Enjoy Mirella's nettle tortelloni with asparagus! | Pasta Grannies

[@grouchosaidit5454]

These videos are such a marvelous way to end the work week. A real treat. Thank you for taking us into the world of the pasta grannies and honoring them.

[@pastagrannies]

Our pleasure! best wishes Vicky

[@mrss3534]

A new Pasta Grannies means the official start of the weekend in our house! This looks amazing and makes me want to plant nettles. Grazie mille for sharing Mirella and her recipe with us!

[@TheCoyote808]

Every single Nonna I've watched over the years on this channel has reminded me of my own grandmother and the zest for life she had. Heck even the pasta making reminds of the time gramma would make udon or somen. The techniques are identical even if the ingredients may differ slightly.

[@elizabeth2416]

The effort that goes into a meal, and what is produced is just lovely.

[@lauracolby6038]

My mouth is watering so much for this dish! Omg ! The flavor combination in this dish look SO GOOD! Lucky You Vicky! Love this channel so much! It’s my favorite! The fact that you put content out every week shows me how hard your team works. I mean really hard! I appreciate you so much!

[@janetedwards1461]

I shouldn't watch your marvelous videos late at night! They look so delicious!😋

[@pastagrannies]

hello Laura, thank you very much for your appreciation. When you do work which you love, it's never hard. Tiring sometimes, but always enjoyable. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@artycrafty9209]

Mirella's meal looked amazing, I loved the way she has used her garden produce and I also loved seeing the wonderful market the likes of which we can only dream. Vicky your face said it all......seventh heaven! Thank you for sharing with us. Ramon. x

[@pastagrannies]

hi Ramon, weekly outdoor markets are still a feature of everyday life in Italy, thank goodness. The veg vans rotate through the area, so if you miss the market in one village you'll find it in a neighbouring one. best wishes, Vicky

[@artycrafty9209]

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[@pavlamilcova3975]

well done, girls! :-) Nice time with you. thank you.

[@gailjordan9250]

What a wonderful lesson on using nettles! I never knew.

[@elainebmack]

This was a revelation for me too.

[@businessasusual9077]

There are some Italian recipes that use nettles , among them risotto with nettles or a savory pastry dish whose filling is nettles combined with other ingredients and frittata with nettles ….

[@daisyroxy6656]

I remember eating these leaves as a kid in Bosnia 😢❤

[@scottamori3188]

Another local market! Thank you! Mirella deftly undertakes a labor intensive dish with perfection. The tortelloni alone would be enough but she takes it to the next level with pancetta and asparagus. This is another great episode!

[@pastagrannies]

hi Scott, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@elainebmack]

I first had fresh nettle pasta in Siena many years ago. It was simple fettucine with butter and cheese, but what a flavor! This dish looks simply extraordinary. And to think that nettles are considered by some a pesty weed. Not here!!

[@marknofsinger91]

She is a delight! I love asparagus so my mouth was watering. 😊

[@christineb8148]

Nettle pasta is one of my favorite things. I can only imagine how good Mirella's is!

[@elainebmack]

I am so inspired by this. I drink nettle tea, but never considered it cooked into pasta.

[@aruchgupta]

Seeing these stories from thousands of miles away, understanding their context wrt food, their recipes and most importantly the culture. It doesn't get better than this for a good enthusiast. Thank you Vicky for making this available to the world. Love from India!

[@judithlehman6533]

Pasta grannies are so reassuring. I love how they just get on with it!

[@voyance4elle]

I never knew how the form of the Tortelloni are made! This is sooo cute :D how she wraps them around her finger. I never would have imagined, that this form starts as a square.

[@jonesbub1]

I think Mirella certainly could be an actress! She did a fantastic job showing us such a unique recipe that looks absolutely delicious! TFS, SAharon♥️🤗

[@pastagrannies]

hi Sharon, I'm glad you enjoyed it 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@geetamonpara8116]

I love how lately each recipe has been vegetarian friendly. I really want to try this one out!

[@sparsrus]

looks delicious, and I definitely wished I had that bowl of tortellini in front of me.

[@stefaniasassi433]

These are tortelloni,tortellini are smaller and are usually eaten in broth

[@andrewmcfarland57]

You perform your taste-tester duties with such dedication and sacrifice! 🙂

[@pastagrannies]

It's tough! 😄best wishes, Vicky

[@solino2002andrea]

Hi 👋 Vicky, what a fantastic dish. And I’ m not telling it because I live few kilometers from there. Nettle dough is simply amazing even though I would suggest to taste it with the less invasive dressing, in order to appreciate it sublime flavor, but so feeble at the same time. For example a “mild” raw ham ragu or simply some handcrafted farm demi salted melted butter. Anyway my brother’s neighbor who help her daughter running a local restaurant here around and makes tortellini and tortelloni almost every day of her life, taught my mum that tortelloni filling should also incorporate an infinitesimal quantity of garlic, especially since in order to be evenly distributed it is reduced to a pulp by dragging the fine salt provided in the recipe with a knife over it. About the filling: ricotta MUST be absolutely fresh, from the dairy to the kitchen the same morning, because it starts to gain an undesired bitter flavor very very soon. And to be obnoxiously fussy (that I’m not, it is only a duty of chronicle as a paladin of flavours) asparagus should be boiled keeping them vertical, using a special pot….Having said that, I wish I could have been in your place during the tasting. Have a nice summer.

[@pastagrannies]

Hi Andrea, good to hear from you. And thank you for sharing your insights - I haven't come across the addition of garlic to the filling before. Would your mum like to be on Pasta Grannies and share her recipe with the world? 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@solino2002andrea]

@@pastagrannies Thanks a lot Vicky, but although she would be honored to be part of a “pasta grannies” episode, she has to politely decline, not because she isn’t a good pasta maker (she’s really good actually) but mainly because she’s very shy and she does not want to appear somewhere on tv or internet, eccetera. On the other hand, I am very good at eating, so if you’re willing to run another channel called "pasta jummies", I would gladly be at the forefront 👷‍♂️🍽️

[@pastagrannies]

hi Andrea, oh that's a shame but understandable - and many thanks for asking her. I will have to track down the garlic addition another way...Yeah, getting Pasta Grannies followers to guest-taste the finished dish, there's a thought.. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@souadghazal2533]

Oh wow ... this is one beautiful, tasty and healthy dish; she's a wonderful cook and I want her Sicilia apron !! 😁

[@craigjb8740]

now this one looks especially delicious😋

[@richardcorsillo9819]

Wow. So beautiful. Been waiting to see some of the amazing Italian produce being utilized. Nettles? would have never guessed

[@P.F.3.]

Ridiculously she makes it look! Mama Mia ❤️

[@didisinclair3605]

So beautiful, and looks so yum. Thanks, Vicky!

[@pastagrannies]

My pleasure Didi! best wishes, Vicky

[@ashleylange6628]

Oh to be a small dog laying on the floor of an Italian granny's kitchen while she makes pasta!

[@sih1095]

Such effortless skils ❤

[@elisaastorino2881]

I like the little preview of the next episode!

[@pastagrannies]

Hi Elisa. Thank you for watching until the end. We're going to try making this a regular feature! best wishes Vicky

[@jennyprorock]

love the nettles trick! maybe ill have my husband see how it works? my trusty guinea pig 🤣 this looks absolutely delicious! the pasta looks amazing al on its own even.

[@makelikeatree1696]

Bravo, Vicki, bravo.

[@Not-surprised]

Brava ! 😊

[@josephvaughan3099]

So nice to watch! Thanks so much! ♥️😁🇬🇧

[@CrowSkeleton]

I was just considering a raid on one of my few local nettle-rich spots today...an excellent recipe, and such a lovely-looking pasta.

[@mariapepper6175]

So beautiful, so delicious!! Thank you!! 🙏❤

[@genesiabeharry111]

Absolutely amazing. Love you ❤❤❤❤

[@Helt0]

Lovely 😍😍😋😋 as usual!

[@VerhoevenSimon]

That looks delicious, and thank you once again for a great video to start the weekend with.

[@pastagrannies]

hi Simon, I love how Pasta Grannies kickstarts the weekend for folks 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@nessa6248]

Never had nettle pasta, but these look soooooo good. I would pay some good money for a plate right now😅❤

[@wooden_branches]

Wonderful video. This dish looks delicious 🤍

[@Lycaerix]

07:49 - I adore Vicky. And great cooking gods doesn't she sometimes remind me of Swedish chef (in the best possible way) 😅

[@pastagrannies]

At least it's not Animal... 😀 best wishes, Vicky

[@Lycaerix]

@@pastagrannies Animal is the best! Must say, since it seems I've managed to snatch a moment of your attention, thank you so much for this series and the books! We own both. It's a magnificent insight into a cuisine I've always loved, and something to truly treasure for life. It's also wonderful to hear about the backstories and experiences of these lovely nonnas. I'm sure you must hear this all the time, but I'm delighted to be able to have the chance to say it to you :) Thank you!

[@melissawillison6708]

Lovely pasta

[@marksgirl8295]

That looks amazing!

[@dpcaw]

this recipe looks so good:)

[@mariaesteriozzisperandelli8843]

Parece delicioso 😋😋😋 Grazie por compartilhar!

[@sih1095]

Absolutely nothing here I done crave. ❤

[@Getpojke]

Lovely dish. I'd certainly be asking for second helpings of that one. The combo of pasta, nettles, ricotta, asparagus & pancetta is a match made in heaven for me. Seems a little odd double cooking the asparagus though? Is it to make it as soft as the tortelloni I wonder? (or maybe a generational thing - I know my mother was of the same opinion as Mrs Beeton who seemed to think vegetables were evil & mush be punished by being cooked to a mush 😆. i like my asparagus either lightly steamed or flash sautéed in a little butter. One of my favourite food memories is coming back from fishing with a trout & stopping by the neighbouring farm to cut some asparagus (I'd settle up the money at the end of the week). it was so fresh & sweet as it was cooked within half an hour of picking. Served up with fresh brown trout, heaven. Never heard of turning nettles upside down to stop them stinging, will give it a try. I know once the leaves have been left to wilt after picking they loose their efficacy, or you can quickly wilt them over a flame. Remember being taught how to fold nettle leaves so you could eat them raw & not sting your mouth - you only get it wrong a couple of times I can tell you. Nettle soup is still a favourite for me. Great video, as always its made me feel ravenous.

[@pastagrannies]

Thank you for your trout story - and I'd never dare put nettles in my mouth! Ripassati is a favourite technique of Italians (boil, then fry, often with garlic and chilli, so the veggie is a flavoursome mush) but this was more of a benediction in the butter. I can always quiz Mirella about it, but I reckon frying in butter wouldn't give the same tender, un caramelised result? best wishes, Vicky

[@Getpojke]

@@pastagrannies I've seen Ripassati done with tougher veg like kale & broccoli. Brilliant turn of phrase giving benediction to the veg. Maybe I'm just being overly precious about asparagus? Such a short window of opportunity in the UK for really fresh, good asparagus that I tend to be quite reverent with it. Spargelzeit (Asparagus season) in Germany is a pretty serious affair, some regions having their own Spargelfest. They really go for white asparagus, we Brits being satisfied with the green. The Italian purple asparagus is stunning. Slightly sweeter & softer & seemingly has even more antioxidants in it, hard to lay hands on here though. Sorry I was starting to drift off into a sparrow grass dwam there.😋

[@michellepaino9650]

mamma mia that looks delicious 👌🏻

[@nealieanderson512]

Omgosh that looks so yummy!

[@lindabishop7656]

It is my goal to have a Villa in beautiful Tuscany Italy 🇮🇹 😍 ❤️ 💙

[@pastagrannies]

it's a good goal to have 🙂 best wishes, Vicky

[@albatrosone]

That looks yummy!!! ❤

[@VelkePivo]

That looks amazing

[@claudiomenesesc]

Loved it!

[@poultryfancier2004]

Great idea: I will try, I have lots of nettles on the farm

[@aris1956]

In fact, one sometimes doesn't really think about using nettles in cooking. You just need to equip yourself with a pair of gloves. 😉

[@aleriverag5080]

Looks delicious🎉

[@zameshtan]

So beautiful!

[@herbwitch5681]

I’m noticing a very different definition of Tablespoon in these videos.

[@footyfan101ful]

Maybe it's a regional thing. 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@pastagrannies]

haha, yes, I'm caught slightly between the 'everything by eye' approach and wanting to give you a steer on how much, should you want to try it yourself. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@herbwitch5681]

@@pastagrannies I cook by eye, myself, so no worries. Since it’s a video, we can get an idea of proportions.

[@sans2domicilefixroberts428]

👍 Beautiful 😍 💓 💓 💓

[@randomsurfer3963]

I have eaten nettles plenty of times but never thought of using them in the pasta dough. Just be careful to not pick any old leaves or plants in flower, they can cause some serious health problems, only young green and flower free shoots (actually most people suggest to only pick nettles from October to early May and avoid them in summer).

[@Saba15-t9d]

What kind of health problems can you get?

[@randomsurfer3963]

@@Saba15-t9d flowering nettles contain cystolith crystals that can cause urinary tract infection. Actually if you pay close attention to flowering plants next time you see some nettles, you can spot the crystals. During non flowering season they are a great substitute for spinach though, I love them.

[@pastagrannies]

I think all the rain Italy has experienced this spring has extended the nettle growing season; you are right, it is only young leaves which are collected.🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

[@opheliahamlet3508]

I haven't seen beautiful, thick, meaty stalks of asparagus in years. Could we please revisit Mirella to see how she makes her asparagus soup with the lower part of the stalks? Mine end up in the compost pile😔 I've gained 15 pounds just watching her make this dish!

[@Sisterfifi]

I love that pasta drying rack, where can I get

[@michellepaquin1014]

Very interesting. Do nettles give a specific favor to pasta or is is merely herbaceous?

[@pastagrannies]

hi Michelle, for me the flavour is green/chorophyll/herbaceous and its main role is colour. best wishes, Vicky

[@shirleyjhaney1041]

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[@minadoro]

Can I buy 😅 Nettle leaves tea . And hydrate?

[@violetgaribyan-jg9ll]

Very yummy🍒🥬🥗

[@josiemorgan5401]

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[@ederlifortunato5681]

I want to be a tester 😁😁😁😁

[@pastagrannies]

There's a queue 😀😀 best wishes, Vicky

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[@user-dq2ym1nn9k]

Biggest nettle leaves I've seen in my life

[@jeannettejongman4268]

Vicky...what a terrible job you have!!🤣🤣

[@pastagrannies]

hi Jeanette, I know I know, all these lovely people and plates of pasta... 😀 best wishes, Vicky

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first

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Awesome

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