99 yr old Marietta makes tagliatelle with vegetable sauce | Pasta Grannies

99 year old Marietta is still going strong - we first met her in Calabria 18 months ago - and we caught up with her in Rome. This is one of her regular pasta dishes which everyone can adapt and make their own. Stew onion, carrot and celery before adding about 500g of greens like chard, cabbage, dandelion, kale and so on. Add a fresh red chilli if you like. Pour over some tomato passata, season with salt and leave to simmer for 20 minutes.
For her pasta, Marietta uses semola rimacinata/durum wheat flour and water. Allow 300g flour, and 145g of water with a pinch of salt.

[@SheilaArkee]

This woman is standing tall, is mobile, can hear and see with no problems, still gardens and cooks and all with a beautiful smile on her face. Truly incredible and inspiring!

[@TheSocratesofAthens]

It's the age-old principle: use it or lose it!

[@chevypreps6417]

Indeed

[@angieb1able]

Absolutely amazing! To live to that age and still remember everything and be able to still be productive, what a gift to her family!

[@AndreaMelk92]

It's obvius, she's italian... 😉

[@davisd_ambly4067]

That's Italy.

[@joanbelmont5450]

It’s a blessing to get to be that old happy and healthy.

[@marioc63]

no egg in her pasta. loads of greens. lots of vegetables. no cheese. she's on to something!

[@carolann5338]

@@AndreaMelk92 BRAVO.... Grandma......!!!!

[@fgfg5185]

Marietta is absolutely lovely. I love how her daughter keeps saying "calma, calma" which means take it easy every time her mom gets too excited ❤

[@fefetegs8994]

🤣😂❤️‍🔥❤️✨🙌

[@ymac7245]

That last scene, with the tasting, made me smile from ear to ear. What a lovely lady she is.

[@timothyogden9761]

Marietta! You, my dear, are an absolute gem. I am soon to be 62 years old but up for adoption still. God bless you Marietta!

[@orignialsounds9364]

GOD Bless you , you are the same age as my father

[@alextilton2677]

This series needs a wiki page, with each granny, how old she is she what she made.

[@pastagrannies]

oh my gosh, nice idea - I must find someone to delegate the task to 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@lindsaybrower9550]

@@pastagrannies do you ever wonder why they have no such issue with wheat as so many do now?❤️

[@Kementiri]

That is such an amazing idea. These wonderful women are forever immortalized on KZbin but it would be nice to have more information such as a Wikipedia page.

[@theworld2me]

@@pastagrannies And recipe page as well. Lol

[@laurelherrick5697]

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[@gleane3356]

I didn't finish the video because my eyes started tearing up when I saw her. I remembered my grandmother, I just missed her so much.

[@Schofield101]

My nana passed away just a month ago. Whilst she never cooked pasta, her and I baked endless cakes in the past. Seeing these wonderful women still so lively with their love of cooking is just the best. Brings a smile to my face every video I watch with all the memories.

[@pastagrannies]

I'm most sorry to hear you've lost your grandmother. My condolences and best wishes, Vicky

[@tttarms1970]

Sorry to hear. I have lots of memories of me and my mom cooking together. Sure do miss her

[@FacuRod94]

Sorry to read that. A big hug for you and a kiss to the sky for her! ❤️

[@janesimon6389]

So sorry to hear of your loss. May your Nana's memory always be a blessing to you 🕊🌿💝

[@CharlieC738]

She is adorable! Strong, climbing up stairs and has a good sense of humour.

[@corra7]

99 what a gift ! Think of how long those beautiful hands have created lovely dishes for her family! Beautiful!

[@rlt94]

I never thought I'd see anyone that old be that hyperactive lol, it's absolutely awesome.

[@andyguarino]

Michelin star chef: this easy meal was made with the simplest ingredients like fairy tears and unicorn blood. One spoonful costs $ 15000 Meanwhile, this gem of a granny whips out a whole pan of deliciousness literally outta nowhere. You don't even have to ask me which one I'd choose!

[@marionliba6192]

I like pretty much all of the episodes but Marietta is by far my favourite pasta grannie. So full of life and energy and so humorous too. Please never stop filming these great ladies with their wonderful recipes.

[@richardb22]

Lovely fiesty lady . Worked hard all her life and has a twinkle in her eye.

[@bella7565]

Pasta grannies isnt just about cooking pasta. You learn so much from these grannies, their resilience, work ethic, how hard they worked throughout their lives, bravery...there is so so much to learn from them. I have been binge watching it. Bravo to the crew who made this series possible. love from Australia

[@karltraunmuller7048]

99 and still going strong. Adorable 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@DBurgg]

She has a certain twinkle in her eyes! Looks delicious!💐

[@Alexis84DE]

These nonnas are so amazing and inspirational. The strength and stamina at that age, after an already long hard life, that’s life goals to still be in such good spirit at that age. All the best for the upcoming birthday 🎂❤️

[@tannazakbarpour2360]

This is the second time that this granny is preparing a dish for this channel. I adore her

[@belladinardo]

I love these Calabrese nonnas! It reminds me of our family 💕 they are such a special generation. Thank you for this 💕💕💕💕

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

Me too ....sadly there will never be women of this generation. They are the last!

[@antoniafranco6388]

We need to have a birthday episode on the day of her birthday so that everyone here is able to wish her a wonderful 99th birthday!🥺❤️

[@pastagrannies]

hi Antonia, Marietta's birthday was on 22 March, so this episode is pretty close 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@natashamercieqa403]

Marietta you're a love so sweet ❤ and those tagliatelle mmh they look so delicious.🍝

[@Getpojke]

Great to see Marietta back in time for her birthday. Think it was meatballs she was making last time we saw her? Nice fresh seasonal dish. I'm always amazed that some of the Nonnas manage to cut their veg so finely with such blunt knives. Like the look of the pasta too, seems like it'd have good mouthfeel.

[@elisaastorino2881]

Make no mistake, those knives aren't blunt. They have a finely serrated edge that's very sharp. The amazing thing is that they're dirt cheap but still made in Italy.

[@pastagrannies]

ah, the 'nonna knife' - to be bought in weekly markets all over Italy - and cheap as chips, as Elisa says. Yes, well remembered - Marietta made meatballs for her previous video. And she will appear in book 2. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@Getpojke]

@@elisaastorino2881 Maybe some are sharp, but I've seen some of them that look awful blunt. Maybe its from personal experience I found that a lot of their British equivalents were as sharp as a rolling pin. I remember sharpening the knives my mother used years back. When I returned the next week she'd deliberately blunted them again as she thought they were dangerous when sharp! Blunt ones are way more dangerous in my mind.

[@Getpojke]

@@pastagrannies Excellent, I'm counting down the days to the new tome. 📚😁

[@tommilano2000]

marietta’s giggles 🥰 adoro questa donna

[@jamesdooling4139]

Any time I need a lift, this channel is here for me. ❤

[@pastagrannies]

that's good to hear, thanks James. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@incoronatatarantino419]

Bravissima, nonna Marietta sei speciale, ti abbraccio 👏👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰

[@19ChiX98]

this is pure gold, nearly made me tear up because of so much beautiness. This woman worked a lot in her life, yet she´s standing here with 99 years making pasta.. still full of joy. I love this channel, I love Marietta, IO AMO I'ITALIA!

[@SabraQueenoftheUnderworld1346]

A very special happy birthday to you Marietta 🎂🥳💜!!! And this looks delicious 😋!!!

[@victoriadiaries9087]

Marietta is my personal favorite. They're a strength, bubbliness, charm and cuteness to her whole being.

[@andiwiegmann5959]

Another great old lady, respect and listen to the old people, they have got so much experience to give 🤗

[@Serendipity1977]

Fantastica, signora Marietta! Le sue tagliatelle sembrano assolutamente deliziose! 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@joanies6778]

Happy 99th Birthday, Marietta! I cannot wait to see what you make next... maybe for your 100th? 🤗

[@OceanaK1]

God bless her! I hope I have her vitality throughout my life and hopefully reach her age. ❤️

[@meomeori1751]

She's so cute 😍😍 happy Birthday Marietta 🎉🎊

[@blipblip88]

Still vibrant, spirited and lovely! I love how she uses a butter knfe to chop up vegetables-and why not?-it works! I'd marry her but my wife would object! Thanks.

[@EricaNernie]

And yes, simple food with freshly prepared vegetables are the ingredients for a long life. Plus a good attitude, of course.

[@Ardoxsho]

Probably my favourite PG video. This woman is incredible.

[@kbvvl3186]

She is adorable …beautiful smile full of life indeed

[@katerinakornilia4825]

She is so lovely, cooking and laughing. What a bless!

[@nancyhagstrom4672]

Thank you, thank you thank you for bringing these wonderful ladies and gentleman to us to enjoy. Marietta's giggle is awesome🥰

[@gipsi2001]

A beautiful nonna 😘😘😘 Thank you for finding her I learn such a lot from these ladies

[@janegardener1662]

She is adorable and her lunch looks delicious.

[@jinxycast]

Holy cow. 99 and still putting in that work. Incredible :)

[@suzannegarrity8015]

I want to grow old like Marietta!

[@arbianavogli8283]

O Zot cfare mrekullie! Cfare gjyshesh ! Nostagji per nandajen dhe gjyshen time🌟🌟🏅👏

[@elenae497]

That little gesture at 1:48 where they gave her a coffee hit me by surprise. It showed me a little glimpse of her life. This woman is respected and she feels that. They protect and love her and deeply care for her. She must feel safe and surrounded by her family most of the time. These things are so important for a long and happy life. Unfortunately in my family and my culture elders are not respected and protected this much.

[@tinacurlyq]

She’s 99 years old with more energy than people half her age. What a lovely woman! Just goes to show, homemade pasta and tomato sauce is the secret to longevity. Carbs can’t be that bad ❤️

[@lettuce001]

I was smiling the whole time,,,,a lovely video with a lovely woman,,,,

[@mrs.dinahsaur7195]

I love watching the cooking shows where i can see their kitchens. Every one is different. I love her battered lid.

[@VincentHoudijk]

La vita lunga is because she is so adorable and happy! Much respect for her 💕

[@PtolemyXVII]

This grandma is so cute 🥰

[@iReporteriReporting]

You are awesome Marietta.❤️❤️❤️

[@SableRain]

Oh, my gosh! That pasta was making my mouth water! And then the church bells at the end. Such a cozy, wholesome life!

[@flaviamaru9489]

This lovely lady just taught me my dinner for the following whole week lmao. Thanks for sharing this video, this sweet granny added a spark to my day.

[@bluemoonestatesales]

I think her being so energetic, kept her being still alive.

[@mpat100]

Blessings for Marietta and her family.

[@VloguluAndrei]

So admirable! Not only she has reached an old age, but she is active, and can also make pasta for her daughter, that is amazing. And I might add that pasta looks so good!

[@loki-vv2oo]

Just found this channel 🥰 love me some pasta and grannies that know how to make pasta

[@AldousAudacious]

Happy 99th birthday Marietta! 💐🎂🍾

[@indigo2398]

Imagine 55 years ago you get home from work and this wonderful lady invented your dinner from scratch 🥺

[@Bianchi8000]

What a delight, to have a Mom at almost 98 to be that lively, still - and As active and engaged. Marietta, sweet lady, you are a Joy to watch in the kitchen.

[@13BD]

What an amazing woman. Beautiful inside and out!

[@MitsukiCZ]

Respect for all these ladies :)) My heart melted =D

[@susanmancini7657]

Marietta reminds me of my grandmother Martina. Her facial expressions and her personality are so similar.. I also love and make this dish, my gram taught me. I watch this one often...I almost feel like I had a short visit with my gram Martina, grazie mille🇮🇹❤

[@HolgerDanske]

She's so spry and lively for her age. Bravo.

[@lyndaturner9294]

Thank to all of these families who share their lovely grannies with us!

[@daphneho115]

The way she rolls it out….SKILL!!!!

[@jomercer21113]

Marietta is my favorite.

[@1974boytoy]

Marietta’s pasta looks delicious! x

[@dukenegju]

Her eyes and her voice remind me of my grandmother 💚

[@Heresheis0818]

Happy pasta # good olive oil #Thank you God for bringing us the good produce, the wonderful elements constituting life

[@jengable4888]

Looks delicious !! 👍👍 This is why she is 99 years old !! Good for her !! 🍝 She loves to make homemade food and treats for her family ! I would love to meet her !

[@layamehta7739]

Holy cow she looks amazing for 99! And she’s so fit!

[@fbtd2456]

What a sweetheart. Reminds me of my Calabrese nonna .

[@orsolaventura1924]

Marietta sei una brava E molto simpatica. Complimenti

[@gabbyw.3527]

That pasta looks divine 😋 Aww would love to have granny like Marietta

[@WhitMcMo]

What I wouldn't give to hug my grandmothers just one last time!

[@olialapteva5482]

She’s adorable❤️ made me laugh and cry🥺

[@jonesbub1]

What a sweetheart!! And who better to judge her cooking…she has the most experience! TFS, Sharon🤗❤️

[@emmayoung3355]

She is so giddy, I love her!

[@user-ip6bd6ug8n]

I wish long years of health and prosperity to all the grannies❤

[@RatafakTehPlachta]

that looks really good, fresh, simple, full of life, not boiled to death, cooked gently... pasta shapes are so uniform and precise and the whole thing must have a gorgeous mouthfeel. this channel delivers every time

[@yoshiko1036]

Amazing to see Marietta again, bravo!👏🏼

[@andrewstiller1662]

What a delightful woman she is! Thanks for another great video.

[@janesimon6389]

Thank you so much for posting this in You Tube! I happened by chance to see this episode on German TV today, and searched You Tube in the hope of finding this. What a blessing this dear Marietta is! A hard and simple life, but full of joy for life and a heart full of peace , contentment and a wonderful sense of humour. This just radiates from this dear lady. By the way, I enjoyed the simple recipe. This is much more than "just another" cooking program. Excellent! I have just started making my own pasta, confessedly cheating a bit by using the wonderful Atlas 150 maschine from Marcato. It is such fun, the fresh pasta tastes a million times better than shop bought dried pasta. My great grandfather came originally from Picinisco in southern Italy. I feel like coming home when watching this! Thank you so much! I have immediately subscribed ❤❤❤

[@pastagrannies]

hi Jane, how nice that you found Pasta Grannies via the TV - welcome! I am a pragmatist - if a machine encourages you to make pasta, then it's not cheating! And yes, Marietta is a dear soul - she and her recipe are going to be in the second book coming out in the autumn. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@janesimon6389]

@@pastagrannies 🥰 Wonderful! I just ordered the first book in German today via Amazon! Do you have any videos of pasta-making from the region of Frosinone? My great-grandad Was born in Picinisco. I would love to make a traditional recipe from his area and enjoy it in honour of him and the generations who came from there originally 🕊🌿💝

[@petastafford908]

What a sweet old lady! and that pasta looks delicious! 🥰💕

[@FacuRod94]

I just found out the channel and I find this soooo tender and lovely! 😍 ❤️ long live to all the beautiful Grannies around the world 🌎 ♥️ I am lucky I can enjoy mine and dinner with her every night 🥰

[@fugithegreat]

These videos never fail to make me smile, and I always learn something new about cooking too! My pasta-making skills are still nowhere near these levels of greatness, but I have definitely improved after watching these amazing ladies!

[@BrljoMrljo]

I was looking for ages for nice simple and healthy sauce for my pasta and this hit just right spot! This is gem!

[@Bergen98]

Unbelievable, she lived to such amazing age and seems to be going strong and healthy. Maybe the secret is indeed a fresh tagliatelle with garden vegetable sauce...

[@scottamori3188]

Another gem. She may now live in Rome but you cannot take the countryside from Marietta. Herbs and vegetables are grown by her; The sauce is also her own. Such strength at her age. God bless her.

[@pastagrannies]

Her daughter Angela takes Marietta back to Calabria for the summer. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@phillyguy8541]

A perfect pasta dish for a Lenten Friday.

[@sm3296]

What a lovely treasure she is.

[@mt9082]

My favourite Pasta Nonna from my parents region is back making her yummy sauce and pasta What a cutie and still remembers everything … blessss ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@nessuno1948]

Mamma mia. Dio benedica questa signora e lei, Lady Vicky, per presentare a noi queste persone e l'arte della vita vera.

[@pastagrannies]

piacere mio 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@daniellehurrell6620]

Marietta is SO SWEET 😍😍😍

[@simonapetrache7885]

Che amore di mamma che ha questa Signora

[@lorrainegeraghty9670]

What a amazing and charming woman and the food looks amazing. Thank you,

[@Lizwindsor]

What an inspiration! These ladies are so wonderful. What great role models, ❤️

[@judithlehman6533]

Every time I see a grannies using a table knife, I wonder at the history of kitchen knives in Italy. I feel sure they sharpened it somehow and wonder how it transpired that it's a favorite. I did note her larger knife for the pasta.