Italian Grandma Makes Meatballs (and Spaghetti)

[@Pepperoni711]

My grandson is 5 yrs old, on the spectrum of Autism. He loves grandma Gina. He watches her clips everyday. When he visits me he will ask me to put Gina on. Her videos actually keep him calm. I have watched them with him and have tried a few of Grandma Ginas recipes. God bless you and keep you going. Your family is truly blessed.

[@marieintranuovo3808]

Oh how wonderful! 💙💙

[@gaggymott9159]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Jonsmama1]

Aw, that’s precious! She keeps me calm too! Makes me miss my Mom. She was a great cook.

[@alaskababaful]

Grandma Gina is truly an Angel unaware ❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏

[@bobtees4504]

My daughter is 6 and considered high functioning Autistic. She loves helping me cook. Today we made beef braciole. She loves superhero’s and cooking. I wish you’re family all the best.

[@lyndacaira1735]

So happy to see you Nonna Gina-I was so worried about you!! Please don't ever make us wait so long again to see you! We all love you!❤️

[@sarakhaldi5085]

@Lynda Caira same here!

[@mariannefaugno3101]

Same here

[@marshahumbert9322]

I was worried too!

[@birdlover8992]

So glad to see her❤❤❤

[@ajoydutta6723]

😘😘

[@gregorywilliams1421]

She uses one ingredient that makes a dish great and that's LOVE. When she broke out in song I almost started crying. For a second I saw my mama.

[@butter8768]

IKRR the part when she started singing my heart went 💗💓💗💓💗

[@BronxBombers_726]

I’m African American from New York. My Lord Grandma Gina reminds me of one of my Italian friends Mom from Brooklyn. I couldn’t stop watching her at 1:00 am😂❤ God bless Grandma Gina!!!! Grazie

[@fitzy28101]

Are you from Africa? Otherwise you're just American.

[@schumi9xwdc]

Gotta learn from someone, then we pass it on to others

[@TheRedkid20]

​@@fitzy28101of African descent still counts

[@princessjoy007]

Girl! I found my way here too!🤣

[@princessjoy007]

@@fitzy28101 tell that to the powers that be! 🤣 the term African - American is literally on official applications, medical paperwork, census questionnaires, etc.

[@joshlowell3075]

I appreciate her video's because she's sharing tips that will be lost forever without her. Fortunately she is wiling to be recorded while cooking so that these recipes can survive the passage of time. These videos are priceless.

[@leroysameul6377]

What happened to frozen meatballs

[@patrickmcfarland2610]

Hi

[@joshlowell3075]

@@patrickmcfarland2610 hi

[@jenniferacciavatti7314]

@@patrickmcfarland2610 big difference in fast/frozen bagged and it’s you making yours using your magic plus what else you gonna do for a little over an hour of time lol

[@cflournoy1529]

@@leroysameul6377 Don’t nobody want that😂

[@khanaemiller4736]

When she said “Every problem I fix” 😩🤚🏾 I felt that granny energy 🥰

[@gmac6529]

I unofficially adopted her after about 2 minutes. ❤️

[@bettyallen3516]

The puiu

[@saml7249]

Weirdo lol

[@davidpendley2765]

This lady's family is extremely blessed to have her!

[@donnarigney6863]

I absolutely love this sweet lady. She brings back memories of my Italian Grandmothers. She puts a smile on my face everytime I watch her videos. God Bless you sweet Gina !

[@debb5908]

Anyone criticizing this woman has issues. She is a home cook who is a pro. I pray to God I will still be here at her age, never mind taking care of a garden and cooking ON CAMERA. Gina is a treasure. A breath of fresh air. ❤

[@msaquariusmil]

The moment she started singing...I knew there was no other recipe I would need for this meal 🥰

[@thewingedalligator9399]

I have MS and recovering from cancer. My family (still two at home) loves these recipes. I’m grateful to this lovely lady for keeping me occupied and feeling of value to my family.

[@lindahoffman2692]

You ABSOLUTELY are of GREAT value to your family and all those around you because you have great courage to overcome what you have to deal with! ❤️

[@MrJesusrosario]

When noni started singing marina, my heart melted.

[@amythestgold]

LOVE! Thought you were singing to me. What are the words to the song in English? Going to make this tonight!

[@brandyneugent304]

cried thinking of my noni rest in peace.

[@315jlopez]

SAME!!! I SMASHED THE LIKE BUTTON AS SOON AS SHE STARTED SINGING!

[@tritrimyte2287]

That is my niece's name, Marina. I love my niece so much!

[@leevigil2396]

This sweet lady made my day. Her accent and her singing; her singing was adorable.

[@charger19691]

This wonderful godly lady blessed herself before she started to roll her meatballs. People from Gina’s generation are truly thankful for everything they have! That’s one of the nicest things I’ve ever seen someone do on camera! God bless!

[@rickrobitaille8809]

Nonna

[@marieintranuovo3808]

❤️❤️

[@tonymella100]

My mom passed away 13 years ago and I regret not paying attention to her cooking. I thank god for this channel, Gina cooks exactly like my mom did. Stay strong and I thank you for helping me cook the same meals for my kids as my mom did. God bless!

[@LeonJones-xn5kc]

Tony Mella if your mam was Italian she definitely cooks like Gina I’ve never met an Italian who can’t cook food it’s in their nature

[@Rickwf]

This woman is everything that is good. My Grandmother's are long gone, and my Mother too now, quite often when I'm cooking I try to remember how they did things and wish I could remember more of what I saw them doing in the kitchen. Watching you is more than just cooking some good food the way they did. It's a master class on cooking simple great old style Italian food, it's also memories of Grandmother's and Mothers, and family. I feel like I'm watching them again, and learning the things that I regretted not paying more attention to back then. Thank you so much for making these.

[@sophiapope7590]

She make me want her food and a hug! I'm so drawn to the elders because I never knew my grandmother. She passed when I was a baby. Grandmother Gina is a blessing to watch and learn from.

[@hancylazarus7467]

LOVE,YOU GINA!!!!!!!

[@EvaKirkpatrick-h2q]

If only the world could be as sweet as momma Gina, what a wonderful world this would be ❤❤❤

[@bloodstone2000]

Hi Gina ! You Melt my heart everytime. 💗 Bless you ..

[@Tracy-le9fl]

This will probably be my only comment because I hardly ever leave comments on KZbin…..but I must follow my heart now and let you know I LOVE our Italian Grandma and Buon-A-Petitti! I have also purchased her cookbook! I have cooked many of her recipes and I LOVE the results and so does everyone else in my family!….especially my Italian side of the family! What a treasure this beautiful woman is….she makes the world a better place….Thank you so very much for all you do! Tracy❤️❤️❤️🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼😎

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you for your love and support for my channel. God Bless!

[@mikesafrica5108]

Well said ..Grandma is a legend 👏 🥰 Mike Durban South Africa

[@arcturusbbqsausagemaking2435]

My Wife is Sicilian she makes Meatballs and sauce exactly the way you do ,The only difference is she uses Fresh Garlic in her meatballs You're an inspiration.....God bless

[@marieanne7569]

Yes I was quite surprised she put garlic powder in the meatballs, I would love to know why and if it makes it better.

[@msch7620]

My mother says garlic powder makes you burp and fresh garlic is better. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@Myr25636]

I watch these just to hear her talk. Love her.

[@baystateantipredatorsquad9641]

Reminds me so much of my Greek grandma, Greeks and Italians both understand food and family are the two most important things in life, especially together.

[@marieanne7569]

Not only Greeks & Italians. 🤦‍♀️🤣

[@baystateantipredatorsquad9641]

@@marieanne7569 true but Greeks and Italians have are similar in a lot of ways.

[@teresahazlett6376]

Amen

[@mattridgley9095]

Like Pavlov's dog as soon as I hear the words 'Hello, I'm-a Gina' I start salivating uncontrollably

[@karinaleto4464]

She's so sweet! I love how she sings while she cooks! That's Amore!

[@TaraLei35]

Your videos are like a warm hug on a very cold day. You make people so happy

[@2W3X4YZ5]

The secret to great Italian food: singing a beautiful Italian love song while cooking. Grazie, Nonna per tutto quello che fai. Che Dio benedica te e la tua famiglia.

[@Ricardo-go7yu]

This adorable woman makes you smile from ear to ear the entire time. How sweet.

[@Technigirl63]

I just LOVE IT when you SING! I made your MEATBALLS tonight!! They were EXCELLENT!

[@italishgirl5601]

I have Gina’s cookbook but I always come back to the videos…. I learn something new each time I watch. We love you Gina🇮🇹❤️

[@amandaangelisse5612]

I wish this lady was my grandmother!! She does say things very similar like my volva but she’s Portuguese, it does sounds similar! Your so cute grandma!! Your family is very lucky & to have such a great cook!

[@dbryceman]

She does the number one most important thing... she lets the herbs and spices bloom for a long time before she starts cooking. That makes everything better.

[@lorettamemphis]

My favorite parts of this video is her humble accent talking self, singing and that little prayer she did after taking plastic wrap off.

[@almothersbaugh9712]

Grandma Gina is my "go to" for absolutely anything Italian... what a gift to share her with the world...

[@Guinnivere]

This woman is EVERYONES grandma or mama. You can tell she would welcome anyone a seat at her delicious table. Oh how I love to watch her cook and sing. Gina, truly one of Gods Angels on Earth. Thank you for sharing yourself with us Gina, ive learned so much from you

[@JRoman1970]

I'm officially adopting grandma Gina. You are now apart of our family. Love your videos and recipes.

[@soniahannah8263]

It would be great to see Gina cook in Italy 😀 I love that Italians hold their faith so dear to their hearts. God bless you beautiful Gina.

[@kreh1100]

It doesn't get any more Italian than that. I love her song.

[@akairan]

God Bless you Grandma. If everybody could be as kind as you are nobody would argue. Putting the different plates of food on the table so everyone can eat like they want. What a sweetheart you are. During these really sad and scary times, you are just so happy. Thank you Grandma, and again, God Bless you.

[@jerremiller5542]

Oh how I would love to taste that spaghetti and meats balls!

[@teresahazlett6376]

God Bless you and holy kisses grandma

[@lythiascanlon2131]

Grandma Gina just totally melted away any stress or anxiety I had. What a lovely woman, I'm so glad I found this channel. Thank you, Grandma Gina!

[@devinspradling]

I’m lucky to have an Italian grandma who still is alive and cooks a lot of these same recipes. This lady does an amazing job.

[@juanitaaroundtree4625]

God Grace Congratulate to this wonderful beautiful wisdom woman of God. I just love ❤️ to hear you sing 🎶 with your medley. Sholom Peace Sister Juanita

[@LB-ku6ry]

She is singing to the meatballs. Everything will come out better. ❤

[@hondo1756]

How can anyone dislike this? Love her singing. 😁 looks so delicious.

[@melzy0146]

I made these last night, using the recipe from the Sunday gravy and meatballs video. Was a huge hit. I'm a 35 year old Maori fulla living in Australia and this is my favourite channel. I visited Italy once and fell in love instantly, hope to get back after the world clocks back in. For the mean time I'm going to enjoy these videos. Love from my whanau to your famiglia.

[@martinstensby7377]

I'm sitting here salivating... But when she breaks out in song whilst cooking, I cry as well. (I'm a mess...) What a woman!

[@gborch]

Isn't that wonderful!

[@gborch]

she maka me crya like my auntie cooking in the Bronx NYC

[@urbansurvivor2391]

I am a Chef of 20+ years experience and my best recipes come from grandmother's. I truly believe that love is the most important ingredient in cooking !

[@anitaoviedo2683]

My grandma used to sing that song while cooking. Every time it makes me cry for I miss her so much. Thanks for your cooking!

[@ashleyjay56]

Anita Oviedo my grandma used to sing too when cooking. Miss her so much 🥺

[@irinesdiaz4564]

“”I’m so happy to see you again, I’ve learned a lot from you, I love family traditions...”GOD BLESS YOU” love your singing!!!

[@jerrybrown2969]

Thank you Nonna Gina for making me happy with your wonderful Italian cooking and wonderful singing.🇺🇸🇮🇹🇨🇿

[@tomcole2041]

Gina is the Nona that everyone wants and a few of us were lucky enough to have with our own. Grazie!

[@daveszzzone]

Love her cooking, she is thorough and a joy to watch. This is what the world needs more people like her.

[@andrewahn2536]

I have literally never trusted a KZbin cooking tutorial as much as this one

[@juniper6685]

Riiiiight 😂

[@KirstenJamerson]

I love when you sing as you cook, Gina. ♥️ It’s 7:30 on a Sunday morning, and I now want spaghetti and meatballs. 🍝

[@marleneknudsen-tn1vu]

I love that she shares her talent for cooking. She puts a lot of love into her food making 😋

[@annieburgos805]

Hearing you sing is the best part of watching you cook your delicious meal. It brings me back to my childhood and makes me miss my grandparents and family so much. Oh what beautiful memories you inspire!! Can’t wait to try this recipe. God bless!

[@paulsylvester1394]

I could not have said it better! I remember my grandmother making meatballs and they would sit in a plate on the stove after frying, before they went into the sauce! And by the time they went into the sauce, there were a bunch missing! Yum! Thank you Gina for helping me relive those days while learning to cook my favorites for my family! God bless!

[@essiefowler9775]

Gina you make our hearts feel happy God bless you 💋

[@serena4279]

NIgerian Man watching from Japan. I enjoyed your video grandma. Keep educating us how to make it well. God bless you.

[@timmystanley7062]

What a beautiful human being. ❤ We can learn from her.

[@ladydi2493]

I am kinda glad I don’t live near your house, because I could sit and watch you cook and sing all day long. You’d never get rid of me. Thanks for teaching us how to cook with love, you are the best. Your family is so lucky to have you.

[@margaretmohan6971]

I love your singing and your meatballs. Sometimes I just listen to your singing ...so beautiful. Many thanks.

[@Grace-ty5ny]

She is so gracious! One imagine that all Italian grandmas are like her.❤

[@rottvang]

She is now my favorite chef. God bless her. Beautiful soul

[@nancybourland2323]

Beautiful song Grandma Gina! 💋 You can come and cook and sing at my house anytime 🥰 The meatballs and spaghetti looks delicious! Thank you for sharing another wonderful meal sweet lady. Have a wonderful holiday weekend ❤️

[@Atamber1984]

So beautiful! Simply beautiful. I love the singing while she works! Thank you for sharing.

[@karenb7620]

I made these tonight. Tried the singing as well. Meatballs were delicious. These will become a family staple. Thanks Nona Gina 😊

[@AraceliZ89]

I would love to just spend the day with her! She is too adorable for words!

[@haydeeventuro8687]

Just Araceli Would that be wonderful

[@waappsshh]

So happy you have this time with her! Miss my noona every single day! Love ya Gina!

[@sunnyromano5101]

I love that you put the recipe right here so i don't have to click a link; i like to watch the video while i'm cooking and i love the singing! Ty

[@emeraldsgalore1139]

Thank god for you Gina! My wife is Irish Sicilian, didn’t really like to cook Italian. She was a meat and potatoes girl. But after watching you on tv, with all your fabulous recipes she started cooking Italian again! After 41 years old being married, I can finally eat Italian. Thank you, Ted M.

[@kathnolan6652]

Nonna Gina - I would like to know the prayer you say before shaping your meatballs - what a wonderful way of paying homage to God for the food you are about to make. You remind me so much of my grandmother, from Borgetto, Sicily, Maddalena Cassara. I learned by watching her. Unfortunately she passed in 1963 when I was only 11. My mother has told me my meatballs are the closest to her and my gravy also. My grandmother used bread and milk in her meatballs - things have progressed and I make mine like yours, except I do add a bit of milk which really makes them tender. God Bless you Gina, I hope you continue these videos for a very long time.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Right as I am about to shape the meatballs I make the sign of the cross and in Italian I thank God for his beautiful blessings. Thank you for watching and for your kind words. God Bless.

[@dark_horse_strong2967]

She says: In the name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirt. Thank you for this beautiful day.

[@sumikolibby3203]

So adorably loving. I wonder how many grateful family and friends she's cooked for. Oh what feasts they must be!.

[@NordicMyth]

Omg, this women is amazing. I could watch and listen to her all day. God bless you!

[@camnatale-miles2542]

This is the greatest, most wholesome cooking video I've ever seen. Molte grazie

[@melaniesmith1313]

I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to hear Grandma Gina sing! Every time I watch her videos, I learn something new.

[@dorothytime3707]

How could anyone dislike her videos?! She cooks with so much love and passion. I can only wish my grandmother was still here, I would record her cooking every meal too. Miserable people do yourselves a favor and just leave her channel. God bless you Gina ❤️

[@jackflash5659]

Grandma's singing brought back memories of chef Pasquale Carpino. He had a tv show here in Canada and he would sing these wonderful Italian songs while cooking. I didn't understand a word but it didn't matter. The meatballs look delicious Grandma!

[@kaycox19]

WOW! Authentic recipe, being taught, and being serenaded too! How much better can life be!! THANK YOU.

[@ahmednour6967]

I am from Egypt and I am so happy to see you god bless you

[@leannebarrett3280]

Nona Gina, you make me so happy. I’ve had terrible depression in this covid period and you have helped me so much you can’t possibly know how much. Your singing, cooking and love for life is inspiring. Thank you so very much for sharing your recipes they have been a lifesaver to keep me busy! Sending you love from Melbourne Australia xxx

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you for watching. God Bless!

[@quyenngo5053]

Thank you for your recipe. I always looking forward to your singing because it makes me so happy.

[@VictorMartinez-mp2ml]

I watch this lady every day she makes my day. She's a real sweetheart.

[@clementinekaranga3416]

I love the song you always sing grandma 🥰💞

[@elsievaenz9531]

I don’t even like meatballs I just love listening to this lady and watching her … just gives me some great home vibes I would love a grandma like this !!!! Thank you beautiful lady

[@fatumaali8439]

May Allah bless you and your family Long live Grandma Gina Much Love and Respect from Ethiopia

[@saleenastone]

I love her lol... find myself trying to sound like her while I cook along.. such a beautiful accent. So good!❤

[@karlwhite8769]

Me too 😂

[@michaelortiz5560]

I’m 84 yrs old . I was moved to see this wonderful tape. I’m transported to my grandmother’s kitchen. But most of all, the accent! I was back home !

[@lindamanion7270]

Everything “bad” in the world goes away when I watch you. You’re a blessing for sure. ❤️ Wish I could reach out and give you a hug. Linda from Ontario.

[@chrisstapleton5291]

Linda Manion absolutely 100%

[@feliciaburrell1221]

She is absolutely adorable :) grandmothers are so special.

[@hitchyourwagon4720]

My Italian Mom passed away a year ago. She was an amazing cook and her meatball recipe was almost identical to yours. She would make dozens of meatballs at a time and as kids we could not wait to have a fried meatball sandwich while she worked. Thanks for the memories.

[@datubeda]

Just when I think I can't love her more... she starts singing in Italian while cooking!!! :) Her kids are truly blessed with one of the best grandmas ever! :)

[@sambill8910]

SAME... she is adorable!

[@edclancy1298]

such a sweet lady, love your singing.

[@GameAudi9]

I just made your meatball recipe for my dad Mrs. Gina. He said it was amazing 😘. I little bit of Italy 🇮🇹 here in Wisconsin. Thank you for all your hard work 🙇🏽

[@corinnealtham7340]

I love her! Especially when she sings. My meatballs are marinating in the fridge for 30 minutes. It's Super Bowl Sunday!

[@bhappy8892]

I made it today for my husband and son, they loved it, I ate the onions and garlic just as you suggested with a little bit of spaghetti sauce, it was delicious. Great idea, I will make this as appitizer for my extended family when the visit. Love your videos and lots of love to you. Keep singing and stay healthy 🙏

[@pattiannp22]

I like that you added the onion n garlic to the oil, that will add so much flavor , my nonna never did that and i think I’m gonna try! ricetta perfetta!! 👌🏻 🇮🇹 🍝

[@serena7397]

Same here! Gonna try it too!

[@rosalindcompolongo6638]

Love watching and listening to Gina 💖💖💖 She brings back so many childhood memories.

[@joycebenedict9069]

I Love when you sing You make me Happy TOO!!!

[@ellenmaher5451]

Gina, you remind me of my Greek YiaYia!❤️. I especially love the way you sing. She used to sing in Greek in the kitchen. You put love into your recipes as she did! I am so impressed by you and your delicious recipes. ❤️❤️❤️

[@kaitlynbree2122]

I’ve been watching all the Nonnas on KZbin because I miss my Yia Yia and her cooking. Beautiful to see how similar the old school Mediterranean women are.

[@isabela.alonso3504]

Finally Ihave found a delicious recipe!!! I love your authentic recipe. I will make it! For a long time I have been looking for authentic Italian meals. I love spaghetti so very much.

[@dianefranklin4661]

Now I want some meatballs, You are a bright spot in our lives. Thanks you, Gina

[@darlenebattle2713]

I feel so calm and relaxed by her talent right down to her old country accent. She is a living doll and I feel Im learning something valuable from Mama. ❤❤❤❤

[@michellebillingsley4704]

You are such a sweet lady and I love your singing...💞. I learn so much from you. Thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes and how to canned tomatoes. God bless you and your family..🙏✝️🙏