How Grannies Make Fresh Pasta In The Streets Of Bari, Italy | Regional Eats | Insider Food

Hidden in the streets of Bari, Italy is a small alley where a dozen grannies make fresh pasta by hand every day. They have been there for decades, carrying forward a tradition passed down over generations.
Today, Via Arco Basso, the alley where they live and work, has become a rite of passage for tourists and locals looking for great pasta and a breath of authenticity. One of the grannies, Nunzia Caputo, shows us how she makes Bari's most emblematic pasta shape: orecchiette with semolina flour.
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How Grannies Make Fresh Pasta In The Streets Of Bari, Italy | Regional Eats | Insider Food

[@dingdongrocket]

I love everything about this. Food Insider, give Claudia a raise NOW. She never tries to upstage the guests and is sincerely natural. As for the production staff. Thanks for not over glamorizing the shots with - slow mo - or gimick shots. I love the fly on the way approach.

[@gregorybeattie]

Seconded!

[@stephen1340c]

@@gregorybeattie Thirded!

[@dancinglizard3080]

@@stephen1340c Fourthed!!

[@MrMotherfuck123]

I think she partly owns it and the channel Rates are high, so stop worrying...

[@Eldelastrufas]

I love the way Claudia hosts these videos. She is really interested and asks relevant questions

[@Jo-un6es]

Not to mention she covers these from a more respectful view rather then Inside Edition's Columbus Syndrome habbits.

[@b_lue73]

Indeed, she's a very engaging person.

[@nunyabiznes33]

Except how she handled the Worcestershire sauce episode.

[@kezzie1834]

She's so good!

[@moebaker9359]

She’s cute 😍

[@Swagg3r3d]

I cannot imagine growing up in a neighborhood where grandmothers are just outside making pasta in the street. Amazing.

[@joem7641]

Now that's a neighborhood watch. Absolutely nothing goes on that they don't know about.

[@E99-w5n]

most of us only could dream and wish for such a childhood

[@sonictheedgehog5360]

Here in canada we got Ukranian desendants that make pierogies in church groups and sell them. Some where some how a grandmas making dough for with their friends

[@dvonnr.8266]

"so I could never give you a precise calculation." Alright, she's legit. Let me get a plate, mama.

[@momouwu1937]

I imagined you stretching your arm out with an empty plate lol

[@roylim1169]

@@momouwu1937 STRETCHES ACROSS THE WORLD FOR HER PASTA

[@momouwu1937]

@@roylim1169 XD

[@Ass_of_Amalek]

it's a two ingredient dough kneaded by hand, it would be pretty weird to measure it when you make it routinely.

[@cachi-7878]

That’s the polite way of saying- “You ain’t getting my recipe, Claudia!”

[@bparrish517]

Whenever I see Claudia as the presenter, I’m on it. Her linguistic ability and winsome personality grant us a passport to places and people beyond our means, especially these days. Thanks Claudia!

[@witkofhf]

This time she was playing at home: she's from that very city! But I agree she's been doing fine also out of Italy.

[@Mohnasman]

Well said!

[@mygetawayart]

My grandma used to be a total pro at making orecchiette (she was from Basilicata, just next to Puglia) and she tried to teach me but believe me and believe Claudia when we tell you it's frickin hard to make those little delicious bastards. You either make them so often that you become a pro yourself or you give up and buy them at your local pasta shop.

[@n17whlronnie92]

Like mama it has to come from the heart, any mama will tell you that, so true

[@PROUDCANADIANGIRL]

Great comment!!! Belisimo!

[@aceonum]

@@PROUDCANADIANGIRL Bellissimo*

[@Flbari]

I tried so many times and failed every time. My mentally disabled aunt on the other way is almost as fast and good as the ladies in this video.

[@empressofshurima]

They're such pros at it, they don't even have to look at what they're doing

[@user-jh3kz7dp2z]

When you practice a simple and manual task, after a while it comes less down to sight, and more down to the subtleties you feel at the tips of your fingers. At such a high level of pasta making, you know exactly how it feels to get it perfect, and you no longer rely on your eyes. You can feel that she's done it her entire life.

[@jomama3465]

@@user-jh3kz7dp2z in short, they are pros at it lol. Plus it looks simple but actually it isn't.

[@jomama3465]

@scoot manke then do it. If you don't pass their "test", it ain't easy. It's so easy to say that something is easy especially when you're only an audience and not the one who is making that something.

[@ryang1718]

they have made millions lol

[@vitasoy1437]

@scoot manke not so simple to not look at it and keep them in consistent shapes/sizes...

[@layaneduarte1097]

I've crossed this lady two weeks ago in Bari. The most astonishing thing is you see her (and many others ladies) doing the pasta and in the next corner you eat it in a restaurant! Local and circular economy!

[@sutats]

I feel the sadness in her voice when she twice sadly mentions being deprived of formal education.

[@harounben342]

It made want to cry

[@caitlinmarshwous2707]

Same.

[@lindabarrett6471]

Yes, I think when we get old. Even if our life is successful. There is a personal feeling inside of things we wish to have experienced. And anytime I see this it pulls on my heartstrings.

[@Daniel-mq3nf]

This is why the USA is the greatest country on Earth! No one will be deprived of an education!

[@another_pointless_account4130]

@@Daniel-mq3nf lol seriously?

[@Passionforfoodrecipes]

They make it look so natural, like the dough just wants to be pasta!

[@izaccsgansit3507]

Hm. Username checks out.

[@MatteusYuri]

you described it in such a beatiful way i teared up

[@foodielah535]

“This is our workshop, our space and our everything.” Love it 💕

[@mohamadsajadpour716]

I love claudia. she is beautiful, cute, polite and always chooses great subjects. She doesn't bother the guest with camera or irrelevant questions and lets them do their everyday job. Love it :))

[@Elena-ur5gd]

I wonder how they are doing now during the pandemic. I hope their doing fine and keep on practicing their tradition!🥺🥺🍝

[@TheBreadTube]

This was during the pandemic, there’s someone wearing a mask on the streets.

[@koi3554]

@@TheBreadTube In other countries, it's common to wear a mask when you're sick. Even before the pandemic

[@Nahstee]

@@koi3554 this was filmed during the pandemic

[@nntflow7058]

I mean, they are sitting far away from each other.

[@francescapucciano9205]

It was shooting during summer time, wearing mask was not compulsory coz high temperatures keep virus "weak" and saliva evaporating in less than few seconds. Now winter is knocking at Italy's doors and we are "nella merda"

[@crazycherokee8552]

I love watching elderly people make food, it's just something about the way she was able to hold a perfect conversation, while also continuing to make the pasta without changing pace. I used to feel like a bother when I'd be in the kitchen watching my great grandma, but one day she told me that she was happier when I was asking questions than when I just watched because she wanted me to learn the traditions of our southern roots in cooking so I could pass them on to my children and so on. To this day, I feel so humbled when I'm in the kitchen with someone's grandma because I feel like they have so much knowledge and culture just waiting to be graced upon some lucky grandchild. Elderly women in general can be so wholesome, but I feel like the elderly Italian women really take the cake. This was like watching an interaction between Claudia and her own grandma. Absolutely beautiful video. Bellissimo!

[@mattiaciani1]

Sono romagnolo.. una volta mia madre andò in Puglia e mi portò un sacchetto di orecchiette originali baresi con peperoncino. Le ho fatte con un sugo tipico romagnolo fatto con pomodoro, olio d'oliva e scalogna.. Ragazzi.. io me lo ricordo ancora.. Ho unito l'Italia in un piatto semplice che dire salutare e gustoso significa sminuirlo... una BOMBA!!! Le cose semplici ragazzi, le cose semplici! Alla fine la tristezza è semplicemente la morte lenta delle piccole cose nel nostro cuore. Un abbraccio al mio paese.

[@fayfure9068]

It looks like she really wanted to study. I hope she let her children study. I'm a firm believer in passing traditions but also while studying. Because a learned tradesman will always be a better tradesman

[@Mochi-nk4pg]

I’m sure she will let her children study, plus isn’t she a granny?

[@iii-ei5cv]

Depends on what you study

[@ArdenBijou]

That’s the only thing that kind of bugged me and made me sad. Like I’m glad she’s happy and enjoys her life, but sad that she wanted to study and they were like no, make pasta, and she just got married, had kids and grandkids 🙁

[@u235u235u235]

i love when the servants teach each other.

[@cboy0394]

@@ArdenBijou She’s from a time in Italy when working class women were forced into their “traditional” roles and were dissuaded from studying. Watch “My Brilliant Friend”.

[@tpop3723]

🥇Claudia is the best presenter on this channel!

[@davidmendi3057]

Absolutely!!

[@antman_dless8513]

Agreed!

[@jessyncust76]

Def. I watched whole video lol

[@d.h.taylor6790]

Thank you for showing the world how to cook the food of your country. When Italians showed up here many years ago they changed the way foods were prepared. It is great to see how things are made authentically.

[@CocinaConDaniyMel]

Anything cooked by a grandma will be delicious. You can taste the love and care ❤️

[@andreaolivares8716]

My grandma's dishes are the best!

[@cassep80]

No

[@LbEternity]

You haven’t had my mom’s cooking... my grandmothers’, yes they were great. I think it skipped a generation in my family.

[@hiddenideologychannel9077]

Awwww... Claudia Romeo ❤️. The very reason I watch food insider... She s a good host by nature.

[@sc0408]

Claudia is literally the ONLY TOLERABLE food insider host the others are just obnoxious

[@marcleslac2413]

Agreed

[@TheQuestionIsWhy]

i like the british one too, not sure what her name is

[@throughthepines6061]

Medha is the farthest thing from obnoxious. Watch the Chicago vids

[@sigogglin]

I would watch her tour the DMV :)

[@microguard]

I agree,I only watched the video( first time) because of Claudia .. so sincere and natural..

[@carok.2847]

I love that you didn't dub over the voices and a native could listen to the original meaning 👍🏻

[@TerryClarkAccordioncrazy]

Yes absolutely, and a non native can hear their natural expression while seeing the subtitles.

[@kittenmimi5326]

Lol yea I hate dubbing over, I mean cmon we can just read it

[@ScottRedstone]

Amazing how easy it looks, roll a tube, cut with knife then pull back on flattened blade. Unless you try it you’ll never understand how challenging it is to make them consistent in size, thickness and shape. If you don’t get the shape correct then the flavor of the final product will be all over the place. And the dough, as simple as the ingredients seem to be it takes time to know the correct feel. The ingredients are important but remember, give two people some paint and a brush; you get back a painted fence from one and maybe a work of art from the other.

[@jesusbonnie]

The way they talk and work is just elegant...like art flowing in the air and finally hitting your stomach. Woman are just beautiful in their own essence.

[@cirruscapo]

I was once stationed at San Vito di Normanni AB in the early 80's, I loved my time in Puglia, even though my family is from Calabria. It will forever hold a special place in my heart. Thnx for bringing me back to those days...

[@ericr154]

1:15 this is the most beautiful answer to her question of measurements. Cooking really is something you have to feel. I love these grannies.

[@Thegalacticollector]

I wish I was Italian. I love how is important for them to keep tradition.

[@user-ke4kz3in9j]

The Pasta Grannies channel is the best for learning about these old techniques

[@HS-PGX]

Bari is a wonderful city... it’s Italy’s gem on the Adriatic. I’ve been there and regret not staying for longer. It’s absolutely beautiful.

[@donnadalessio3853]

This is an art, I love 💕 Italy 🇮🇹 the people , traditions , the history it’s just amazingly beautiful 💞💞💞

[@weatherman1978]

I like how Claudia keeps rocking back and forward in sync with Nunzia, while she is kneading the dough. Claudia is a super host, and a very attractive one, too 😍

[@ayoubrachidi2668]

I love Puglia soooooo much. I stayed in Monopoli for a few days and absolutely fell in love. Dreaming of when I can go back

[@bmehta4515]

I really love how the Italians respect their Nonnas

[@cplunajr745]

Those pastas are made out of love and passion for life.

[@finam2022]

Wow FANTASTICO! My heritage, so glad to see it finally recognized for the special thing it is. Brava Claudia! Brava Nunzia! Che bellezza di pasta. Thank you!

[@nephilimslayer73]

As an Aussie, I love real Italian food. Watching how they make it is mesmerising. Very old school, no waste. 😀❤️

[@jkjk8]

Italian food is so overrated. Its garbage cuisine. And all the wheat used is contaminated with Ready-roundup and GMO too. You ever wonder why all americans look like this granny even when young? Even australians, men, women, children- so many are so shrekked out and ogreish bc they eat so much garbage like wheat. gross

[@Marco-1997]

@@jkjk8 did some Italian steal your girlfriend or something? You couldn’t have said anything far off from reality kid

[@felicepompa1702]

@@jkjk8 italian food abroad is so shitty and should not be eaten lol (also it's not only pizza and pasta)

[@jawbreaker8125]

@@jkjk8 lol. 1) Europe has different regulations for gmo, far more restrictive than those from other countries 2) italians usually use high quality italian flour for traditional recipes 3) yours is the country from which fairybread and vegemite came out, just shut up for God's sake

[@elvenkind6072]

These mothers and grandmothers, making pasta, seem to be the backbone of Italy. Lots of respect for home-made food, from Alv, Norway. God bless you and yours, amen.

[@lemmonpitch1484]

This is such a treat, it's so lovely to see and learn from such an expert. I love how the host was genuinely interested and asked al the right questions. Watching this was such a n unexpected delight. May this tradition continue for its far too precious to be left behind.

[@Pissnglass]

I love this! Their interaction is like watching an aunt teach their niece a family tradition. Claudia always seems to connect with whoever she is interviewing.

[@rawmaterials3909]

... e in questo video Claudia tira fuori la sua (nostra) cadenza regionale. Evviva! ...in this video, Claudia shows us her regional accent. She's from this region. A cheer to Puglia!

[@fromanDg]

THIS I could watch all day. I imagine this was an absolutely treat for Claudia.

[@volgg]

Nothing beats nonna's cooking.......NO ONE I SAY!

[@PaulMcGuinness]

I saw these nonni when I was in Bari earlier this year. I wish I'd stopped to talk to Nunzia, as she such an interesting nonna. Bellissima!

[@elisab99]

I'm from Bari, and I can say that our grandmothers are exactly like Nunzia. They are so kind and humble, I love how she does what she does with so much passion. They love to cook and my grandmother teached me how to do orecchiette with turnips and some cherry tomatoes. It's my favorite plate ever and it's original from Bari :D Sindaco Decaro, Claudia merita un riconoscimento per tutto il lavoro e come è in grado di mostrare Bari in tutta la sue bellezza e nelle piccole cose racchiuse nelle nostre tradizioni e cibo.

[@PROUDCANADIANGIRL]

I love these videos of old traditional ways... they pass these down from generation to generation and it’s wonderful. I came from basic meat and potatoes type food so I’m always interested in tradition... 🍝 🇮🇹

[@raswanthkrishna8492]

It's 11:20pm in india and I'm watching grannies roll pasta

[@ismokecrackbecauseheroinis401]

It's never too late to watch nonnas make pasta, brother

[@shrinarayantiwari839]

While eating Diwali ki poori with salt😂😂

[@issafloof5360]

Bro 2:11 am Don't even get me started 😂😂

[@SusandraSingh]

It’s 2:16 for me now.

[@aKhoker]

No, you came to see Claudia 😛

[@sdotseg6787]

absolutely beautiful, this is rare talent before our very eyes. Decades of skill its truly amazing to see something like this. I worked in a michelin starred french restaurant and from there grew my appreciation for pasta making. I love Italian cuisine so to see this only makes me hope to one day have a trip to Italy.

[@JohnYannoulas]

I find it poetic that most of these grannies look like happy leavened dough

[@flightmasterr231]

I absolutely love Claudia's videos. Such a humble interview style. Really lets the food and the preparers shine

[@benduckx9367]

What a talent. I always appreciate ANY talent that someone has that I can't do. This gal is one of the 'old country cooks' that could cook a boot and it would taste like fillet mignon!?* I am awe over how these women are so talented in a kitchen. And, it's a dying art; women of the last 50 years can hardly boil water!

[@TheDjexpress]

A beautiful skills set... I would love to meet and get learn from Nunzia. An amazing Grandma (Nonna). You can see the backbone of hardworking ladies of Italy. Something special.. And the host does wonderful job to this interview and video. And it does help that she is one of most beautiful of the world.. WOW!!!!

[@fabiotrucco7969]

The perfect nanna job: sitting, watching around and chatting

[@francesca_415]

nonna*

[@thorinoakenshield8462]

If i stayed with the granny. I would be in pasta heaven for the rest of my life.

[@ksadhitya]

CLAUDIA !! With every video of yours, our love for Italy and Italian grows a lil bit more ! ❤️❤️❤️

[@nickstravels]

Just an adorable video. Claudia is just wonderful in this one, the respect and admiration she conveys is plain to see. By far and away my favourite Food Insider host.

[@samiam9008]

How beautiful every Italian pasta making Grandma.. Grazie

[@K1ddkanuck]

I feel like Nunzia gives the greatest hugs.

[@CloningIsTooGoodForSheep]

2 Italians talking passionately about Italian food. Nunzia is a true master of her art.

[@darealberrygarcia]

This was very interesting to learn about. The ladies were very sweet and authentic

[@gennaterra]

"facim tut cos." Multitasking la dolce vita way... brilliant!

[@SLINGSHOTWORLDTV]

Marmite, Crumpets, Iberico Jamon and Mozzarella...and Marmite! All just wondrous with this talented glam lass. But in her home town, on THIS story...she is incandescently happy and you can feel it. I am a fan.

[@tonyandrade1911]

I have so much respect for cultural diversity in the food industry. this brings me so much joy and respect all in one. i literally spent 14 hrs on a chili today, in my own kitchen at home, and i feel like just the process ( which she makes look so easy ) is tiring monotonous alone... che Dio vi benedica

[@Wakeupproductions]

This video conveys to us the unique flavours of Bari, charming italian city that deserves to be visited and enjoyed with the view and the palate!

[@MrMandaihill]

Gotta love them grannies..♥️♥️

[@tonyaccierie2552]

Loved the way Nonna didn't even look half the time when she was cutting and shaping the pasta. Shows that she is a real pro and is a master. Can hardly wait to visit.

[@sreenivaskathramalla4592]

May god bless...those hnds of grandma......hardwork always has its results.....👏👏👏👏🏅🏅🏅🏅🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@jkjk8]

She's aged pretty badly tho. Theres no way all that pasta has made her healthy either. She looks terrible.

[@francesca_415]

@@jkjk8 this is not a beauty show you ignorant! who the hell cares about the physical appearance? get lost

[@Phoenix-gd4xw]

Simple lifestyle, great product, and presented in all its authenticity. Lovely!

[@whiskeychicken]

A beautiful old lady and her art.

[@genevricella]

Sei bravissima, Claudia. Abbiamo mangiato le orecchiette ogni giorno quando siamo andati in Puglia. È una delle regioni più belle d’Italia. 👍🏼👍🏼

[@nataliaorzechowska7897]

Claudia encouraged me to visit Bari. Hope i will make it this year!

[@pushing2throttles]

Claudia is so genuine! She's a wonderful journalist!

[@winstonveluz3970]

anything made by and with 'mama's love' will never be beat.

[@ocbroller2268]

Claudia is so Natural Beautyfull, whit Respekt from Germany. She is a real Wunder whit Kindness. I wish the best.

[@childofthefox]

It's was a show case of what grandma does buy heart and it was just beautiful thank you for sharing. I enjoy watching all your videos

[@Lendog22]

I was in the USAF stationed in northern Italy, but had radar sights in the bari region, it’s great hearing the dialect.

[@D-Z321]

They all look to be of a healthy weight. Good to see that pasta and carbs produce such healthy results.

[@Teykitisi-cl8di]

Good work, italian garndmas are the best. Otomans (turks) love you... god bless you ♥♥♥♥

[@krrangarajan5391]

I hope Claudia can come back and work here when she has retired

[@calebengland4261]

Sono stato in Bari la scorsa settimana, e Nunzia è brava davvero.

[@eniala06]

I just saw this. I have been to Bari recently and it is indeed a lovely place. The food, the people, the place.. it’s beautiful.. 💛

[@JoeMartinMusic]

I feel so lucky to have been to Puglia on holiday twice when I was a kid, such a beautiful area, and I still remember the incredible food!!

[@vandanagour3402]

I was searching for something like this for so long. The authentic local method, not some chef's version of Pasta. Thank you so much 💖

[@EspressoDave411]

she makes them one at a time. Amazing! Thank you for sharing. Love it. Dave, from Minnesota, USA.

[@anuragkaushik8562]

How am I supposed to learn pasta from our beloved granny when my eyes are fixed on Claudia ❤️ it's like that I've been hit by thunderbolt! More power to her and hope she stays smashing always 😎

[@Hello-ye2bi]

@Food Insider- this Vlog brought me back to my childhood & spending time with my Italian Grandmother Assunta. Thank you so much for this episode.

[@mikemiller3645]

Yeah claudia is so pretty and loves to talk to others and share her traditions and loves her country. Seems like sucha great person too. Wuld love to meet her one day.

[@Ajsdad22]

Absolutely wonderfully put together seeing this craft alive and well and people putting their all into what they live is inspirational

[@queenyumboh]

She is so authentic, being do real in making pasta.

[@xR0N1Nx]

It's adorable that Claudia rocks back and forth with her as they talk

[@TravelingisFREEDOM]

This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future when all this is over. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much!

[@JimWhitaker]

Thank you Claudia, nice to see a little of your home town.

[@gerirubano4792]

I used to make these with my Nonna in NJ! She immigrated from Molfetta in 1929.

[@chateaxublue]

This old lady is the best 😂🤣 would love to learn from her.

[@Braga_18]

Claudia such a wonderful person

[@l1ncs]

@Food Insider .. Claudia does the best interviews a d interactions by far .. hopefully she is paid the best too!

[@trygveevensen171]

I am surprised and genuinely glad how there's practically no comments going like "WheRe's tHe gLovEs?🤢". Such a cool and unique craft, I wonder how business is going though, in the pandemic

[@sleeplesshead602]

I love Claudia in Food Insider. I don't want anybody else ❤

[@estherkim7320]

This video was so wholesome and heartwarming.

[@mario3804]

I love Italian culture thank for these videos.

[@TheCannonface]

Yes she's a lovely woman I love the lady making the pasta! She doesn't even look how much she puts in !!!!!!!!!!