Italian Grandma Makes Baked Ziti/Rigatoni (Pasta al Forno)

[@donaldbrown2206]

Anyone else feel like they want to hug this precious Grandma.

[@anthonybermudez77]

I know I do, being a puerto rican man who grew up with an Italian famiglia, i can appreciate that Grandmotherly love 💕 the food looks amazing Bon appetit o 😁

[@MISTYEASLER]

YES!! everytime she finishes a dish or a song 🖤🖤🖤

[@saintspeterpaulparishandsc1474]

omg yes.

[@panayiotiss8662]

That's exactly how I feel. It's like everybody's grandma.

[@lauraluffman6177]

Absolutely

[@collettekrause3183]

I don't now what's better - her adorable wedding story or she's just gonna take a "taste" and proceeds to fill the plate. Love her !!

[@FurTheCasa]

😆

[@MimiJustmimi]

I look forward to watch her ♥️

[@nalinizoller5775]

I love you Grandma Gina. I have tried your pasta it was delicious. Thank you for sharing your recipes. God Bless! Keep going.....

[@elizabethmedhin4052]

Hi u

[@mariadelasnievesrenatamart3878]

@@FurTheCasa p

[@raydisilvestro5102]

Anybody can make this...but when Gina makes it, there’s so much love that makes her food more than delicious and special. Gina is everyone’s grandma, mother and friend. Truly one of a kind we love you.

[@YasFlowers]

God bless her that she brings happiness to us unconditionally! Love you Grandma Gina, from Bahrain!!!

[@TaraLei35]

Everything you make, Grandma Gina comes from your home country and from your heart. This is the kind of cooking that is disappearing from the world, and the family cooking and cultural dishes are so important. Thank you from my home to yours. Making this for my husband's birthday!

[@katjaxxx7353]

Didn’t dissapear. We cook every day too

[@akairan]

I am 76 years old and I never knew my Grandmother. But I wish you were my Grandmother. You are such a joy to watch. I wish you many many years. God Bless.

[@judyh0311]

KZbin needs to add a Love button just for her.

[@philipribeiro3870]

I’m not Italian, I am Portuguese....I love this woman! I feel like she’s my Nona! Beautiful dish, beautiful woman, beautiful story (when it rains on your wedding day it’s good luck), the sun then shined like Nona Gina shines! Loved your song Bella! May God bless you to eternity Nona!

[@KenKirsch]

Like everyone else who watches Grandma Gina, I have fallen in love with her and want to adopt her. I am making baked ziti tonight. Thank you

[@BAMA-2019]

Liar…you didn’t make crap…you ordered olive garden

[@margaretcallaghan3844]

I cry when I watch you and I love the songs and the stories. And then there is the food. I love you and watch you when I need some joy in my life.

[@marieacuna2207]

Yes me too she warms my heart love her wish i could meet her in person someday. 🤗💖

[@Catgrass755]

I love her singing, I cry and I'm not even Italian.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello margaret

[@edwardgurick5432]

@@Thomasfrohwitter sad little troll, fix that 70's mustache. 🤢🤮

[@Thomas-Bradley]

I hope her daughters, daughters in laws, and grandaughters learn how to cook from her in order to continue this amazing legacy

[@raineyhaze]

god forbid men learn how to cook i guess

[@marymorales8609]

And her sons, grandsons and son in laws.

[@lindaa2437]

@@raineyhaze I have two adult nephews that both know how to cook. So do their wives. It is nice to have households where both spouses know how to cook!😉💕😋

[@ravenfeathesDVM]

We know them all by heart💕

[@BrofessorHEMann]

She is beautiful and I love that she’s passing down traditional cooking to all of us. Thank you

[@rainking9897]

Who are the 485 people who don’t like this woman????? I wish she lived next door to me, what an amazing thing it is watching her keep these recipes alive. I love her!

[@Liz-gr6tz]

I cooked the recipe just like she did, using Parmesan cheese (I'm not sure why the description shows Romano). But it came out tasting fantastic. I'm thinking that those dislikers are people who may have been taught to make it a different way by their Nonnas.

[@FeliciaPastore]

Some people don't get it in this life

[@charlespurcell1865]

Must be commies 😂

[@garyjohnson4988]

Who would ever give this a thumbs down? Love you Momma Gina! You make my mouth water and my heart smile!

[@cidaliadutra4401]

How can 21 idiots vote negatively to this lady's videos....She is such a nice sweet lady, that deserves our total respect....Have a heart people!!

[@YasFlowers]

ignore is the best answer to those who disliked this wonderful grandma's food. I don't know her but I admire her!

[@divineother3847]

Because they are idiots 🙄

[@michaelmurray9643]

I have to tell you man, you've got a winner. As the son of an Italian immigrant Mother, just like Gina. Who ever the writer, producer, camera, editer is in this YT channel is genius. Mama is soooooo genuine and everything comes from the heart. She is a treasure. Thank you from the botttom of my heart for this channel. I LOVE GINA. She's the real deal.

[@lindaa2437]

Gina's son-in-law does all the filming. We have him and Gina to thank for these wonderful videos!

[@john27609]

Brings me back to my wonderful family.

[@edwardgurick5432]

So surprised not approached by networks yet.

[@lindaa2437]

@@edwardgurick5432True! She is waaaaaay better than a lot of 'chefs' on the air. Perhaps it is because she slips in italian words here and there. 👋🤷‍♀️😉

[@edwardgurick5432]

@@lindaa2437 thanx👍 but honestly what old world person doesn't toss in some old world. Also maybe I might learn Italian on the side🤞bless you and your fam

[@caribemama]

There’s no better cooking than a woman who loves to feed her family. She’s so adorable 🥰

[@suesylvester2393]

I absolutely love this sweet lady.....great authentic I Italian cook!

[@alexishanes6162]

I’d be a fat person messing with Grandma Gina especially the breadsticks and don’t even think of adding sauce with em now that’s overkill 🥴💯

[@jackiehiebert7064]

Thank you Gina and family. We have postponed watching this as we are in the midst of grieving my beloved father who died Feb 19 and tonight, we were finally up for viewing it. Thank you for making us smile, for your food, your stories, and your songs. This video made us smile despite our sadness. The pictures at the end were beautiful. Thank you for sharing your life with us and reminding us of joy.

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am sorry for your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. God Bless you all.

[@romarkeep567]

Gina, watching you cook cheers me up. I am a widow and I miss cooking for my husband so much. Now I am all alone, so I don't cook much, but you are so cheerful you make me want to cook again. Thank you. You are so sweet.

[@romarkeep567]

I love your bright and cheerful songs at the end of you cooking, too. WE LOVE YOU TOO, GINA! Keep cooking for me. Your friend.

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Romar

[@alyswilliams9571]

Darling Gina. Such a good woman. An example to all of us.

[@raquellambropoulos279]

My nana is 92 and you remind me so much of her. She allowed me in the kitchen ONLY TO WATCH!! NEVER TO ACTUALLY COOK. LOL. although I knew her recipes i never turned on a stove or oven until I was 19 and newly married. I have to say my 1st year of marriage i lived and learned!! Also i burned alot of meals. Italian grandmothers are the BEST. My nana nursed me back to health after my surgery from pancreatic cancer. I was 46, and nana 87. My insurance company wanted me to go to nursing home for 8 weeks and my nana said no way!! Wishing you the best from Chicago.

[@suzannesteed5325]

Looks so good ! I bet, 57 yrs ago, you walking in the rain and arriving at church, soaked, you still looked beautiful as you are today ❤️ much love from 🇨🇦

[@T.T.LovesAmbience]

I'm on a diet, yet here I am torturing myself with Grandma Gina's yummy cooking. God give me strength... lol.

[@ceecee7879]

......what, you have your protein, your vegetable, your fruit (tomatoes!) and a little carbs 😉

[@ElizaDolittle]

Whenever I diet (and I need to now - just got back from Disney where I stuffed my face for a week!), I make pasta dishes, but I put my portion in a tea cup and make it a side dish. Good luck with your diet - I know it's hard. Wish me luck too!!!

[@deborahfollowscornell9007]

When you stop and think of how many meals these precious hands have made you love her more.

[@726Eagleview]

Gina, you are the highlight of my day! Every time I "maka da gravey" I think fondly of you!

[@firestorm8471]

I had to tell my Wife that I was in love with another women ! Then I show her the video and she agreed.. Gina is adorable ! someone give her a great big bear hug for me ! Thanks to all for sharing this wonderful lady and her wisdom with us !

[@mikel5837]

My mom makes pasta al forno exactly the same way Gina, with hard boiled eggs. The old proverb say's, "Una sposa bagnata e una sposa fortunata" and with this your wedding day was a blessing.

[@Hoodat_Whatzit]

12:06 The moment I realize I've been pronouncing "mozzarella" the wrong way all my life. My grandma was not Italian but you moved me to tears at the end of your video with the joy you shared after creating a meal for your loved ones. It brought back many memories of watching my Granny in her own kitchen.

[@reyangi]

Cutest Italian grandma ever!! And that song was the icing on the cake!

[@sortathesame8701]

How on earth can 135 people give this dear woman a thumbs down!? Are you heartless or just hate people who cook well?

[@antongrad]

THERE'S VERY UNHAPPY BITTER PEOPLE OUT THERE. I AGREE WITH YOU....

[@redwingfan9393]

They don't like peas.

[@roseannsullivan1871]

Gina your cooking is wonderful, and I've learned so much about life as well as cooking from watching you, but what I value most is listening to you. When you speak, for those minutes I hear the voice and words of my Nana Maria, and I never thought I would hear her voice again. (She was born in southern Italy). I lost my dear grandmother years ago, but I feel her presence and hear her voice when I see your videos. That is the very special gift you give to me, and I am so grateful to you and your family for your videos. My dad was an Italian tenor, and he sang many of the songs you sing in your videos. I lost him too, but hearing you sing brings back those precious memories. I cannot thank you enough for these beautiful moments. I look forward to each and every video you make. God bless you.

[@kaidosbuddyagaindoberman9119]

rose sullivan iii

[@vpolarbear]

Grandma Gina, You are Truly an Angel From Heaven dropped onto Italy and Sent to America !! We are So Lucky to Have you to teach us to Cook Such Amazing Food! Gina you Are What Angels and Kindness Strive to be.. An example of the best part of Heaven Gifted to us all. it is easy to see how Beautiful your Soul is Looking into your Eyes and hearing you Sing Warms my Heart!. Thank you So Much for Simply Being You!! Have a Wonderful Day or Night Where ever you Are!! We Love you!

[@shinenshimmer]

Beautiful soul!! Full of life!! I love watching her make food ❤️

[@vanessaalcaraz1086]

Your beautiful smile is contagious! Thank you for all you do, God bless you❣

[@LauraLopez-nv9pm]

So glad I found this channel! Gina is now my Italian abuelita and i will be trying all her recipes

[@cristiangraziani6630]

👍 if you are interested,...abuela in italien is "Nonna". Nice chanel Bye Cristian

[@jamied5918]

I love this lady. We need more sweet-hearted simplicity like this.

[@takeittodehart1507]

I noticed several people wondered why the beef was not drained, it was very lean, not much grease in the pan. We love Grandma Gina no thumbs down just thumbs up for our beautiful Gina.😘

[@annettekessler8183]

So happy to stumble onto your channel. My sweet Italian grandmother has been gone for 19 years. Listening to you is like being back in her kitchen. I never noticed her thick accent. I understand every word you say. Wonderful memories. You are real treasure.

[@jillybean4265]

How smart of this family member to record their precious grandma and her recipes with stories. I enjoy your grandma so much!

[@robertarouse5018]

Dear Gina, I’m 83 and can’t do what you do. I cook for a big family too, but don’t make homemade pasta. Only when I was a young girl. Not anymore. When you sang “Oh Mama” that’s what my mother always sang. God bless you for making these videos. I enjoy watching you.

[@bellboy800]

Yo when she put the water in the jars and got all the sauce out!!! OG move, don't waste NOTHING!!! The best chef on KZbin.

[@frankchambers3042]

I suffer from severe depression and watching your videos helps me so much. You remind me of my Grandma and the happy times in my life. Thank you :)

[@lydiarobertson9423]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@lydiarobertson9423]

If ever you want to talk please please reach out.

[@ginay4878]

This woman is a treasure. Cherish her. And thank you for sharing these wonderful recipes and memories.

[@sheilarodgers800]

I love that she calls, all of her sauces, gravy lol. Also, like when she doesn’t measure anything. She says, “it just takes a little bit,”and then proceed to pour it out of the container 😂😂😂. She’s such a joy to listen to and watch.

[@pattyespinoza8902]

I love how much her family loves and enjoys spending time with her. She must have be a remarkable woman. God bless her.

[@cyriix]

This is the luckiest family. This Grandmas cooking is next level. I could easily tuck into this ziti with half a loaf of bread. All the best Mama Gina!

[@robinholbrook6576]

OOOOH! THANK YOU for the photos! How BEAUTIFUL you BOTH are! Thank you, Gina, for sharing your food and your stories with us! You bring tears to me eyes ! I’m 73 now, as I told you. My Gramma died in 1978... her funeral was over right as the big blizzard started. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her. Watching you transports me back into her kitchen, her home. She was always happy cooking, washing, cleaning, ironing. Yes she was! She said it was because she was SO grateful to have food to cook, clothes for her children, and a home to keep them safe and warm. Gramma grew up in the cool yards outside of Boston and was very very poor. Even when she had cancer she never complained. She was like an Irish Gina: a joyful and grateful spirit. 🌹

[@alphavirginis]

Non sono italiana, ma vorrei anche scrivere qualche parola in italiano. Carissima signora Gina, mi piacciono molto i suoi video, e sopratutto quando Lei racconta le sue storie familiari meravigliose, e quando canta le sue melodie. Sono molto riconoscente per il suo ottimismo, e la semplicità di vivere. Lei porta tanta gioia nella mia vita e io ho imparato tantissimo da Lei. No solo che spesso utilizzo le sue ricette, ma anche pratico il suo modo tradizionale di cucinare. Grazie del cuore per tutto!

[@safirahsafirah1481]

I just love hearing your grandma talking and singing and cooking, thanks you so much for sharing, God bless you

[@saravasquez3602]

This woman is just fantastic. I enjoy her instructions and voice - kinda makes me feel calm - keep on giving us videos.

[@mkay2696]

I love when nonna G says “if you like you put, if you no like u no put”. And “my family, they like”. The cutest thing!

[@lislang1225]

She's such a beautiful soul and how lucky we are to share a glimpse of what her lucky family gets to enjoy on a regular basis. I wish I had more of this in my life.

[@miguel-claudiacollado8874]

Rain on your wedding day is blessings from above for a long & happy marriage. Gina- you're a blessing! Learning so much. Grazie!

[@marylong8780]

May the sun always shine on you, Nona Gina. At this crazy time in the world, you are like sunshine. Your family is very very lucky. God bless you and all you love.

[@TMarieCam]

Gina thank you for sharing your recipes and your sweet memories. Love your pictures, bella e bello 💗. I didn't expect singing. What a lovely Italian song and voice indeed. It gave me chill bumps and tears of joy. 💗 Many blessings!

[@bc2point5]

Nothing makes me happier than Sunday morning and hearing "Hello, Imma Gina!" Making baked Ziti today! God Bless you Gina!

[@amvillarreal1980]

Finally an authentic Italian food channel 😊

[@olderthanyoucali8512]

Mrs Petitti, watching you cook, and hearing your wonderful Italian accent, and feeling the love coming from your heart, makes the part of my day that I spend with you, in your kitchen, take me back to my own childhood, your a very special woman, thank you for what you are and do.

[@togo8968]

I don't know what it is, but I love watching you cook!!! Mama Gina teach us young ones how to properly cook.

[@georgeharris7181]

I'm going make this for Easter she is adorable no one on earth is better chefs then Italian grandmother's no one❤

[@jacifertik7038]

My dearly loved grandmother made this with little meatballs no egg and no peas thought we had. Her delicious roasted chicken wings and thigh s with it. On Sunday afternoons when we visited her after that lots of chestnuts roasted and fruit on table

[@80sChick80s]

I was singing with you, I play that song for my Great Niece (18 Months old) and we dance and dance! Thank you Grandma Gina, what wonderful memories you share with us!

[@8548flowerpot]

Looks delicious. Italian women are the best cooks.

[@NolaDeb]

I am the one who feels lucky! So thankful that your family is helping you make and share these videos and your recipes. Mostly they have captured the essence of you. Hearing you sing in Italian brought about some heartfelt memories. I didn't have a Nonna / Italian Grandmother. But, I had a few Italian Aunts and Uncles who are missed dearly. Mrs Petitti they were right - when you came out of church and the sun was shining - all who surround YOU are lucky to be in your presence. You are a blessing and a ray of sunshine in this sometimes cloudy world. God Bless and Thank YOU!

[@janetdechiara9462]

Her family is blessed to have her

[@rebeccab6908]

I wish you were my Grandma complete with singing - love to you and your familia!

[@mariegier6018]

You are just what the doctor ordered-you make me feel so happy when I watch you-- wish you were my sister-Your songs and food are what I grew up with 91 years ago, --I will always remember ! You are LOVED. Thank you Gina (and my father, Nicola, smoked a pipe)

[@cristiangraziani6630]

Helloo Gina reminds me a lot of my grandmother. We are from Abruzzo (Crecchio) not so fare from where Gina is from. My grandma moved in the same way as Gina does. Her hands etc. Now we are all over in Europe and US. I am in France, some of us in Germany, some in Belgium and Boston. This makes the memorys even stronger. Everybody far from italy but keeping the culture! Grazie mille Gina and Famiglia. Best wishes. Christian

[@rosannanicolucci5985]

When I miss my mom I watch Gina. I cry and feel like I went home for a visit. I love you Signora Gina. 💕🙏

[@ashleeaustin358]

My father's side is italian, we had a falling out when I was a child and when we did talk again my father died suddenly and we fell apart again. Now I have a family of my own and realized that I don't know what to do or how to cook. Watching you makes me feel like I have a grandma teaching me. Thanks so much! 😢😊 I subscribed! 💕

[@DonNaReD2269]

This warmed my heart especially the singing at the end. I love watching the elders make traditional recipes. ❤️

[@vickienewman7413]

Love grandma Gina's comfort food cooking and just listening to her,precious.

[@elizabethgonzalez5687]

It's so sweet that she remembers her wedding day just from cooking.

[@whoyoukidding1]

I happened upon this channel, and I watched a few of her videos. I enjoyed them, but, THIS is the video that made me hit the subscribe button. I knew that I just had to see more of this wonderful woman.

[@frankmanno1584]

Give this angel her own cooking show on the Food Network.

[@anjeanetteharris6097]

Amen!!! She could show these pretentious TV "cooks" how Italian food is really cooked!!! Grazie Nona Gina!!!

[@tinhtrinh3537]

I am Vietnamese American and I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE her singing. Even though I don't understand the lyrics, her voice, her spirit, her personality just bright up my world! Please send her my most admiration. Wish her health and happiness!

[@sarahmccormick3405]

My Dear, Sweet Gina, I made this recipe last night and it was a complete hit. My family loved it. Thank you so very much for showing this Italian American girl the REAL, right way to make baked ziti!

[@sunshine4952]

The beautiful Gina. The song brought tears. Love it 😘👌

[@monicamedina7638]

Just discovered her today!! And I love her!!! I was having a bad day but when she started singing I smiled so big! Thank you!! 💜🤗

[@chaseferrellmusic]

I need an Italian grandmother to sing over my food lol. This is amazing! I’ve been watching these videos for hours!!!

[@maryharker5088]

Italian Grandma, you are ADORABLE! I could watch and listen to you for hours!

[@TheLissabee]

God bless you dear Nonna Gina today and always !!!!

[@beverlykiper4598]

You go miss Gina! My family is Italian, my Nono and nonna were from Naples. When they moved here they would always tell me about the old days. You make me smile...

[@rosie8126]

The best training anyone can have is from mamma and nonna. Nonna Gina represents all Italian mothers and grandmothers from time immemorial. They are the best in the world. We love you Gina, thank you for making many people very happy.

[@bonniebailey8054]

I don’t know what I look forward to more, the amazing food or Grandma Ginas singing 💖

[@terrym.2264]

What a beautiful soul you have Gina. ❤️ I love to hear you talk, it makes me smile. ❤️ You are such a great cook and teacher. Thank You 🤗

[@deedeemooreco.2304]

We come to hear you sing, and stay for your recipes and instructions...Or vice versa, either way I’ve never clicked on videos this fast every time you post. My mother in law from Sicily would dance and sing (she called it siciliano) after her prayer to bless the food while she cooked it, and I would get chills because she was such a strong and faithful woman...and the most amazing cook I’ve ever witnessed. She’s been gone (as well as my husband) for many years but I sure learned a lot from her. We adore you. I’ve been cooking for almost 60 years, and you have taught this old dog new tricks. Thank you, thank you, thank you! God Bless you and yours.

[@pamdortch8704]

If she was my grandma or momma, I would ever leave the house, I’d just be at home loving on her! So sweet! Can’t wait to try this recipe!

[@Rigby4]

I am 68 years old but when I watch this beautiful lady cook I feel like a young girl in my own grandmother’s kitchen. Gina is so full of love and happiness that she makes me forget about my worries. Thank you!

[@Samantiithaa]

Omg I can’t with her! She’s so lovely ❤️ please please 🙏🏼 keep making videos like this!

[@evareyes2707]

Watched this by accident..I'm glad I did. I fell in love with this grandma..not only because of her recipe but sharing a part of her past and her love of singing 💓..

[@pthomas9304]

Freaking love this women, her singing makes it even better!!

[@vivianmadisonmahoney9457]

I worked for an incredible Italian Family for 4 years. So much fun!!

[@donwyatt1516]

I have adopted Gina as my own grandmother. Gina you are loved more than you could know. Thank you for posting.

[@carstenlorenz6578]

I could watch her cooking all day! Ti amo!!! ❤️❤️

[@liliker3120]

Your stories and your singing just brighten up my life Grandma Gina! Keep telling your stories and keep singing every time you cook. It's good for you and us. Love you Gina Petitti! God bless you and your whole family!!!

[@cindybriggs2328]

What a beautiful memory! The best part was sharing the pictures of you and your husband at the end! I love it!

[@Thomasfrohwitter]

Hello Cindy

[@hspla1296]

Everyone needs an Italian Grandmother like her, teaching us the Love in cooking ❤️

[@suedolittle8717]

I love listening to her, so sweet.

[@marcotedesco3854]

This woman is a treasure I miss my papa he was the best cook he could make something out of nothing she reminds me of him god bless you Gina

[@camizahn265]

Gina - you are the shining light we all need right now. You are a beautiful soul. Thank you for your recipes, your singing! Love you from Canada. May you and your family stay safe!

[@MrTBoneMalone]

Hey, super happy to have found this. It's not that the recipe is all that different from many I've seen, but the way she put things together is. She's a keeper!

[@marianegrete920]

Hello!You are Beautiful! This is My Son Hector’s favorite meal! An Italian Woman used to live by us in Arlington Texas and she would make this for him! I’m going to try and make it and surprise him! When l was watching your video l said to myself She is probably around 55 or younger then l read your story and saw what year you were born OMG! You look so Good! My Mama (RIP) would have been the same age as you! I’M so glad l found you! AND You sing Beautiful! God Bless You! Stay Safe and Healthy!