Italian Grandma Makes Steak alla Pizzaiola

STEAK alla PIZZAIOLA:
3 NY Strip Steaks,or your favorite cut
1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
½ Onion, sliced
8 cloves Garlic, crushed
¼ cup Fresh Basil
1 Tbsp Oregano
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, 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 spends her time cooking, 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?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
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.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@Navygrl58]

As a Catholic Sister I don't watch much KZbin or bother with the internet but being Italian myself who loves to cook your one of the few channels I subscribe to. You bring a smile to my face and heart with your recipes, stories, and religious songs! God bless you Gina and thanks for the happiness you bring.

[@joshuamayberry4301]

To the person who liked my comment, Thank you!! This wonderful Lady is a national treasure. So full of life and livieyness, the younger generation could learn so much from her besides cooking. !! Her off-spring are so blessed!! Reminds me me of my own Gran. Just wished she taught me. but boys when I was young didn't think was a boy thing. My loss, so sad. Thank you Gina for being you and sharing!! Long life and many blessings!!

[@joshuamayberry4301]

How could anyone do the thumbs down for this wonderful lady who is sharing such knowledge that could be lost? Dummies!!

[@tworivers71]

Agreed! This Italian Woman is the real..deal ! A Living treasure.

[@TheStephenmonroe]

Joshua Mayberry at this point (16538 views) only .0013 of viewers gave thumb down. That’s not many in the grand scheme of things. But you are right, they must be dummies!

[@yvonnehamright5964]

I am African American and I love your channel. In a little while Im going to be Italian.😁😁 I love your recipes. Thanks for sharing your family roots with us. Much love.

[@BigDyse]

We welcome you with open arms!!

[@lindaa2437]

👋Greetings from NY, Yvonne. Gina is a beautiful person inside & out. She invites us all into her kitchen every single time she shares one of her recipes. Cooking delicious food for people you love unites us all! Welcome to the family. Have a lovely day & God Bless you my sister from another mister. Happy cooking!

[@morrisvivona8191]

OMG! I wish I could jump into my computer and give her a hug. You can tell her main ingredient in every dish is love. Thank you Miss Gina. You make me proud to be an Italian-American.

[@lolaibiss7020]

That is so beautifully said love!!!!!

[@lindaa2437]

Well said!!!!

[@virginiagraham2196]

Thank you for again singing for us. Music is the voice of the soul. Yours is surely beautiful.

[@geraldineportelli3096]

Best Grand-Ma on the face of the earth! She is the kindness made woman. Thanks for sharing.

[@deano.7533]

Grandma Gina!!! Your channel hasn't been in my recommended feed for so long. I missed so many recipes. Now I'm going to watch all that I have missed for the rest of the holiday weekend. I love you so much Gina. I wish we were neighbors. I'd trade mowing the lawn, washing the car, and taking out the trash, in return for a homemade Steak alla Piazzaola lunch any day of the week. Take care. sincerely, Dean O. :-I

[@gwenshepard8594]

Every time i watch these videos, I think how lucky you all are to get video of not only family recipes but also such a lovely lady is shared with everyone.

[@best4last171]

My husbands side is Sicilian and his nona taught me how to make authentic sauce. Nonna Gina does it is the exact same👍🏼🙌🏼

[@JustMe-vo9bq]

Gina..I love watching you cook and listening to you sing! You bring me back to my childhood and my family again..This dish happens to be my husband’s favorite. His mother always made it for him just the way you did. Thank you for allowing us to come into your kitchen and learning such wonderful recipes that you present. God Bless You..

[@missheidi1023]

I love you grandma! ❤️

[@jeannettewisnewski7854]

I found this adorable woman a couple weeks ago. I watch a video everyday. I love when she sings! I’m so in love.

[@YD-uq5fi]

She is still going strong at the age of 86!

[@dianeg3376]

My 98 year old Italian mom and I love this video. My grandma who was from Calabria used to make this dish and the singing made my mom and I smile. Wonderful!

[@hollypaternostro6321]

Yay she’s back ! Can’t get enough of gmaw Gina , my 7 year old granddaughter calls her grandma Gina and ask if she has a new video out to watch , so you know she’s touching her soul as well at 7! She loves watching her as much as I do ! And tries taking like her so cute ! 💗 Gmaw Gina in the house!

[@helenewein1621]

Thank you so much Gina, you are leaving us a legacy. I only wish I would have had the foresight to have filmed my grandmother when she was in the kitchen. Such a treasure, thank you!

[@joshuamayberry4301]

It would be an honor to meet this talented lady

[@sharonhagen6362]

Have you ever thought about putting Gina’s recipes in a book? I love when she sings, or says the Rosary…her faith and food seem to go together. How about a cookbook based on the liturgical seasons. Traditional meals…Advent through Christmas, Lent through Easter, and Ordinary time meals…I’d love that…and a calendar of Gina during the holidays and holy days! Well, she is the bright spot in my day!

[@leannebiello4112]

Just hearing her talk brings back so many great memories ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@oneofakind9784]

The singing Italian 👩‍🍳 Grandma! Cute

[@LifesparkleSEM]

Following Gina's good lead down here in Melbourne, cooking, singing, sharing. Amen.

[@lawanaduque7671]

I just love watching you cook and sing. You are such a blessing to so many!! I find myself smiling while watching you!! God bless you Gina!!!

[@georgesmicallef5418]

Donna Gina you are an Ambassador of Italy. You reminds me my mother with similar generosity, attitude and recipes. You're wonderful. Thank you for these authentic Italian dishes.

[@meffamass252]

I came across this channel by accident and I am hooked on it now love watching and listening to this beautiful woman she is so genuine - wishing good health always

[@taritabonita22]

Meffa Mass Love her❣️ I’m hocked on Gina’s channel too❣️

[@terryglidden9647]

She’s such a wonderful positive person 😊

[@francesthompson1324]

Nonna Gina,I love your homemade sauce, singing,family stories and recipes. Thank you for sharing . You are a lovely Lady. Blessed be always. Ciao.

[@domenicodiniro413]

She brings me so much joy . She is my idol such a fantastic human. I only wish the world had more of her

[@mercedesthomas5968]

I absolutely LOVE when Gina breaks out in song. ❤️❤️❤️ So sweet!

[@meganjarvis7970]

Momma Gina here at work, watching your you tube before clocking into work, what misery. But you momma Gina---- you are a breathe of fresh air!!!! God Bless you!!! Thank you always for your wonderful Italian food cooking.....gets me through this horrible day of slavery.... God Bless, and keep eating well... 🤓🤓🤓🤓❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Love you momma Gina❤

[@michelleb4697]

My husband, John, always said the people cooking Italian food on KZbin don't know how to cook. Then he saw Gina, and he found all of his favorite dishes and felt so nostalgic for the times when he was growing up and being fed by all of his friends' Grandmas!

[@valkynkynval1828]

I love how she says Olive Oil! "Olive Oilo"

[@be8cab]

Me too i replay it just to hear that.

[@CraftingWithAprilD]

My meat sauce has improved 1000% just from getting tips here and there from your channel. I feel like I'm in the kitchen with my own grandmother, can't fake this type of genuine spirit.

[@larrycenatiempo7415]

I love watching Gina in the kitchen, It brings back so many memories when I was a kid watching my mom and dad cook, Music was playing, Gina is right the main ingredient is love, Thank you for what you do and bring back so many beautiful memories, That was a time when family dinner with family dinner thank you.

[@donnakoger8216]

In my family I refer to Gina as my grandma since I have none my family smiles. I say let's see what grandma is cooking today. I love her,so cute such a great teacher.

[@prodigymam]

My mouth watered when Gina cut open the steak on the platter! Brava!🌹

[@TheAmethystcreation]

I love Gina she’s a doll reminds of my gmom I would love to cook with her god bless her ❤️🙏🏻

[@marynichols1423]

I sing along with you Please sing more when you feel up to it. May God always smile on you.

[@susanduplan8702]

Oh my goodness, Gina you bring so much Joy to people through your personality, your masterful cooking, your singing and your loving spirit! I love your channel!

[@INTUITIVENORSK2303]

I agree Susan! Nonna Gina is so lovely & cheerful. She's a star. :-)

[@granny-um2jp]

I just love her, she calls her sauce gravy which is cute, and even cuter is her 'just follow me' I look forward to all of her videos. She appears to be in very good health, I am 73 and I have difficulty bending like she does. god bless her, keep the recipes coming.

[@flog.4730]

🙏🏽Gracie, Singnora ! Made this for supper tonight and absolutely loved it!! Tastes Justa like my Nonnie would make when I was a little girl! Thank you for keeping the Italian traditions alive , full of love and music... salute to you and your son in law too ! ✨Chin Chin! XX

[@bmen6401]

Bless you, Nonna Gina. ❤

[@chiarabadlowski5041]

Isn't it sweet that a 9 year old, Valentina, was so inspired by Gina that she made her pot holders the color of the Italian flag.

[@jeneylee15]

I love that she sings to her food and has a lot of love and enjoys cooking ❤️

[@Bryson24500]

I love it when she sings to us. It reminds me of when my grandmother used to sing to me.

[@leanneklassen2197]

Dear Nonna Gina I thank you and your family for sharing these delightful you tube videos. With all of the exhausting political drama it is so refreshing to be reminded of the goodness in people. You are such a joy to one's heart to put focus on what really matters. With much love

[@sheliaadams5971]

Your traditional dishes are wonderful. Thank you and God bless you and your family 🙏🙏🙏🙏💚

[@charliebrown5755]

I always love Gina , she makes my day , God bless

[@char7763]

Mom in law was from Rome NY. She taught me to cook a lot of things, I love Italian cooking. Pizza, manicotti, chicken parmesan,stuffed shells, homemade bread,meatballs,sauce, all delicious! I love watching you and hearing you sing 🎶✝️🥰thank you for sharing your time and cooking with us! Lots of 💕

[@acondo10]

Dear God, please protect this Queen at all costs. She is a true gem. Baci e abbracci Nonna Gina. ❤️🇮🇹

[@ddsmiles6382]

We make a Mexican dish similar but add jalapeños and cilantro! Gotta love Latino food whether in Italy or Mexican American or Mexico it’s all made w love 💕

[@mollysmith6055]

Wow...look at that 'money shot' of the cut meat! I was guessing it was going to be overcooked but silly me, Gina knows best! Now I just need to get my tomatoes processed into whole tomatoes and I can make this too. Thank you so much for the delicious recipe and also the wonderful songs. You are priceless and I appreciate all the work you and your family do to put out these videos to share with us out here.

[@lillithanne9704]

That has to be the best STEAK alla PIZZAIOLA every made..... it was serenaded..... you gotta be happy in the kitchen!

[@ercamero]

I love everything that you cook. Especially your singing 😉.. you make my heart smile... Thank you and God bless you and your family 🙏

[@martha9292]

You are a true blessing from God! I adore, love you and can’t wait to cook and sing in Heaven with you and your Italian family! Thank you for all you give! You are a treasure sweet Gina! ❤❤❤

[@bennedettocracolici5058]

How long ago did she die? No way she's gone😢

[@martha9292]

@@bennedettocracolici5058 I wasn’t saying she passed. I was just saying when we are both in Heaven one day we can be friends and cook together. Sorry I confused you!

[@bennedettocracolici5058]

@@martha9292 sorry yes I misunderstood.

[@martha9292]

@@bennedettocracolici5058 no worries. So sorry for the confusion and scare. ❤️

[@lindabloom5396]

Thank you, Gina, it is always a pleasure to watch your videos. Your recipes are the same as my family cooked but it brings back nice memories to watch you cook. I love the songs that you sing, it is what makes your videos special.

[@rhondathibault59]

Thank you Mrs Petitti for your beautiful videos 💖

[@leslieyvettehingle4151]

Good home cooked food with a song from the heart----LOVE!!!!!!

[@azaramoon4027]

I always feel happier when I watch these videos !!!

[@panosalexander7436]

Her family is very lucky to have ❤

[@franpennell6609]

What a wonderful way to start my day! This looks fabulous! Thank you beautiful lady. LOVE your songs. They really touch the heart.

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

When I heard, "My mother make for us!" I knew it was going to be good....'cause LOVE got passed down with and in this recipe.💚🤍❤

[@tonaballaro9716]

Thank you! You made my Sunday, I thought I was visiting my Nonnie who I miss dearly. You are beautiful and I enjoyed your singing very very much

[@lynnrose7562]

Hi Gina. You sing so beautifully. The steak looked absolutely delicious. :)

[@susanmancini7657]

Omg! I love this woman🇮🇹 my idle!!! I can watch her all day! And when she starts to sing, it melts my Italian heart🇮🇹❤💚❤

[@joefamulari2595]

Gina you are a national treasure!!

[@petscanner5]

Hi Gina! I love you:) i got in late from my mom’s house and I’m still awake....we had a great family meal today. No other way to wind down than to watch your awesome videos and hear your beautiful voice and Italian accent. Lots of love to you and your family. Thanks for the recipe Bella!

[@mariacaleb8995]

I'm a Puertorican woman who has fallen in love with you. I grew up in the Bronx and you remind me of our next door neighbor Doris who would cook the most fabulous Italian dishes. I loved when she invited us for dinner. You are such a blessing to your family and to us your subscribers. God bless you always with good health and long life. You bring so much joy when you sing. Never stop singing. Love you.

[@jacquelinealvarez6497]

Maria Caleb 👋 Hello im Puerto Rican also Mrs. Gina is wonderful. Great I love this recipe. I can see this over white rice or with pasta deliciously wonderful. I can't wait to try it. Thanks

[@gertiekokkoris8550]

Hey Puerto Rico girls right there with you, Nona Gina is the singing kitchen star. May she always be healthy with high spirits and a song on her lips.ona Gina, please talk to us while ou are cooking!here is just one problem, for all of your fans I believe.even ollowing your recedes step by step, occasionally is not enough. One also needs the right ingredients, mainly meat! This is my biggest problem, getting the right cuts of meat! The best cuts are ridiculously overpriced!m living in beautiful Athens.cio to one and all!

[@JESUSISLORDforevermore888]

@@gertiekokkoris8550 I am Jamaican Puerto Rican and love her too.💚✝️

[@mariecolban5146]

YES.

[@cainmorano4956]

If you sing to the food it makes it taste better. It's true!

[@derekjolly9815]

How many people are watching this at 9:30 in the morning and are now craving this dish! Looks soooo good!

[@kdowning73]

Well, it's 10:30 now, but I'm with you! Man, that looks delicious!

[@debramcvicar8423]

Gina please do a cook book , I love your recipes , and I love you , such s special person ❤️❤️

[@charlotter8276]

Looks so very delicious!!! Thank you very much for sharing your recipes. I watch and smile the whole time! Thank you Gina and family! 💖

[@patriciaromanowski7100]

I don’t even speak Italian and I find me singing along with you!😂 you got to be happy in the kitchen! Great recipe, yummmmm❤️

[@artglue2]

Nona...I love hearing you sing! You are the sweetest person on earth!

[@pompei1968]

It's Nonna . Nona in Italian means 9th

[@WILMA_]

I love this woman. You can be my grandma any day.

[@junemroberts4788]

I feel as if I know this precious lady. I enjoy her videos so much. She is like a breath of fresh air!

[@gwyn9846]

Thank you, Gina!! Wonderful recipe as always! :)

[@veronicanikole1976]

You are amazing and a great singer

[@donatellabiglioli8247]

Beautiful nonna Gina ❤👏👏👏🥩🥫😘😘😘😘🙋🏻‍♀️❤🐾🇮🇹

[@gretafernandez2859]

We need a cookbook and maybe a Show on the Food Network or PBS ♡♡

[@gladyspons8152]

I love you 💕 Italian grandma 👵! And learn from your recipes!!!

[@barbarademauro3183]

Thank you Gina for sharing your beautiful spirit.... my father sang when he cooked too! Think I’m having steak pizzaiola tonight!

[@allenyu4054]

Enjoyed your video very much. My landlady was a Italian gramma, she made traditional Italian cuisine very well . It was delicious, very different from what you have in Italian restaurants.

[@cherylm4867]

Gina, you are so delightful to watch! I love your songs and enjoy your fabulous recipes. You brighten my day! 💕

[@carmscarlata7286]

Oh how I love you Gina! You are exactly like my Grandma Angelini who passed away about 50 years ago. She cooked like you and spoke like you and sang songs to us cousins all the time. 23 cousins. She ran a grocery store in Rochester for 50 years. Alone raising 5 children. Her husband died young when my mother was 11. God bless you for making these videos. I treasure YOU!!

[@amandaletendre601]

The mister and I were watching this last night and boy this looks delicious! I might try making it after the hot weather is over. She really is a joy to watch! You can tell how happy she is!

[@klmhookedmoore5847]

Nonna Gina is so authentic, so lovable. She makes me smile. Phoney baloney Lidia Bastianich has nothing on Nonna Gina! Great steak pizzaiola recipe.

[@amandagarcia9078]

Love her videos! Her singing is my fave!

[@pattypollard4070]

My grandma always made steak a Pizza a ola I have not made that for years. She put potatoes with hers too so yummy. I love how you sing and cook you are just a joy to watch . You bring back beautiful memories to me. I want to come to your house every day for dinner... HUGS 🤗 PATTY FROM CHICAGO

[@Traceyi1000]

Hi from Chicago too. NW side. Where in Chicago are you in?

[@roberterickson9885]

Gina you should be the poster child for happiness and love. Just love your spiritual stories and songs. Enjoy all that you do. Keep smiling You r loved🌞🙏

[@1320trail]

I just cooked this. It's as wonderful as Gina tells us when she tastes it. I used a cheap cut of steak and simmered it a long time so it would tenderize in the gravy. Sooooo yummyyyyy!!!

[@charmainecarraway5413]

What a beautiful grandma, I am so glad to see this recipe, my husband and I just bought a half a cow in May. We live in Tennessee, and I can’t wait to make this amazing recipe! Keep singing grandma, I think I will follow your lead, I will start singing as I cook from now on. Have a great day!

[@marthamika7372]

God gave you a gift cooking and singing...didn't understand but it was beautiful

[@gaylal.7862]

I absolutely love you. What a blessing you are to all of us❤️😘😃

[@AlleineDragonfyre]

thank you for sharing your recipes! i never got to meet my italian grandma but she came from Calabria in the 1920's. subscribed! i cried when you sing! makes me homesick for my family

[@tommasinaantonucci3038]

Nonna Gina sei Fantastica!❤

[@mohinialbert5387]

Its so nice Gina,,i wait to see your videos. God bless you.

[@uncleleo1873]

We love you Gramma Gina!!

[@rhyaangwin7756]

I simply adore this Lovely Lady & her wonderful cooking.. she reminds me of my Grandmother, start my day watching one of her videos & it always brightens my day.. she puts so much love & effort into the dishes she shares with us.. God Bless her & thank you for sharing her with us all! OH and I love her singing, warms my heart.. thank you!!

[@debbiedejohn1069]

Awww, our Gina, Love you sweetest Italian Lady..😘😘😘❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😘👏👏👏👏😘👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@marleneboone2091]

Hello Gina 🌹 Hope you are all doing well🌹 wonderful recipe sweet Lady🌹