time to learn how to make pasta at home!
The universe urges us to embrace our inner nonna 🇮🇹 and start rolling out our own fettuccine. It seems that's what the world we live in now is all about.
So, in the spirit of this new economic era, let's equip ourselves with flour and eggs to create magic in the kitchen. Here's a simple pasta recipe, perfect for beginners:
Ingredients (multiply quantities according to the number of people):
- 100g of flour
- 1 large egg
Instructions:
- On a clean work surface, pile up the flour and make a well in the center.
- Crack the egg into the center of the well.
- Using a fork, gently beat the egg, gradually incorporating the surrounding flour. Continue until most of the flour is absorbed.
- With your hands, knead the mixture until you get a smooth and elastic dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little water; if it's too sticky, add more flour.
- Let the dough rest covered for 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a thin sheet, using a rolling pin or a pasta machine.
- Cut the sheet into strips to form tagliatelle, fettuccine, or any other shape you desire.
- Boil the pasta in salted boiling water for 2-4 minutes, until al dente 🤌
- Drain and serve with your favorite sauce.
So instead of complaining about pasta prices, let's turn this challenge into an opportunity to rediscover the joy of cooking from scratch. By making pasta at home, we not only save money, but also add a dose of love and personal satisfaction to every plate.
Do you want to add anything else?
The price of pasta sauce has already increased by +90%! For next summer, get ready to cook some 🫙 with your mom... Or prefer simple butter 🧈 (oups this also went up!)
Tips
Relax, not everything has become more expensive, you can find the best deals at Promoscore,and make comparisons. Additionally, you can also check the aggregated price history per quarter of an item dating back to 2019!