Family Ragu with Gennaro Contaldo

[@elizabethdavid2596]

-olive oil -500g beef brisket -500g spare ribs -200g italian pork sausage salt and pepper 2 bay leaves - sear meet 1 chopped onion add to meat add red wine to meat, let it evaporate onion sweat not burn 3 tins of tomato still on high flame 1/2 glass of red wine mix with 2 tbsp tomato paste, dissolve it and add add 2-3 cans of water to sauce simmer add a large bunch of basil lower the heat let it simmer for two hours use tagliatelle pasta mix in the cooked pasta to sauce add parmesan add olive oil ta da

[@sebastienrincon1145]

Thank you so much for giving us the details, but do you think the spare ribs are pork or beef?

[@TommyGunner86]

@@sebastienrincon1145 will be pork

[@nanonight]

thomas goddard i tried with pork already and it was a success !!! Thanks for your help!

[@jimbeltrame1649]

Elizabeth David was one of the truly truly greats😊

[@samcain3135]

I’m in Liverpool where can I buy Italian pork sausage 😖 will supermarket bought sausages be ok?

[@dragon2712]

This man has actually changed me. Of all the amazing chefs and videos we get to watch on youtube, Gennaro's infectious personality has meant he is the only one who got me to stop with the easy junk food route and start cooking some of these delicious recipes. It does so much for your health and your mental wellbeing when you can cook something that you or your loved one can enjoy.

[@zacharywilson9596]

dragon2712, people like you make my day. It’s absolutely lovely to see chefs like Gennaro inspiring you and many others to take up cooking - besides, it’s never too late to start!

[@shaughnfourie304]

Great comment love Gennaro and his grub keep up with your good cooking all the best

[@poetryclubofficial]

Zachary Wilson I love seeing how this inspired individual inspired you

[@patrickjohnson1309]

100%

[@yourgay3226]

Try watching Jacues Pepin too very similar

[@wickedsensation669]

4:12 You made me cry. I am Italian but I live abroad, and every time I smell the ragù, I have the same reaction. I remember my childhood, my grandmother who is not next to me anymore...Gennaro, ti voglio bene!

[@vampiretta12]

I literally wanted to comment the same thing. He made me cry at that exact moment. I'm Italian too, living abroad, and mostly every Sunday my grandmother used to make ragù, the one that nobody can replicate, not even by knowing the recipe, it's all about the love and passion that you share while cooking. Love you nonna x

[@tiarnan76]

Great comments - much love from freezing Ireland :)

[@ShaunakSamant2207]

Very nice... I am from India, never tried ragu but your very emotions make me cry too. I am sure your nonnas were great cooks @wickedsensation669 @Mari

[@ragugautam3063]

Hahah

[@oldschoolm8]

I love Gennaro, food is a way of life. It's passion, and a damn find way to reach someone's soul no matter what the circumstances! Genarro's videos inspire me immensely to cook, and I thank him for that immensely.

[@jahd5790]

You know what sir? If my job was just watching you cook I could say to myself "This is the most wonderful job in the world." Made my day.

[@jamesgrant3087]

jahd remers hands down would be the best job ever

[@charger19691]

What a beautiful Ragu! The best part is when Gennaro takes the lid off after simmering for 2 hours. The look on his face says it all!

[@tonymontages]

I agree, i love his passion

[@josieblanco4587]

I love the way He cook amazing so sweet

[@toker6664]

Danny Rumbles does gennaro need a second wife lol

[@Fanman_7206]

It’s made of baby’s idiot

[@zacharywilson9596]

Fist_punch95, what do you mean?

[@nikipalie]

This man is the epitome of Italian cooking. This video literally brought tears to my eyes thinking of my own family and all of the memories shared over family dinner. The exact reason why I love cooking so much

[@ccovergirl]

I got so emotional watching this. i lost my grandma a few months ago and would love to someday share a similar moment like this with her.

[@JamieOliver]

Sorry to hear that GVOM 💖

[@ccovergirl]

Thank u :)

[@ilimulla9024]

GVOM May she rest in peace. It made me so sad reading this

[@ccovergirl]

thank you, i truly appreciate it. I bet shes looking down from heaven on me and my family smiling :)....and laughing at how ridiculous we can be!

[@ilimulla9024]

GVOM your welcome:)

[@DanyalElia]

You made me cry gennaro .... You are so passionate when you're cooking .... I wish you were my uncle lol

[@lightchild6992]

This is what we should have on Television! Food made with Love, rainbows and happiness. NOT GORDON RAMSEY, the bully chef, who has an ego and shouldnt be cooking because he's got too much wrinkles and swears alot of his stress in the kitchen. Food SHOULD NOT BE VERBALLY ABUSED!

[@65gtvr5]

@@lightchild6992 bravo for comment

[@silvajoao142]

that moment when u cry watching a recipe video

[@aliadizzle]

Haha, yes, exactly this!

[@kimmy7785]

Oh my goodness I thought I was the only one! Haha. Only Gennaro can do that I guess hahaha

[@aliadizzle]

+Fiewd Addict Haha yes, he's the best :-)

[@Azazaz426]

i thought it was only me but imagining the taste of that food almost made me cry

[@kamilkazmierczak2842]

control your emotions guys...

[@cynthiasmith6465]

I love how the food is such an emotional experience for you. I prepare food with love like my grandma did and it makes me feel like she's with me.

[@mikehawk9099]

I wish I had the capacity for such emotional depth, it looks like a beautiful thing

[@idkyetgivemeasec]

She is 💖

[@tiapeters4570]

Gennaro is so true and honest its moving. When he talks about the smell and his memories Love comes across. Always great to see people who really love what they do.

[@bobpai2006]

dear Genaro, thanks for your love for life and food. Cooking with you helped me re-finding joy after a very hard time in my life. Thanks and lots of love from Brazil.

[@394952]

When i see him cook, i ENJOY it. I enjoy his reactions, his voice, how in love he's with the food

[@HemaFTW]

Oh man i've never seen someone cook with that much emotion. Cant stop watching these damn videos

[@migueldelacruz4243]

"....memories back." haha I understand him better than more fluent english speakers because of his passion and eccentricity

[@sherenedrammeh1552]

Right! Love his vigor for cooking and his personality.

[@emmicllns]

His passion for Italian cuisine has really rubbed off on me! Love this

[@Char.Chi.]

Cor blimey, I came here for the fricken recipe and ended up crying at Gennaro's trip down memory lane. Bloody 'ell!

[@cynthiasmith6465]

SasserN8 lol. Don't be ashamed! I did too!

[@edsworld7876]

LMAO me too 😂

[@ThatKid22101]

That's how you know someone is cooking with love.

[@IchigoXKurosaki1992]

Godamn ! That's what I like about Italians... They're getting so sentimental when they cook ! And so rustic too.. That looks so tasty

[@andrewgan557]

Makalov yup. That's cooking with passion.

[@sylviedendievel2355]

Love this guy...the wine you drink is the wine you cook! He's so passionate about cooking and puts love into it. Never a dull moment.

[@timgrez]

Watching him make that ragu was awesome enough. When he got the homemade pasta involved, it turned into a spiritual experience. I've got to try this

[@GreaterDeity]

When I saw him slowly put that on the plate, I damn near fell out. That looks like something out of heaven, that the angels eat. LOL Oh Lawd!

[@zaheerreef1334]

y

[@pokerallmylife236]

angles don't eat pork

[@flous666]

If so i dont want to go to heaven since "pork makes everything tasting good" and it is a genuine trick its amazing ;D

[@TheRickie41]

Every week I cook a great pot of ragu, always different, always delicious. The main ingredient is LOVE. One cannot cook without love, it's essential to make people happy with your cooking, that's what makes me happy in return. It's about love, sharing, and family traditions. This is why I like Gennaro.

[@acle_oficial]

you are amazing gennaro, such a passionate chef, you just have won a good follower sir.

[@jimmieromolinijr7720]

Hi my name is Jimmie Gambino. I was born in Corleone, Sicily I do remember my Grandmother making this wonderful and soso delicious recipe. O my god do I remember. My Mama and Grandmother would teach me how to cook, I spent more time in the kitchen then playing outside. Gennaro cook's the same meals like my Mama. I cook a lot at home my next door neighbors would smell the food coming out of my house.... I invited all my neighbors for Dinner. My god they fell in love with my Lasagna, Ossobuco, Carbonana, and my Family Rago. I would a lot for my neighborhood did not charge. I truly love cooking at home. I have all my Grandmother's recipes. O how I miss her so.

[@jeffvaldez1883]

We do the same things in Greece my yiayia would make lovely Spanakopita and Gouvetsi and on the weekends us and the entire family would eat and watch the sunset over the Wonderful Coast its a shame she passed on.

[@retardosaurusrex360]

You've probably realised this before but you come from the town that Vito Andolini (who later calls himself Vito Corleone) comes from in the Godfather saga: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vito_Corleone#Early_years Your small hometown is probably the most famous town in Sicily because of these films alone. If you haven't seen those films, watch them, they're great.

[@Jack01010]

It's not about the film, Corleone is where the "Cosa Nostra" born, Salvatore (Totò) Riina was born in Corleone, and he was one of the, if not THE ONE, most cruel Godfather of Cosa Nostra. It's a Real thing, not just a film :)

[@Jack01010]

(Cosa Nostra is the mafia family in Sicily, the first and the most cruel mafia family)

[@Gods2ndFavoriteBassPlyr]

A 5 minute video - And more exciting to watch than virtually Anything that has come out of Hollywood in the last 20 years. Bravo!

[@Carcosahead]

I just got here for the Gennaro's Family Lasagne and stopped for the Family Ragu and now I stopped this video for the How to make pasta lol bye

[@lavinaamesar9350]

Ditto

[@effieedwards3401]

Paco Puente Me too! haha

[@mattfuzzy]

+Philip J Fry exactly... he will make chef's of all of us :) and we will serve this to oursleves and family's.... and enjoy lots of it....

[@hammersmithhardman4228]

+Michael Laurence What about the sheets?

[@dogugecer7259]

ahahahaha exactly !!!!!

[@h1a1n1n1a1h]

I love watching Gennaro's videos on this food tube channel. Thank you Jamie for introducing me to him, and thank you Gennaro for making me not only want to eat Italian food (my favourite) but learn to cook it as well.

[@BCross-zn1pd]

My wife made this dish and it was absolutely great!! One huge problem was that we loved it so much that it was gone with a quickness!! If you haven't tried this recipe I definitely recommend it!! He did it very quickly and made it look so simple I think because he has done it countless times, but when my wife cooked this, it took quite a bit of time and took multiple steps to get it all done. Gennaro is a culinary genius, though. I cannot deny that.

[@1834gail]

I am so happy I found you. You make me smile. You remind me of the way I grew up! My mother and father have passed and you bring them back to my heart. Thank you and God Bless you and your family! With much love...

[@roberthrodebert9263]

His accent is as fascinating as his cooking.

[@stephaniesandri248]

Watching him cook....is just so organic. So pleasant. It brings people back to simpler times, to just cooking for the simple enjoyment of the food. Anyways, I gave this recipe a try, and it was a hit. Thank you for providing this beautiful content to us! I absolutely could watch him cook for hours.

[@aaronrodgers77]

For some reason this made me really nostalgic. I don't understand why because I've never eaten anything like it.

[@alessiopilerio2796]

i'm sorry for you...

[@DiegoMartinPintos]

It's homecocking brings back childhood's memories

[@johnking-qk3qm]

Diego Pintos ^lol your childhood must of been interesting

[@tiffsaver]

jeff cowen That's Italian, baby.

[@AlexLococo]

Empathy, I presume.

[@orangewedges]

Gennaro's cooking is like storytelling to me...I get so drawn in and I want to see how beautiful things turn out in the end! Especially in this episode with the connection to his mother's cooking, it really makes you see cooking in a different way.

[@SamaraTrollero]

he kissed his own hand for making that amazing meal, haha! thats what my mom does sometimes as well!

[@Unomann]

You only do that, when you don't eat out!

[@johnrusso6843]

​@@Unomann txybc. See 😂

[@johnrusso6843]

​@@Unomann txybc. See 😂

[@BigTinyFFL]

I got a little teary eyed when he talked about it bringing back memories. I had the same feeling.

[@SarumanDeWhite]

I think I learned to be positive and a better person by watching this video. Cheers Generro!

[@gahloot]

How do you ever try and replace men like this in life? When he is gone, who will step in his place?

[@deecoyx]

gahloot That is not possible, sorry.....

[@barristanselmy2758]

+gahloot Kind of like me, i can;t be replaced.

[@charlesblack2563]

+Christopher Hitchens :(

[@SuadeBlue]

+gahloot, I'm not sure, but I SO HOPE that they are still out there! He is the epitome of CLASS, Old-World Charm and Sophistication! A TYPE of person that is a dying breed--very sadly...

[@irvinge6590]

Heaven gets a new head chef when that happens.

[@zwete]

Hey Gennaro, there is actually something called cooking wine, it's what you drink while cooking.

[@carlosm3895]

I always end up drinking some of whatever alcohol I cook with. Good stuff

[@choughed3072]

@@carlosm3895 it's actually illegal not too.

[@kkarall5060]

@@carlosm3895 Ill use a cup of wine for cooking and then end up drinking the entire bottle

[@ryand141]

Good one.

[@angeline158]

Gennaro, your passion and the way you explain it, really touch my emotions. Oh my!

[@jeanpanel9689]

Gennaro is so good as cooking, so passionate, you can feel it

[@PA-yw6jt]

Towards the end...the way his voice lowers to a whisper and he kisses his own hand...you know Gennaro has achieved blissful perfection

[@gatovillano7009]

this video is so touching. It left me speachless. Food brings people together, food brings back memories. Gennaro is such a wonderful man. Gennaro, i can only say to your mother, bless her soul. =D

[@BillHalliwell]

Bravo Gennaro! I have made a genuine Italian ragu at least once a fortnight for over 40 years. I adore it. Of all the thousands of recipes I've read and seen over the decades, yours is the only one that has ever brought tears to my eyes. Your memories of your childhood in Italy truly moved me, as they did you. Grazie mille Gennaro. Ciao bello!

[@MICQUIAMBAO]

i believe this is the food video on youtube that made me tear up.

[@kayabtin1261]

Bellissimo. I love this dude. His cooking, the way he uses his hands for tearing and crumbling,his literature and accent,his logic about ingredients and the love ❣️ and passion for aromas, memories, love for people and places. Humanity is the final spice that goes into the pan. It's a rare ingredient and it makes all the difference in what comes out. ❤

[@mollendinousa]

Gennaro, I love your passion at cooking. Every time I watch your videos is like watch art being made. You are a treasure like Michelangelo. Thank you for your videos and the love and passion you put on it. Grazie dall'America

[@Celine-be8pf]

His videos always bring a smile on my face! I've watched many recipe videos of various people, but I only focus on their recipes. This guy has such a great vibe overall, just makes you feel happy to be alive and to cool/eat of course. Bless!

[@federigodelazion6738]

tears in eyes but joyful, let alone the delicious. lovely

[@dnananth24]

He is cooking with so much love. He always does, but his emotions and love for food really came out in this video. He is a true artist!

[@boredcommenter67]

"pork makes everything tasting good"... You sir are a genius.

[@marquez2390]

Your grammar is not

[@boredcommenter67]

BarcelonaCobayo1998 watch the video. I was quoting his exact words. thus the purpose of the quotation marks.

[@JonasRosenven]

BarcelonaCobayo1998 You forgot the full stop at the end of your comment.

[@arieskaoptasari]

Muslim like me left the chat. :L

[@gentlemanchogath6755]

@@arieskaoptasari we can use beef and instead of wine we can use stock lets be flexible

[@nestoralejandro8933]

I cried watching this because I also associate food with my late mother. God bless you Mr. Gennaro. I am planning to open a restaurant here in Ecuador using your recipes. Thank you sir.

[@davicin26]

WOW. So much passion. Now I'm starving!!

[@PilatomahawK]

Genaro has a gift, the gift of reaching people's heart. He cooks with his souls and memoirs

[@yeahyeahyeahsok]

passionate chef love the work my friend respect!

[@nosiestaguiding]

the photos, story and cooking are some of the best original recipes you will ever come across. Grazie

[@SuadeBlue]

He made me tear up in this one! My Uncle Leon (full Italian), and my dad, ALWAYS added the spaghetti to the ragu to finish off! WE LOVE YOU TOO!!! THANK YOU for Sharing! ♥

[@maliksiraj2353]

my heart was beating while watching it. it filled my heart with joy

[@vincenzosplate]

My mouth is watering 😋🤤

[@RandomKissFan0815]

Same!!!!

[@demonyakku3710]

And those days you hate on Jamie Oliver recepies etc

[@dfg1999]

Man... Italian cuisine really is a beauty. It's delicious, healthy, and warm. It's even better when this man makes it.

[@TheAnimaAnimal]

'What is cooking wine? Colored water?' Gennaro is keeping it 💯

[@stomp21]

Is it just me or is that kitchen setting so Nostalgic that it gets you teary. Beautiful food.

[@AizwellOfficial]

Italian cuisine in three things : - Olive Oil - Pasta - Basil

[@widas4274]

You forgot wine! 😜

[@Cires17]

+Ha Kou and... Parmesan Cheeeeesseeeee

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

+Ha Kou TOMATOES !!!!!!!!

[@0121zero]

+Ha Kou You left out the wine...

[@oscarbenedetto1158]

+n1ghtb3h3m0th parmigiano!!!!! Not parmesan

[@cindymiliani8991]

Such a wonderful memories. A food makes us remembering someone beloved. It makes me cry

[@UserPickForSix]

The best recipe ever filmed.

[@lizs4644]

I just made this recipe 2 days ago. AMAZING!!! I just used the beef ribs and a bit of eye round beef that we had. It took significantly longer to cook than 2 hours, however.... omg. The meat was SO tender, juicy fell off the bones...this sauce was absolutely fantastic. And so economical because there was so much leftover we have eaten for four meals already. Delicious! Thank you, Gennaro!

[@pualive5449]

Aww the ending was sad of him thinking about his mother :) lovely meal

[@PFCPure]

This gentlemans passion for cooking is just wonderful.

[@wwsuwannee7993]

I get "whiffs" of my Mamas food too sometimes....can make an old man cry.....such good food.

[@muminekmuminkovy3116]

genaro u brought tears to my eyes with your memories! that dish and your kitchen look amazing!

[@virusdien123]

I love watching these videos :) i can see the view and beautiful people, food all around the world

[@dredelwyn]

+Julie Lai More people need to see it this!

[@Matteo-ks6fn]

Like the passion, the accent, the recipe. Outstanding. BRAVO!

[@17teacmrocks]

haha "what is cooking wine? colored water?" agree. i've used both and cooking wine has much less effect

[@AH17293]

what is a good wine that you can get in a supermarket that compliments this kind of dish

[@siembacon]

AH17293 as long as you like to drink it, you'll be fine

[@sgirwan]

AH17293 I use a fairly strong wine. Try a Merlot or Malbec! A good Chianti is also great!

[@Assenayo]

AH17293 I use a nice Durif for this dish, but a good Merlot will suffice.

[@brad1brad]

AH17293 See my other long comment dude.

[@a.o.7613]

This guy is so passionate about his cooking, you can almost smell the food with every word he speaks. That's Poetry! Love it!!!

[@yagorander]

God, why am I crying?

[@adeferranti4610]

I could see the memories and the love for your family come flooding back when you lifted the lid on the ragu,we have the same memories,the sugo was made sometimes with a beef bone though when money was tight,,tagliatelle fatto in casa,,,happy, happy, days,,Grazie,,

[@dennischang8715]

after watching this, suddently i found the meaning of life...

[@TheSerendipia]

I just love Gennaro! I've been cooking his recipes for 2 weeks now and how simple yet tasty they are, so amazing!

[@loovlehcuppatea2830]

Gosh, I hate to admit it, but I was getting a little frog in my throat when I heard his mum made it and then he said ,"Do you want some?". And I don't know about you, but he looks a bit like a holy man if you look deep inside his eyes after that, but in food. It is almost comforting and heartwarming to look into. Gosh, this is what you think when you are a sensitive person! Anyone know how I am feeling?

[@kui_maina]

Father Lord I feel like crying...that food looks so good!!!

[@smugbuster4021]

a great meal always helps with a crappy day

[@svetlanabreus1675]

Oh my God. So much love for the cooking each dish !!! You are just great !!!!

[@ArchieLovesMe]

Why doesn't this beautiful, artistic chef have his own television show?

[@dksdarkos]

He's got that "Two Italians..." thing going.

[@JY-uk5pz]

How can you not love this man?

[@facundo1288]

FUCK ! AMAZING RECIPE Gennaro, you really feel the Food man, you make me cry, thankyou !!! don`t stop cooking please, we need more people like you in this world of cold persons

[@madisonbaker7056]

Genarro is so adorable. I love when people are passionate about their cooking.

[@maylin7308]

That looks absolutely heavenly crazy amazing! I can feel the bite of that perfect pasta!

[@Misterprepper]

20 years since I lost my Nana, she raised me after my mother her daughter past. Her food was my escape. I'm speechless at the moment it took me back. I know she's looking over me and my family, my two little sons would have loved her so much and she would've loved them rite back. This video but a major cord.

[@1834gail]

This is breaking my heart. I want my family back!

[@drunkenxrage]

He cooks with SO much love. I want to cook the same someday.

[@cucinaconsimone]

THAT'S THE REAL ITALIAN RAGU...MINCE IS FOR THE REST OF THE WORLD

[@zafertos]

one of the best food videos on youtube

[@pinchenick]

Gennaro, I love you...

[@Rdeboer]

I love the Amalfi coast; the local people grow fresh food everywhere and it is a beautiful place to visit.

[@TheNecroserpent]

I loooooooooooooooooooooove you Gennaro!!

[@MrMikkyn]

I never had an Italian grandmother but I felt so emotional and nostalgic from this recipe! I never knew food could channel such beautiful emotions.

[@thorchristiansen5868]

greatest gratitude Gennaro! I made The Family Ragu and proposed to my girlfriend. We are drinking the "wine you drink it, is the one you bring in" Italian! Thank you!

[@S_W_E_]

what is the wine called?

[@annonomowz4903]

I really love Gennaro's recipes! He has such a no bullshit attitude and you can see he loves cooking, my kind of cook.

[@rikardcederberg8400]

When he served the ragu i litterally doubled in hunger haha

[@Cheyenne2711]

Thanks for sharing. My dad is Italian and I spend so much summers in Italy as a child and the ragu my grandmom used to cook was always so delicious, the smell alone.... wonderfull. The video was so good I swear I could smell the food.