Discover fresh cheese gnocchi called 'raviole'! | Pasta Grannies

If you love cheese and cream and butter and would like them all on the same pasta - then this is your dish! 'Raviole' are not ravioli, but cigar shaped gnocchi, and they are a speciality of the Alpine valleys bordering France in north west Italy. They use a special fresh cheese called Tomino di Melle in the dough. And as an extra bonus, Domenca's husband Toni makes a cheese layered polenta.
Raviole are special occasion fare: they were traditionally served at engagement parties and baptisms.

[@nidhavellir]

I love the shell-shaped butter at 2:30.

[@dianaheiss5885]

Who gives a thumbs down to the Pasta Grannies?! I’ll just imagine it was a slip of the thumb. What a lovely group of people. I could watch them all day. Going to make gnocchi today for the first time, and will try (as close as I can get to) their version soon.

[@pastagrannies]

Hello Diana, I hope you had fun with your gnocchi? I was enchanted by the two Domenica's - their way of life is fast disappearing. And the Domenica in the headscarf is the most extraordinary embroiderer and knitter - I wonder if there's a KZbin channel for traditional costumes and how they are made.😀! best wishes, Vicky

[@dianaheiss5885]

Pasta Grannies, yes! It was fun to make. I also am a knitter. I would love to write to Domenica in the headscarf to trade patterns. How do you find the Pasta Grannies to interview? Do you chat them up at the market or local cheese shop, or are they friends of a friend? Thank you for bringing Pasta Grannies to us!

[@bsmleite]

Pasta Grannies in Portugal they’ve made a series for that... it’s called “Os gestos dos sabores” (The flavors’ gestures). I’ve made a public playlist with them that can be accessed in my profile. Hope you enjoy such a beautiful work like the one being developed by you! :)

[@MsSilentH]

Cream and butter and cheese AND potatoes, wow that must be the most delicious dish ever! It's so awesome to see them work!

[@crashbang453]

I love the elegance of their movements as they shape the pasta. I can imagine how much practice it took to master it. These are the kinds of things we need to be teaching kids. Food is so satisfying when you have prepared it this way.

[@pastagrannies]

hi Tiffany, these gnocchi are easy to make, but as you say, it does take practise to become efficient and elegant like the two Domenica's 😊 best wishes, Vicky

[@atrinka1]

Fantastic! My favorite combination; cheese, butter and pasta!

[@pastagrannies]

The nutty butter was particularly good with both the polenta and the gnocchi. best wishes, Vicky

[@sebastianmehech8307]

Fantásticas las abuelas!!!

[@blvnluke92417]

Love,love,love,pasta grannies!! My Grpa was from northern Italy , his sister was born on the boat to America. Married my Swedish Grma, and she learned to cook authentic Italian from her father in law who barely spoke English. ( the polenta episode is exactly as my Grpa made it from my childhood). My grma taught me to cook, and In turn I taught my 4 boys to cook. I have a recipe that came from the mountain region my Grma told me for north Italian meat sauce. I’m hooked on this channel, thank you so much Vicky for keeping these beautiful traditions alive.

[@marilenat.5255]

I never knew we have polenta ('mamaliga' in Romanian) in common, my grandparents were cooking it in the same way but what was an astonishing similitude is the cutting of polenta wich my grandma did it in the very same way. Blessings!

[@massimilianotosi7585]

Romans use to prepare polenta with other grains before corn (mais) was discovered. They must have passed down the recipe to Romanians. Italians and Romanians have so many things in common!

[@sandrajohnson9926]

I have polenta in a box in my cupboard. Besides frying it, I didn't know what else to do with it. I guess you can serve it with any sauce or gravy. Nom nom!!

[@laurare4389]

@@sandrajohnson9926 polenta and cheese is tradition, especially with fried butter, but you can toast cold polenta in a large pan and match it with hot meat or even better with mushrooms... endless possibilities

[@souadghazal2533]

Gazillion calories in that delicious meal, but those red cheeks from breathing the fresh and cool mountain air... love their kitchen tools; shovel used to mash the potatoes, the wood burning stove, two sided stirring spoon. love Gorgonzola, those beautiful happy cows and that beautiful dog ... I'm moving in with them.

[@janecollette9504]

These ladies seem like such a beautiful people. Their cooking skills are amazing. It looks so delicious.

[@Loulousfo]

I LOVE that you are doing this and watch them often! Thank you. One suggestion or request, could you let the Italian speakers be heard? I love to hear the different dialects (Some are languages that we can no longer hear). Thank you!!! love your work

[@robinstewart4775]

I think that is the very last meal I want on this earth ❤

[@pastagrannies]

It's the ultimate comfort food 😊 best wishes, Vicky

[@TG-eh8uo]

I am with you Robin! I actually gasped at the cheese, cream, and butter. This may well be one's last meal on earth because one might keel over after dining upon this. But hey, we only live once, and this looks perfetto!

[@mauriziocosta8416]

Don't you think you are already dead?

[@saberur66]

@@TG-eh8uo how are the Nonas so skinny doe lol

[@myran7782]

I don't want you to die!

[@granniefrannie8358]

OMG. Amazing! First of all, to see these elderly women with the energy to make this pasta by hand. Double amazing that they eat such rich food and live to a ripe old age!

[@lisam9233]

Thumbs down for the greatest cooking grannies in Italy?? Some people are just negative about everything I suppose. These ladies deserve more thumbs up than the world has. ❤️👍🏼

[@garnishwithlove]

I love all of them 🤩 They all remind my grandpa n grandma of village side here in south India. They all look very hardworking,simple and innocent just like our grandparents of Tamilnadu, India. Love you all

[@user-hm9mj1hc3j]

Yay, I've been waiting for a week for another episode of Pasta Grannies~ Pasta Grannies is Life !!! Thank you for your work Vicky !!

[@pastagrannies]

hi Mizuchi, it is great to hear you continue to enjoy Pasta Grannies! best wishes, Vicky

[@msherry01776]

I LOVE Pasta Grannies! In these videos, the world isn’t a mess. Instead, happy grannies are making delicious food. And sharing it with people they love. ❤️

[@nathanmillett4380]

"Come and eat lunch".... I'm on the way, Domenica!!!🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤❤❤💚💚💚

[@shalinimv5330]

I wanna be a Pasta granny when I grow old. They look sooo happy and peaceful.

[@khadijaelboushi7742]

Damn this is the life I want with my future husband

[@debbiebousquet5677]

Wow look very delicious. And rich and comfort food. Cuz u cant move when ur done eating it... Id love to b able to smell the kitchen when theyr cookn..... Mmmm

[@user-ky5dy2sg5u]

It looks so timely and tough, but it looks absolutely delicious! I admire these pasta grannies!! ♡

[@k.fuentes7448]

My mouth watered at the sight and sound of the hot butter being poured over the pasta.

[@amolpathak199]

So enriched recipie with cream,Butter and cheese.Looks so delicious and appetizing..! These all episodes of pasta grannies have improved my knowledge as a Chef to a different level..! Very nice and informative movement started by you guys..! Hats off..!

[@pastagrannies]

Hi Sandip, I'm delighted the Pasta Grannies channel is a source of inspiration and education! best wishes, Vicky

[@JustHeAndMe7733]

This is ultimate indulgence, decadence, and comfort food all in one. Imagine growing up with this your whole life. That would be like heaven on earth! These grannies and their recipes are the best of the best. I'm so grateful this was in my suggestions. I'm learning so much from these lovely ladies.

[@pip2848]

Lovely, amazing, wonderful, lovable nonne. But the husband's smile at the end lighted up the kitchen. Grazie mille for these videos

[@Lanahani1]

How fortunate for you...you get to eat all this amazing food! LOVE Pasta Grannies!❤️

[@pastagrannies]

hi Cheryl, I do - and enjoy it very much. I wouldn't recommend eating pasta 3 times a day though (which is what happens when I do the film trips) as I spend the next 3 weeks attempting to lose the weight I've put on! best wishes, Vicky

[@rosannapizza6402]

it's amazing.. they seem active, healthy.. with all that cheese, butter, cream..... wow....

[@stevelogan5475]

Looks absolutely delicious, and since i am irish, butter and cream in a recipe is right up my alley. Other than baked goods which normally must be very precise in measurements , i notice as i am getting older, i can measure out many ingredients with my hands, and can tell by feel if a recipe item needs more or less of an ingredient when combining, and that is a least one benefit to aging, lol, i can usually tell by touch if a meat product is cooked to its proper doneness without over cooking it. I love the pasta grannies and thank you Vicky for all the hard work you do in bringing us these recipes, God bless you and all of the pasta grannies and their families and friends

[@pastagrannies]

hi Steve, yes cooking is an art, cheffing is a science, and hands are the most important tool for both 😊 And it's a pleasure to have you as a fan of Pasta Grannies! best wishes, Vicky

[@stevelogan5475]

Pasta Grannies ty

[@johnmatthys7044]

The best mac and cheese you never had. I need this...

[@jonlilley2832]

What a delightful series of programs!!! I grew up in an Italian kitchen, but these videos remind me of many things I've forgotten about. A million hugs & kisses to all the Pasta Grannies for their hard work! Ti amo tutti!!!

[@westfalenstadion7325]

Butter with Pasta is not my usual kind of Recipe ....BUT this Food still looks really nice and I love Italian food, God bless them.

[@pastagrannies]

Butter reigns supreme in the Italian Alps! The food is so different from even close by regions like Liguria - and the joy of Italian food is in its diversity. 😀 best wishes, Vicky

[@markfalls4101]

Westfalen Stadion fresh pasta=butter dry/boxed pasta=olive oil

[@sotharioch290]

I am italian, but this plate is very, very ancient also for us... Ben fatto, Pasta Grannies!

[@punkbunnymama]

Butter and cheese and cream and pasta....so much to love!

[@leodoro8877]

Beautiful video with amazing people. An entirely different style of condiment pairing and the use of cheese and potatoes in lieu of flour egg or water. Thanks for the knowledge.

[@comesahorseman]

Oh, Lord, adding that browned butter just puts it over the top! Thx!

[@pastagrannies]

Hello John, the butter was straight from a dairy and had a wonderful flavour 😊 best wishes, Vicky

[@kckrye]

What is their secret? They live such a long life eating all that butter, cream, pasta and cheese. LOL All the things we here in the States are told are bad. I love it! ;)

[@sweetboo1022]

kckrye I was thinking the same thing while watching that as I'm in the states as well. But I also think that we eat so much processed food and so many sodas and sweets that the combination has to be horrible for us. I'm sure that they don't eat this every meal. They probably laid out a nice big spread for their guests. Either way it looks amazingly delicious.

[@michaelknapp7271]

This was/is food for the hard work on the farm. In former times they used this amounts of butter and cream because they really needed the calories for hard work.

[@sweetboo1022]

Michael Knapp you have a good point Michael my grandparents owned a farm and they used a lot of butter and cream and Lids long healthy lives but work their butts off

[@sammyo623]

kckrye I grew up on a farm, gnocchi were a poor mans meal, potatoes were always available, we used olive oil instead of butter,because we had lots of olive trees. But if you melt the butter and heat it till it’s nutty in colour, than throw a handful of washed and dried sage leaves, the leaves turn crispy and taste delicious served with the gnocchi

[@AFarrell]

kckrye because they make it all by hand. It’s a workout. Was always told by my grandmother, if you make it from scratch you can eat whatever you want. And she was right. She cooked and ate like this until she was in her 90s.

[@bootblackbob]

My Italian great grandmother---grandma Rose---- would make this kind of home made pasta. I still make it for special occasions .

[@helenblakovich1622]

I want to eat at their house!! *drool* Using the sharp cheese in the polenta?? YES!! And that butter?? OMG, yes!!!

[@1234thenarrator]

So many tips here for making a memorable meal.

[@layanice4190]

oh my goodness grannies aint playin that looks soo good i love them

[@cecilenticchia9191]

Grazie mille, per questi splendidi video di piatti regionali italiani. Documentate cose importanti. Thank you!! (Questa pietanza non la conoscevo!!!) Un abbraccio

[@tscherl]

There's a similar dish from the south of Germany, called "Schupfnudeln". Same ingredients and shape, but without the cheese. You make it along with Sauerkraut (of course 🙂 ).

[@pastagrannies]

How interesting, thank you for sharing that. These old recipes don't respect modern day borders! best wishes, Vicky

[@tscherl]

I'm very glad about that 🙂 Also compare Ravioli with Maultaschen or this thick freestyle pasta (can't remember the name at the moment) with Spätzle 🙂

[@pastagrannies]

Passatelli? Made with breadcrumbs and cheese?

[@tscherl]

I don't know. They are long, a lot thicker than spaghetti and rolled by hand so that they have different shapes.

[@pastagrannies]

I think you're thinking of umbricelli pasta? I've now googled spaetzle and funnily enough we filmed something called gnocchetti di Chiavenna where dough is dropped into boiling water to form uneven, fat strands of pasta, which seems very similar. However they are served with potatoes and drenched in butter, not fried. So not an exact match! best wishes, Vicky

[@choucou11]

It’s the village where I go every year ! Thank you for sharing this culture and its recipes 😁

[@suzzmartin]

I am absolutely salivating! Omg! I have to eat this once before I die!!

[@rubes8065]

Lately I’ve been watching an episode every night to put me to sleep. Like a glass of warm milk

[@FerolaJ]

I’m trying to get an italian nonna over here if anyone knows one that’s free

[@melanieviselli9706]

Ditto

[@eugenio5774]

don't worry, just get an italian friend to bring you to sunday lunch. as soon as the grandma will see you, she'll deprecate how thin you are and instantly adopt you.

[@apriljimenez4006]

THEY ARE SO CUTE!! Especialy when she inteoduces the dish as ready to eat she looks so proud. 💖☺️

[@jessicaculpepper4458]

These videos just make me smile! I love them all!

[@irene32]

I can virtually smell the food! Thank you for these videos, Vicky! Sending love to you from the Philippines!

[@Kiekebusch]

I love how serious and focused they look until the lunch is ready on the table. Seems like they are happy with the result :)

[@tonydeltablues]

Wow - very rich - I'd not be able to stop!

[@pastagrannies]

hi Tony, it's a good thing fats are back in fashion! best wishes, Vicky

[@andysurya4335]

i thought it was gonna be a plain gnocchi , but that last part just wow !!

[@pastagrannies]

Hi Andy, tell me about it - I so enjoyed the abundance of everything! best wishes, Vicky

[@zzzut]

This is outrageously rich and fattening! GREAT!

[@mmh304]

I miss my granny!!!😭 I miss her cooking...This is such a wonderful channel!!!👍👌

[@seattletcj]

Wow how unique. I love butter and cheese but holy cow

[@pastagrannies]

These are special occasion gnocchi made 1000 metres above sea level where farming is confined to cows and potatoes :-) best wishes, Vicky

[@seattletcj]

I understand. Don't get me wrong I want to be at that dinner table ! Thank you for sharing this

[@pastagrannies]

Actually there is a 'sagra' every September for this gnocchi (google: sagra raviole Sampeyre); Domenica cooks for it, so if you are ever crossing the French/Italian border at that time of year .... :-) best wishes, Vicky

[@Yuopllljhhuuhzjjsu2773]

i love a good holy cow, but i';m not a fan of cheese and butter

[@Monsolido]

But which Domenica cooks for it?

[@Jardinier2023]

OMG!!..I am full just watching this video, that is one rich meal. I love gnocchi and polenta, it was once considered peasant food but now you pay an arm and a leg if you can find it in a good restaurant. Don't ever buy the packaged stuff in the markets, gnocchi should always be fresh or at least frozen fresh...who are all these morons giving Pasta Grannies thumbs down??...Its not a slip and your computer is turned upside down as one person suggested, its just simply your mean spirited..who could not love these little Italian women??

[@oneofakind9784]

Looks good with all that butter and Cream !

[@sf8211]

This looks like heaven!😍

[@cuervolp]

es.muy emocionante como esas comidas son tan comunes en argentina . gran canal.

[@emmanuelsebastiao3176]

AMAZING ... thank you for your channel in preserving all this ... my family are from Napole, and I'm amazed at all the different cuisines of Italy ...

[@mauriziocosta8416]

There is no Italian cuisine, there are many cuisines.

[@varenkadazanovitch5561]

Wow!!! I can't wait to try this. Thank god for grannies 🌹

[@russellrobinson505]

Great people! Great food! Thanks! Love the cheese!

[@katherined800]

This is a meal originally for people who worked outside all day doing manual labour. Colon schmolon.

[@SamSam24270]

I ❤ the pasta grannies and grandad channel, and thanks for letting us here then speak Italian!

[@pastagrannies]

hi Sam, I'd delighted you like the channel! best wishes, Vicky

[@julydelgadoramirez7629]

I ABSOLUTELY love this channel! Grazieeeee :)

[@HeatherShineify]

CHEESE, CREAM AND MELTED BUTTER!!!!! HEAVEN!!!!!!!!

[@truptideorukhkar5718]

You're so lucky to eat these delicious meals and actually meet the ones who prepare them! I love all your videos! 🥰

[@juliehoffman6292]

My mouth is watering, I’m watching this at 2:40 Am!

[@TraceTheAce1]

Holy Jesus, I want to go here immediately and eat this! Wow, looks awesome.

[@gabrielamariani376]

Que ricura, son excelentemente buenas en todo lo que hacen Felicidades. Son todo amorrrr.

[@tigerette03]

New subscriber and I'm already in love with this channel. Makes a girl want to travel and learn from the masters.

[@diannes4384]

Looks heavenly

[@maiadixon5383]

That meal is heaven!

[@federicatesta8152]

W la valle varaita!!!!!belle e buone le nostre raviole😍😍😍😍

[@pastagrannies]

Assolutamente! Grazie alle belle signore, Domenica e Domenica! best wishes, Vicky

[@EmpressKadesh]

My brain is tingling with happiness watching this... dream diet!!

[@shelbyhildahl5748]

Beautiful presentation and cooking! ❤️

[@elaine_2570]

My God, this looks incredibly yummy. I'm giving this a go today, let's see what happens :D Thanks for those incredible videos, please keep them coming forever.

[@susanoconnor7299]

Did you try it??

[@ritag9152]

OMG!!~~~ That is utterly fantastic! Amazing people, amazing food in such beautiful surroundings...

[@enricavani659]

Grazie a tutte le nonne che ci hanno insegnanto con amore e passione.

[@feliciaalbanese3338]

Love these videos! Thanks for sharing

[@louisamalaspina2662]

great recipe thank you

[@BellaBistro]

Bravisimo....what a pleasure to watch

[@orbitalgarfield21]

I'm sat here in Paris drooling.

[@ranamohammad3614]

Omg ..looks amaaazing

[@charleshash7381]

I'm making this.

[@JahsilandHampton]

This is so relaxing to watch

[@wnyray]

OMG... this looks wonderful!

[@lb6182]

I wish there was a place I could go to learn from the pasta grannies! Other than Italy of course!! ha

[@ericfinch8887]

These are so wonderful!

[@martas.8780]

Here is where I come from, and I've eaten these gnocchi a number of times. Trust me when I say that they are incredibly good.

[@-beee-]

I was so surprised when I saw not one, not two, but THREE generous servings of butter going in the pan. Mouthwatering!

[@pastagrannies]

hi B, yes the recipe calls for very generous quantities of everything! best wishes, Vicky

[@debraboyea7776]

Looks so delicious!

[@tobiasherbert6911]

Mit Kartoffeln mit drinnen, so hab Ich Ravioli auch noch nicht gesehen. Liebe Grüße aus Deutschland, Ja in den den kleinen Ortschaften in Italien, wird noch sehr viel von Hand gemacht. Z. B. der Käse. Kenn das von früher als Ich zu Besuch in Italien war.

[@awoFalase]

Looks amazing and if granny is cooking it!!! 😍

[@ivanacova1881]

Ho mangiato questo piatto nelle valli del cuneese, proprio fatto così da mani esperte inutile dire quanto sia buono!

[@beelinekhan460]

the plain raviole look and made like "schupfnudeln" in Austria. the polenta is made the same! 😃 there is a dish made with polenta, speck, hard cheese from the alps, eggs and even apples, called frigga. it was prepared by the hardworking "holzknechte" (wood cutter) on an open fire during while having a work break. eaten with homemade sourdough bread.

[@nealieanderson512]

Oh my gosh! My mouth is watering and my stomach is growling!!

[@pastagrannies]

hi Nealie, it's a very Alpine dish meant for hearty appetites! best wishes, Vicky

[@luanllluan]

This seems delicious

[@elainebmack]

I could see some so called "health conscious" critic slamming these dishes because of all the butter, cheese, and cream, but all you have to do is look at these beautiful older people and see that this food has nourished them for a lifetime.

[@pastagrannies]

Yes, context is everything 😊 and when you live on a steep mountain slope, you stay very fit, and recipes like this one are for high days and holidays. best wishes, Vicky

[@effbuds]

Absolutely Amazing