Italian Grandma Makes Linguine with Clams

LINGUINE with CLAMS:
50 Little Neck Clams (or your favorite type of clams)
Olive Oil (about 4-5 tablespoons)
½ cup onion, minced
4-5 garlic cloves, sliced
1 teaspoon of hot red pepper flakes (or as desired)
1 cup white wine
½ cup chopped parsley
1 pound Linguine pasta
Salt & black pepper
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
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I love Grandma Gina, she makes me smile and brings sunshine to my day.

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I love listening to you talk when I was 0 to 5 my next-door neighbor was Italian and she babysat me every day while my father and mother worked I didn’t speak English because they spoke Italian at home hearing you give me such good memories

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[@befuddled2010]

7:30 a.m. in California and I'm watching Gina make linguine with clams and now that's what I want for breakfast. Thank you Gina. Love you! ♥

[@comiketiger]

😁😁😁😁, I understand!

[@joyceyolandastorch8964]

Thank you Gina, you do that so well. Its nice to know the right way to clean the clams. Im sure they dont clean them properly in most restaurants. You used a good size clam for this dish, not too smalll and not too big. God Bless you for all your help.

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​@@joyceyolandastorch8964 nonna Gina non so brasciiano le vongole si mettono nellaqua per spurgare la sabbia

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Memories of my Italian Grandmother - and the huge family meals we shared together - I miss her so much - but am glad and grateful that I have Gina to share her food, her cooking, and herself!!!!!!! Thanks Italian Grandma! We love you in Jersey!!! Waiting on your Giambotta!!!!!!

[@BuonAPetitti]

Here is the link to my ciambotta, I love making this dish in the summer with the string beans and zucchini from the garden. Thank you for watching. God Bless. kzbin.info/www/bejne/imnYo6iFoJh6qqM

[@alanr602]

I love how she calls the refrigerator "the Frigidaire." Growing up with my Italian grandparents, I can understand her perfectly.

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Adorable GRANDMA! And her voice!

[@maribeth307]

My dearly beloved and much missed father, absolutely had to have linguine and clams every Friday. I remember my lovely mother always making sure to have items stocked for dad's favorite Friday dinner. Mom made this exactly the way you do. You remind me of my dear grandma from Italy. I wish I could be in the kitchen with you to give you a giant hug. You are so what the world needs right now. You are such a wonderful addition to my day❤️❤️❤️❤️ Maribeth from Loveland, Colorado

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This lady is as real as life gets! I love how you appreciate each little thing you cook. No frills or thrills, just honest down home cooking. The way you handle and touch your food shows how genuine you are! If you only knew how this guy waits on your videos! I have three of your cook books. But, watching you is truly magic! Thank you ma’am! Thank you!

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[@ColinCropley]

you know, I've always been interested in Italian Cooking since a young age. and I am glad to have you as my teacher!

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It's always a wonderful day when Grandma Gina makes a new cooking video. It brings me so much joy to listen to her, and watch her cook. God bless you Grandma Gina.

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You made my day, Gina! When people tells me how delicious the food is I tell them I learned it from my nonna, Gina. I will make this dish for my family. Thank you. Love you!

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Growing up in an italian neighborhood... i met a lot of my friends nonna's. Gina is the typical italian grandmother 🤣🤣🤣 ciao bella

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SO GOOD TO SEE YOU SWEET BEAUTIFUL GINA!!!

[@prudence4493]

Linguine with white clam sauce is my favorite meal. Every birthday, my mom would ask what I wanted for dinner and I said liguine with white clam sauce. I still love it.

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OMG….. I love this lady. I watch her all day cooking. Reminds me of my grandma. What a nice lady!! Bless you Gina.

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Cara Signora Gina, I'm so HAPPY to see you again!!! This is another favorite I used to make for my family too!!! WOW!!! You are so right: it's a very special dish. Another thing I made was I made the gravy with the clams and mussels. My family loved that too! GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS!!! You make me so happy every time I see you!!! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!

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I agree that linguini and clams is a special dish. What’s even more special is you, Bella Gina!

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Yes, all special dish, but even more special is Madame Gina😊👍🙏

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God bless you grandma Gina and give you a long and healthy life. I love to hear and watch you.

[@lescobrandon3047]

I’m Belarus/Ukrainian/American and know what REALLY great dishes are. And this is my favorite. My late wife used to make it but I am visiting Italian restaurants. I am a terrible cook… Hell, I used to be able to make a decent cup of tea… but lost the recipe. Great video.

[@charlesrattigan1952]

What blessing she is. You re so lucky

[@AshleyDAngelo]

My husband and I love you so much!! You remind my husband of his Italian grandma, it's a comfort to watch you and listen to you sing.

[@marilynloccisano4412]

Hi nonna Gina I love this clam linguini recipe Iam Italian and my grandmother never got to teach me to cook to much Italian she got sick when I was still very young.I apperiate your cooking shows.

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Love you so much Nonna Gina! You make my heart happy, thank you so much for posting. Much love and respect from Toronto 😻💜🇨🇦

[@josephbeno3053]

I miss the days when I was a kid, all the people in my neighborhood were all from the old country. Abbondanza...

[@Mrsitalianlady55]

God bless this wonderful lady! I think I’ve watched every one of her videos! I purchased her book and it’s as wonderful as she is. She has brought back so many memories of my grandmother. My grandmother spoke just as she does, and she sang while cooking also!Thank you so much for all your videos!

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My Italian Grandma sang too! She was always happy like Gina!! They are the lucky ones, happy for the simple pleasures in life!!

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My mom is from Capri n Gina reminds me of my mom. She passed away n I miss her so much. Thank you Gina for sharing these wonderful recipes

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Hello 👋

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Every time I see another video by Nonna Gina, I give thanks to God that she is well and healthy and can teach me some more.

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Good morning Gina, and everyone! What a lovely start to the day to see another great recipe!

[@chadhansen9504]

I'm German and you are my Italian grandma. I love you Gina! You brighten my day!

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I love💙💙watching this lady ! Reminds me of my Grandma. Such great, beautiful food ! Thank you Gina ! 💙🇮🇹🇺🇸

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Blessings Gramma Gina. You look beautiful ! Thank you for all the love you share with us. Getting your book Soon ! 🤗

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I love watching and listening to Grandma Gina cook. I feel like my grandma is showing me how to cook. I love her desserts too.

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It’s always a joy to spend time with lovely Gina!

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"You wanna more, you putta more, you wanna less, you putta less...but you gotta put something":) Love Gina!

[@dmerth]

GRANDMA GINA! WE ALL LOVE YOU! I would drive for hours for meals like that!

[@didisinclair3605]

One of my favorite dishes!!!! Making it with fresh clams makes all the difference! So so good to see you, Nona Gina!!!

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Bless you grandma . love 💕 you

[@lindarivas1506]

I purchased her cookbook but I just love to see her videos. I love this Nonna. Reminds me of my own grandmother.

[@rosecline4717]

I watch her 24-7 love her recipes, she's such love &joyful 💘 I've made some of her recipes, each time my guest loves them. Sorry too say but I forget to take, send pictures. God bless u G/ma Gina,&keep those great recipes coming 😋you're the world's best, &you're the cutest, and my days are most ❤ Joyful when I watch your show ☺ I have Gina Cook book 📖☺ and will order more from her.

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@@trevorjennings721 yes my days are great Living for Jesus and enjoying Watching Gina's show.she is just wonderful, &help me to N-joy my day with happiness 😊💖 I pray 🙏4 her and her family 👪daily. Take care 🙂💕💜❤

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Grandma Gina is so precious! She makes me so happy to watch her and hear her talk. I love you Grandma Gina!

[@kataysmith9581]

Gina's accent brings me back to my Italian heritage. I love it!

[@marieburton6127]

Dear Grandma Gina, my parents are both first generation Italian American from New England but we all live in South Carolina now…….I’m truly sad that the grands and great grands truly have little idea of the richness of our culture……..I’m willing to bet they’ve never heard your accent while I loved visiting my Dad’s family for that very reason! What you are doing is really documenting what it is to be Italian and that is very important. Of course your cheerful voice, lovely smile and glorious food preparation keep us coming back for more….keep singing, Nonna!

[@Rosee3333]

This is my favorite dish. My dad used to make for me special on his days off. I sure miss it. Thank you for posting this. Brings back great memories!

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Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@artistscatalogue7068]

Ms. Gina, knows her cooking is amazing.

[@Lindahuskey48]

Gina! You inspire me! I’ve only used caned clams and clam juice to make clams and spaghetti, fresh clams always intimated me, now I won’t be afraid to try it with fresh clams! Thanks so much!❤️

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Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@pavdude13]

Gina really enjoys this dish, she is so happy and it rubs off on the viewers. Cheers for the inspiration for a clam pasta. Grazie!

[@wandi3112]

Buongiono, Gina!! My (other) FAVORITE dish, besides the Eggplant Parmagiana that you showed me how to make and everyone LOVED it!! I'm so happy that you are showing us how to make this with fresh clams! Grazie!! You always look wonderful!! God bless you and your family. Stay well. Peace!

[@Max88511]

Gracias grandma Gina, I will make it for my wife toda. We enjoy everything you make..

[@tomc.7520]

I call all Gina video's," Comfort Video's". They make you forget about all life's problems for a while. Thank you to the whole family. Great production as always.

[@jasonchen9645]

Can she be my grandma?? I love this channel! I can watch a hundred episodes of this channel! The recipes come out beautiful, old school classics!

[@JD-os2kr]

One of my favorite dishes! Love this so much. I miss my grandma but I'm grateful for Gina. Much love to you and your family!

[@ronalddevine9587]

You are the best. The only thing missing is a nice loaf of crusty bread to sop up all the juice. God bless you Grandma Gina. We love ❤️ 😍 💖 you.

[@jennyprorock]

Every day Gina posts a video is a good day. You brighten up all of our lives with your beautiful food made with love and your beautiful face and personality. Love you sweet Gina. ❤️

[@tomc.7520]

Truer words never spoken, Jennifer. I hope she hits one million subscribers this year.

[@mariapepper6175]

Gina, it is so wonderful to see you. The linguine and clams look so delicious. Thank you for teaching us!! When I see you prepare these beautiful meals I am back in the kitchen with my mother. Thank you! Plus, you look so beautiful!!! God bless you always. Sending prayers and love from Rhode Island! 🙏❤🙏❤

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And so close to 1 million subscribers! Let’s get Gina to 1 million subscribers 🥰🇮🇹🙌🏻🙏🏻❤️

[@fhl1369]

I love watching Grandma cook! Beautiful lady so sweet and precious 💕

[@scottywheeling8756]

I love you beautiful lady! This is my most favorite dish! My God be with you! ❤

[@paulasajjad4549]

My favourite ever meal...

[@donnagavin4539]

I miss my Italian mommom!!! But you make me smile thinking of her. And i'm learning again, Grazie

[@karinaemelie1665]

We are happy too, Grandma Gina. Your joy is contagious, makes appetite 👍 😊

[@henrysteppel2031]

Gina, you are fantastic!! Great clams with pasta, Yummy! God bless you Gina 👍😘

[@tomkeefe2051]

Thank you for showing this, I felt back home again, life revolved around the kitchen.

[@rainbowzappa1440]

You are such a wonderful lady. You remind me of my mamma. Love your recipes! God bless you!🌸

[@JoannaGalacticTutor]

sweet - thank you for being you!

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Grandma, we love to watch you cook and hear you talk! You are adorable!! ♥️🙏🏼♥️

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Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@oliviavetrano8912]

My goodness, you know how to cook everything! From a main meal to dessert. I feel so at home watching you.

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I love you Mama Gina ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ GOD bless you

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Hello 👋 how are you doing??

[@davidh9844]

Lord, I love this woman!

[@chrisjohnson6138]

I like the inflections at the end of each statement and her accent and her great attitude.

[@jimclark2758]

I made almost all of her menus and I became a darling of entire family!!!. She is just amazing. If I ever come to New Jersey, I love to come and see her and say hello.......

[@kimallen9130]

People just don’t cook with so much love like this anymore because life is always so busy. You are so blessed to have her. Thank you so much for sharing your love !

[@elizoupondue]

This is my favorite dish! Grazie Nonna!

[@rodhart6732]

What a very special lady…!!! She is a total gem…!!! I gain 5 lbs every time I watch her…!!!

[@linda-maryvatcher5084]

HI GINA I LOVE CLAMS I WILL DO THIS RECIPE FOR SURE I LOVE TO SEE YOU SO MUCH WHEN YOU SING YOU MAKE ME PASS A GOOD DAY 😊 THANKYOU FOR SHARING HAVE A NICE DAY AND GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY 😊🙏😘

[@bltoth1955]

Good morning Grandma.

[@dee_mcgee11]

Love you, Nonna Gina. I've had linguini with clam sauce but never whole clans before.

[@samanthastevens2925]

Thanks for the tip on when you buy a day ahead!

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I LOVE YOU SISTER GINA. GOD BLESS YOU GINA IN JESUS NAME 🙏 🙌 ❤ YOU WORK SO HARD 🙏 🙌 DELICIOUS RECIPES SISTER GINA.

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Grandma gina, whenever you upload a video I watch you with my grandmother !! Kiss from GREECE. I wish you to be healthy, strong and to enjoy your family! Children and grandchildren 😍😘

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Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@heidid5275]

Oh yum! This is one of my husbands favorite dishes. I'll be such a hero when I make it for him!! TYSMFS!! Love you, Gina!! 👍👍❤❤

[@sylviamcewen715]

Love this! My Italian uncle used to make it for me as a child xxx

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Love you too Gramma Gina 💞💕💞 You are a joy to watch ☺️

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Good job, grand mother, as always. I love your cooking.

[@comiketiger]

Love this little lady. This looks awesome! God bless all here

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🙌🙋🏻‍♀️😊

[@johnbauso1037]

This is how I grew up I love it reminds me of my grandmother

[@vianrushdi2862]

I love listening to you, you are such a great person and for sure you have great grand son and daughter who help you to add value to us and your life. I love you and your family for the great family value you have in Italy. Im from Iraq

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Can this woman please adopt me ? I'm 59 it's not to late , love you gina!

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Hello 👋

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Is nice to meet you am bivinsblinc texting from Kalamazoo Michigan And you

[@estherr6050]

I am so glad to see you again!!! And I notice this video is recently. It's a blessing to see you and hear your beautiful accent!!! Your presence make me happy!!!😊😊 God bless you nonna Gina. Please take care of yourself.

[@italo512]

She says Hotta Peppera just like my Nonna!!! Love it!!!

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We love you, too. ❤️

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Love you Gina. Best Italian grandma around!!!I 💖💖💖💖

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I love listening to Gina and watching her share her recipes. ❤️

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Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@sherrycatanese4312]

Thank you so much Nona Gina for showing me how to really clean the clams & make this special meal…it looks quick & so delicious! Your joy is what the world is so in need of today💝God bless you for sharing your talents and spreading knowledge & happiness❣️

[@ROBERT-hu1wj]

Hello 👋 how are you doing today??

[@Nina-725]

Signora Gina you make this beautiful recipe so easy I have never made spaghetti with clams till now. I read your beautiful book and will always treasure it, but I love your videos you are God's send to all of us. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ALWAYS. ❤️🇮🇹❤🇺🇸❤. You are very special to all of us. I wish I could meet you, if you ever have book signing please let us know.

[@debbiecalvino422]

Gina your love of food and life glows in your eyes and smile - thank you 🙏

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Hello 👋 how are you doing today?

[@jordanfiddle7122]

can't get enough of her!

[@camilleciampa7410]

So delicious! Linguine alla vongola! So good! I love it! Grazie Nonna Gina! Ti voglio tanto bene! God bless you! 😘❤️