Italian Grandma Makes Bolognese Sauce

BOLOGNESE SAUCE
3-4 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped carrots
1 cup chopped celery
Salt (about 3 teaspoons)
Black pepper (about 1 teaspoon)
1½ pounds ground beef (lean 95/5)
½ pound ground pork
1 cup dry red wine
6 ounces tomato paste
1 quart peeled tomatoes
1 quart tomato puree
¼ cup fresh basil
1 cup whole milk
1 pound wide fresh pasta noodles such as Pappardelle
¼ cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@pegpalo2598]

I just yelled to my husband…”GINA’S BACK”…I was so worried about you!I’m so glad you are well and doing your cooking again. We all missed you!!!!! Love 😅😘🥰

[@4skully]

Yes me as well sister we are blessed to hear her lovely voice fantastic friday gift

[@4skully]

@Willow-Sage Braden smiles at willow

[@4skully]

@Willow-Sage Braden i m ordering the book as soon as I get home.

[@debsp7]

i yelled she's back too,,,,,,awwww

[@ericablythers2563]

Yes we did. 😊😊😊😊

[@girlinthecurl93]

I am so emotional anyone else? I think of Gina a lot and I pray she is in good health who knew she was making us a book God Bless her .oxox

[@shericollins1619]

I do as well. I tear up with happiness ❤️

[@jonas7919]

I’m a though guy she literally made me cry 😢

[@user-zv6rf7vo4b]

God bless this lovely and gentle woman❤😊

[@joeb1den114]

No not me. But I’m not unhinged and can get a grip on basic fundamentals unlike other weak people. I’m not a basic B.

[@vesnacupic-basha5238]

So nice mama,we learnt so many basinal dishes from you, wish you good and long life CIAO

[@jessicaalexanndra1641]

I made this yesterday for my BF and we loved it! He turned and said “you gotta make this again” grandma Gina helping me get a husband lol😂 ❤

[@denisrodrigue829]

🤣

[@jamesrusso2523]

Ha

[@bewater8966]

I love that she included pictures of her family and friends in the cookbook. A meal is never complete without someone special to share it with ❤

[@royschrader8003]

So True ❤️

[@toastrecon]

Everybody gangsta until Gina starts dual-wielding the kitchen tools. 😂 Looks amazing.

[@4skully]

Chuckles

[@evergreenministry]

LOL THAT'S RIGHT 😂🤣😆

[@thelambethrebel3442]

WHY ARE THERE ANY DISLIKES FOR THIS? Gina doesn't deserve any dislikes!. She is honest, good hearted and lovely (and very talented) . God bless you Gina. xxx

[@candycain1001]

May they get the back of the spoon upside their heads for that.

[@questionmark9819]

I think they're jealous of this lovely nonna Gina

[@tommycabret]

I agree

[@missmolly8529]

I don’t think the dislikes are about Gina but perhaps the recipe may not be acceptable to everyone. There are different ways of preparing many recipes depending on the regions.

[@kimberlydianehagen4512]

@@candycain1001 Hahaha! Truly!

[@14ToeBeans]

I just bought the cookbook! I can not tell you how many times your family has brought me so much happiness. I play her voice while I cook. I want her to live without pain, forever.

[@1N2themystic]

I've been watching this channel for a while now. I have kinda adopted you as the Italian grandmother i always wished I had. It's so cool that you got your cookbook. I actually had to laugh because I can see how proud of it you must be. Im happy for you.

[@corinailioiu4033]

Nona is back!!!! "Enjoy, Gina!" - that was priceless.

[@maryporter6671]

This made my heart so happy!!! ❤️❤️❤️. LOVE LOVE LOVE to you Ms. Gina. Definitely ordering the cookbook. So glad you are back, healthy, and willing to teach us more. May God continue to bless this beautiful Grandma.

[@sarahharris-prewett8035]

♡♡♡ Nona Gina !

[@nickpolychronidis1867]

Devo dirti che ero davvero preoccupato per la tua così lunga assenza… La prossima volta fai dei brevi video per far sapere a tuoi amici che stai bene… Amo la tua cucina (e il tuo inglese con accento italiano 😄) e questa volta hai cucinato la mia vita No .1 ricetta!!! 😀😀😀♥️♥️♥️🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹 Il tuo super fan greco dalla Polonia/Germania…..

[@tootsiewhitlow9961]

so happy your back your number1 in my heart, God bless you Gina,Nona ❤

[@11ajoseph]

I HAVE TO ADMIT, LIKE THE REST OF THE WORLD I WAS WORRIED!! NOW, I AM VERY, VERY RELIEVED!! WHAT A COME BACK, A BOOK AND A GLORIOUS BOLOGNESE--BRAVA TUTTI DI'BRAVA!!! NEXT ORDER, 3 BOOKS--1 FOR ME AND 2 FOR DUI AMICI. GRAZI !!!

[@willardroad]

No matter how low I may feel, or how difficult my day, watching Gramma Gina cook lifts my spirits like nothing else! PLUS I get help & guidance on how to make amazing Italian food the Old School way . For me, delicious Italian food comforts like a warm hug... and I'm not even Italian! THANK YOU, Gramma Gina & Crew for your hard work. Two thumbs up.

[@luisehackett5860]

I love every thing about Gina, she is a wonderful cook, and a very lovely lady!!! ♥️ and 🙏🏼 May God bless und keep you!

[@adey1782]

I am originally from Ethiopia and I love Nonna Gina’s recipes (and her spontaneous singing sessions!) I will definitely order her cookbook!

[@pockit5107]

Ethopians are probably fascinated by every food since they never got any.

[@fetahmehinovic8770]

How miserable you are

[@curlymurly]

@@pockit5107 then you have not tried ethopian food. I'm not ethopian, but ethopian food is one of the best kinda of food you will ever taste. Don't be so close minded

[@sweeney60]

Why do I get the feeling that there are many Ethiopian grandmothers that love to cook for their families just like Gina? I’d love to watch an Ethiopian grandmother cook like this, I bet the recipes would be amazing.

[@LM-bs6lc]

@pockit5107 I can tell that you must be butthurt by something an Ethiopian did to you in the past. Were you dumped by an Ethiopian girl or somethin 🤡😆

[@bronxbrothers121]

She doesn't know this yet, but I've just adopted her as my grandmother.

[@TMGold60]

Me too! ;)

[@MT-lp1cp]

Me too

[@tammyelton4314]

Same !! I tell my husband I’m watching my Italian grandma cook 🙂

[@bronxbrothers121]

@@tammyelton4314 hahahaha... I just love her. Reminds me of my grandmother.

[@TMGold60]

@@tammyelton4314 Hands off she's mine! Lol! ;) I never had a grandmother and I love to cook, so you have competition. Ha ha! :)

[@marycoughlan353]

You’re back in your own home! I’m happy for you. I’m sure it was good to be with your daughter during lockdown, but there’s no place like home.

[@billgatesisntadr7995]

Amen to that

[@rosarivas6200]

Today I searched "authentic Italian food" because that's my favorite kind of food and found her today and instantly fell in love with her. She is so darn precious, I'm sure us trying her recipes and her making them herself, doesn't taste exactly the same because it always needs a mothers/grandmothers touch.

[@thechickenpolice6072]

She is awesome! I found her when she first came out on KZbin. She is so cute!!!

[@dhirasarika]

I just discovered her a couple of weeks ago and just love her. She infuses love with every dish she makes, and for me that is the secret ingredient. The love blesses the food and all who eat it are nourished physically, emotionally, and spiritually. A couple of months ago I tried to bake a vegan cake and failed miserably. After watching Grandma Gina I decided to try the focaccia and it came out delicious!!! I ordered some backing supplies so I can do more things like her pizza and other recipes. I make them vegetarian. For the stuffed peppers I will substitute portabella mushrooms since they have a meaty texture. I am a not big fan of the Impossible burger or Beyond Meat because they are so highly processed. Maybe when I am craving that flavor and texture I'll give in. Grandma Gina is a light in a world filled with such sadness, anger, and chaos. I am so blessed to have come across her channel and am grateful for her and her family. God bless them all.

[@islipirene]

There is no such thing as authentic. Everyone makes it different. I have had bolognese with a touch of nutmeg.

[@patslink3131]

I love to watch you Mama Gina. I also think your cooking is very authentic Italian. We would like to make Pizza & some pasta dishes. We would also like to make cheese.

[@cowboykelly6590]

It sure does, that is so true . LOVE .. makes Food "Shine" . 🤠🖖

[@saphire1259]

I love watching Grandma Gina cook all her favorite dishes that her family loves. To the family members who started her channel, you did a great thing to give her purpose and satisfaction in what she already enjoys doing and is good at. You have done something wonderful for her. This makes her happy. God bless the whole entire family that appreciates her gift and recipes. Oh, and her legacy lives on in her recipes that she is leaving for all to enjoy.

[@sunshineammorgen1365]

Nonna Gina!

[@krisvaneylen5391]

¹a

[@dianeconti7602]

Nonna made me tear up when she sang. I miss my mama and nonna so much. Now I cook and eat alone. Grief is the price we pay for love. God bless you Gina and your family.

[@christopherluvsaidan67]

Right omg. That song was very pretty

[@covid-19einmaleinsbyivo20]

may they rest in peace

[@gloriabush3822]

Gina, you remind me of my Nonna. When I watch you, I wish she was here. Congratulations on your cookbook. Love your videos, your singing, and your praying. Thank your family for sharing you with us. God bless you. From Pittsburgh, PA.

[@eddiesneeh4266]

One of the most adorable personalities I've seen.

[@eagleeye2300]

You're right. She is the sweetest and so cheerful. She's like the Italian Miss Swan, lol.

[@kaltreemira5976]

Your cooking its just perfeckt Italiano Europian grama. I am Europian too . Love you grama😍

[@ItsDIANA]

I love here since 2 secs of watching this vid.. She made me smile allllll the time haha

[@rosemironick4520]

Gina, my mom came from Santa a Maria vico, you remind me so much of her,the way you talk,sing cook everything. You bring back so many happy memories of my mom,whom I love and miss so much! Love you, thank you for all your videos. Keep them coming!

[@mikeda5849]

Love you grandma Gina.. love your cooking.. I love to cook for my family.. I am going to get your cookbook and make this recipe and a bunch of the others.. I miss my grandma, my mom & my dad.. they were all gone when I was 18 years old.. now I'm a mama of 5.. wish I could adopt you as our grandma.. sending you lots of love ❤️

[@heatherkurtz5791]

All I can say is she warms my heart watching her cook. Listening to her talk and sing. 😭 I love her.

[@theawakening6323]

Same!

[@stardustring]

I wish she was my grandma.

[@ByronWookieLandham]

Me too! She's such a sweetheart! 😘❤️🎶🙏🏾

[@jcrox6696]

I’m so glad you’re back !!!!we have all been so worried about you and we missed you greatly !!!congratulations on the book😊❤️

[@geraldinegaynor1360]

I don’t speak Italian but I loved your song. Love from Australia.

[@sarahdoanpeace3623]

This is so lovely and comforting! I grew up in an Italian Kitchen and my grandparents are long gone. This was so comforting and beautiful and I loved the song especially! This recipe looks incredible and I look forward to making it soon! Thank you Nona Gina for this moment of nostalgic JOY, reminders of love, home cooked authentic food and delicious anticipation! God Bless you, too.

[@GaryBoyd02]

She is so happy to be back in her own kitchen! Congrats on the book.

[@rda3000]

Ive never commented on KZbin before, but I’m breaking that tradition to send you a token of the love and admiration and appreciation that everyone in my household feels for you. Thank you for sharing with us so generously. ❤️

[@roseannedickson4787]

Grandma Gina you are the sweetest lady! You remind me so much of my Mama! She like you always loved cooking and especially for her children and grandchildren. You cook like my mother and sing in the kitchen. I always feel like I am right there with you. Your Bolognese sauce looked so wonderful! Thank you for taking the time to make this beautiful video! I love you! God Bless you. Roseanne xx

[@trishtyrone2141]

Whenever I want an AUTHENTIC Italian recipe, I check for something from Nonna Gina! God bless you Nonna!

[@MsCraftyMonica]

"I like to cook. I like to stay in the kitchen", me too grandma Gina. Me too. But I appreciate when someone else does the dishes😁🤗

[@kayamo1632]

YOU’RE BACK!!! Oh, how I’ve missed you. Sending hugs. You are a treasure.

[@thomasbrian1411]

Do you have your channel?

[@sunfish7021]

My favorite part.... when she sings to her food. Precious. ❤️

[@treschic8474]

I love you nonna Gina! You remind me of my grandma. She loved to cook and we had 15 people over every weekend. She would cook everything from scratch just like you do!

[@oAgL214]

4:54 when she said her favorite thing in life is to cook I felt like giving her a hug 🥺 one of my favorite things in life is to cook to! I take cooking very seriously and I rather spend hours cooking than getting take out. It just makes me happy!

[@Carol-ul3bh]

Home cooking beats any take out. Thank You Gina for all of the delicious meals you make. You inspire us all.

[@angelwings3128]

I bet you’re an awesome cook! 👍🏼

[@Heidishereandthere]

Praise the Lord! This calls for a celebration, 🎉congratulations 🎉 on your new cookbook! I bet they'll sell like hotcakes 😘👌 Blessings to you, lovely lady💕🙏 P.S. I could listen to you sing forever 😍 Thank you for sharing your beautiful soul with us! 🙏 Washington State 🌲🇺🇸

[@BronxBombers_726]

I just love Grandma Gina. She reminds me of my grandmother. She is the Bob Ross of cooking. I’m from New York and it just touches my heart. So original and real..❤God bless you. May his angles watch over you

[@paulapellafone2488]

I love her! This is how I grew up in my Italian family! Gina even sounds like my Nonna! This brings back memories for me! Food! Food ! Food!❤

[@rosannapizza6402]

This is the smartest thing ever by her family: to save and memorialize it all now with her blessing it and overseeing it! and SHARING it! because that's how it and she lives on forever and will. GOD Bless her with 100+ more years! I'm envious that I didn't do this with my parents and grandparents no matter how many times they asked me to do it. My regret. This is BEAUTIFUL..

[@lisaclark6977]

I know I would give anything for this type of technology to have been around before my grandma passed away in 1970, I still miss her and her cooking and spending time with us kids. Holidays was always so special at her house.

[@thomasbrian1411]

Same here I didn’t do this with my parents and grandparents also.

[@taylorj.6165]

Amen.amen

[@joelmolina3647]

Your comment brought tears to my eyes, and I don't cry that easily, I want u to know, blessings 2u.

[@lisagbart]

Gina I made a double batch of this sauce. I had 20 people over for dinner and we all loved it. It was excellent! Thank you very much! I was in the kitchen all day! I dipped a hunk of bread in your sauce for my lunch while it was halfway done cooking and drank the rest of the 🍷 wine! 😆You're such a sweet Lady with a beautiful heart.

[@irenemeno3585]

Mrs. Gina, You are precious and a joy to watch! Your family must feel so blessed. Thank you so much for sharing with us your tried and true secrets ❤️

[@HomeBunch]

I will buy the book. You bring me memories of my childhood with my amazing grandmother. She was an amazing cook like yourself! Thank you so much for all of the time you put into teaching us. We love you!

[@rociothompson8030]

Beautiful voice! Love when you sing and pray. Such in authentic lady.

[@billmoran935]

I love this woman. She’s authentically original. Believes in God. Just a truly nice person. God Bless you Gina. I’m Irish American but you can be my honorary Grandma

[@inkmage4084]

Yes indeed, I am black- and I remember when I was a kid my parents were in a bad accident and my Italian neighbors, who were friends of the family at church, took care of my brother and I until our parents got better. I remember the songs, and helping in the garden- very great memories they were like our other grandparents :)

[@wanagi006]

And Nona is a Jersey Girl...

[@cris-RN]

@@inkmage4084 ... 🥰🥰❤️❤️

[@EudoraPrice]

Yes love her !!!

[@kraftwerk974]

So people that don't believe in God aren't nice according to you ?

[@maryanneevans9563]

Grandma Gina is so precious! I love to hear her Italian accent. I love you Grandma Gina!❤

[@kittyditty7911]

I love you Grandma Gina, you make me cry when you sing, I miss my Italian Grandma and you remind me of her. As soon as I saw your cook book I went on Amazon straight away. Bless you and all your lovely family x

[@MsCarmaJ]

Welcome back!!! We’ve missed you. Congratulations on the book.

[@chelongogan3904]

May the Lord bless you and keep you , may His face shine upon you, and give you PEACE.

[@ritapacitti9599]

Beautiful sweet lady. A good woman!

[@angelwings3128]

Beautiful! 💕🙏🏻

[@modgranny]

What a treasure you are Momma Gina! Love your solos and recipes!! You make our life wonderful! Thank you so much!

[@John-dg8wl]

God Bless you grandma Gina! They don't make them like you anymore!

[@RiaRock-vn6hj]

My 5 yr old son has been waiting for more from you! As soon as he wakes up and when hes falling asleep he says please can we watch mama Gina

[@nicolemariemitchell-meredi2034]

So glad you’re back !!! Plus a. Book!! Wow!! Greetings from Wales U.K. x

[@heatherton101]

Gina is just FABULOUS!!! Thank you Gina and family for bringing us into your kitchen, we love you! Buying your book for myself too!

[@greenhorn3170]

I’ve been making her meatballs for 2 years. I just saw the book and ordered it today. Thank you Gina!!

[@Paula-go3tl]

My husband and I were just saying how we wished my grandmother could have made a cookbook . So happy you are well and thriving. Thank you for writing down your beautiful dishes so we will enjoy your cooking forever.

[@WILMA_]

She just said “enjoy, Gina”. Love this lady! I am definitely going to try this for sure!

[@christinabreese5077]

Gramma Gina this sauce was soooo delicious… made this for company and they raved about it! Thank you for taking time to teach us the old country ways of Italian cooking and your singing is a blessing ❤️

[@andreleibee354]

she is a blessing! to her family .. and ..to us too --- for sharing her cooking and her sweet heart

[@lyndacaira1735]

Ringrazia a Dio!!!! Che giorno bello che finalmente Nona Gina ha ritornata a tutti noi!!! Before I even watched the video, cara Nonna, I ran right to Amazon to buy your book! We understand it took time to write, but don’t ever leave us again! This book is what all your fans have been waiting for! 😘❤️

[@everythingalyssa1415]

I yelled out loud, “NONNAS BACK!” Welcome! You’ve been missed! And a big congrats on your book, time to celebrate 🎉 🥰

[@christinezapata7777]

I just love Grandma Gina so much, I think she is adorable and her recipes are so delicious.

[@maryannnordhauser3636]

I have just ordered Grandma Gina’s book I’m so glad she has published her recipes. Her cooking is just spectacular……but I love her singing too!

[@stephenelewis]

I'm so relieved to see you on here again. I was sad to think that maybe you weren't going to be on here anymore. I called out to my whole house that you were back!! I happened to watch your pizza video earlier today, made fresh pizza for dinner, came in the living room to watch something while eating it, and here you are again!! Such a blessing. Thank you! I am excited to get a copy of your treasured recipes! God bless you, Grandma Gina :)

[@danv6833]

I’ll buy your book but I want an album of your singing.

[@ginakeveryn6274]

I know! I love it when Gina sings.

[@marieintranuovo3808]

❤️❤️❤️ we love you MamaGina

[@joannekeefe426]

Right!

[@nokwazinzama2362]

I've recently started watching Grandmas videos and I'm learning a lot. I love her Italian accent. I will be trying these recipes at home. Love you Grandma from South Africa

[@MC-pl3vs]

I bought the cookbook and it came yesterday. I can't wait to get started. Thank you sweet Gina for sharing your God given gifts and talents. God Bless you!

[@rachelnahmias6122]

My son surprised me today with a package, he handed it to me and said "Happy early Birthday Mom.". Guess what it was? Yes, your cookbook!!!! I was so happy, now I really have you at my house. Nona Gina comes to Israel. Thank you again for sharing your recipes and your big heart. Thank your family for sharing you with the world (even if it was just for the family and friends at first) Let see we have Mexican Monday, I think we will now have Gina Tuesday. Blessings and hugs.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Happy Birthday!

[@rachelnahmias6122]

@@BuonAPetitti Thank you.

[@askledhead]

NONNA Gina, We are All so Happy to see you back in the kitchen. I'm getting your book, be well NONNA Gina, ❤❤❤

[@jimrogiokos9690]

I come from a Greek Background and Gina I must say our kitchen is similar in many ways , I really enjoy your presentations and your love of cooking , thank you Gina

[@ek237]

Shes such a blessing. Gina actually makes me happy. She has so much passion and love and it over flows into her food God Bless! I'm a gonna buy the book now ..❤

[@arthurkrieck1]

I woke my husband, “Gina’s back! And she has published a cookbook!”

[@marwaeldiwiny]

I am crying she reminded my of my grandma and my mother, I really need a mother hug.

[@yvesderamaut7440]

Yeah, me too, she lookes so happy coocking

[@codygates9536]

I love you Gina!😍

[@June-tb4vi]

Awww ❤

[@elenawiley2050]

I enjoy watching how much love she puts into every dish. I am going to try this recipe for sure.

[@pamelamusante5343]

Dear Gina, you bring much joy to my heart. I love that you sing and pray, as you cook. I bought your cookbook, and love your family pictures. I have many of my family pictures that are similar. My family is north of Genoa in a small village Torriglia. Lot's of beautiful people, and very loving and good hearted. I'm making this meal tonight. My husband is so excited. We haven't had good Bolognese since Florence 🥰. I'm so happy I've found your channel. Much Love to you and your family.🥰😘. Chow Bella.💜

[@bonbonmonel9571]

All I can say is YAY!! So happy to see you. Funny thing is…I don’t even cook! I just love to watch and listen. You bring warm feelings of FAMILY. God bless you. 🙏🏽❤️

[@pastagirl1]

She is great to listen to, right? I love to cook, but sometimes if I am anxious....I listen to her and she calms me.......

[@theprinceandthefrog2335]

You should try just one recipe, and you’d be hooked. Everything Gina makes tastes just wonderful.

[@jamesmorrison7847]

I love Gina. She's the Italian grandma I always wished I had. God bless Gina!

[@jamesmorrison7847]

Thank you Gina. I love you.

[@tinapeterson7101]

I love watching you. Watching you cook is pure joy and always makes me smile!

[@magiauniverse4u762]

I literally cried just watching your videos...I miss my Great grandma so much. Bless you Gina and thank you for existing! XOXO!

[@msanta5661]

Never thought I’d be obsessed with an Italian Grandma 🥰 bought the book and still watch the videos !

[@thomasbrian1411]

Where can I get the book?

[@msanta5661]

@@thomasbrian1411 Amazon!

[@thomasbrian1411]

Thank you. Hope you are doing just fine?

[@stardustring]

Wish she was my grandma.

[@cheriespitzer7382]

I couldn’t be happier to see you back Gina. I missed you so much and was beginning to worry. So glad to see your beautiful face💋

[@joannegemignani3398]

I just love Nonna Gina, she brings back so many memories for me in my family. Buona Fortuna Signora Gina

[@bleakdestiny6095]

I was so excited to buy your book! I am looking forward to many great meals starting with this and then your stuffed bell peppers. And no matter how awesome your book is, it will NEVER be able to replace you and your wonderful, heartwarming personality and singing in your videos. It would be a privilege and honor to have you as my grandmomma! You are loved and blessed. 💕

[@cathystocki4251]

My husband just received your cookbook as a gift and he loves it. We are looking forward to trying more of your recipes. He cooks, I eat. Welcome back ♥

[@MarcoPoloYT7]

Oh my god welcome back I’m so happy ❤️🙏🏻

[@zigzagtravel5825]

So happy to find a real Italian recipe today. 4 hours of love into the sauce makes sense to me.

[@lhzook]

I’m so glad your back and very excited about your new cookbook! Welcome back & God bless you!

[@nancyl9678]

Nonna Gina, I made your bolognese sauce and my kids loved it and kept asking for more. I'm so happy you found the time to publish your cookbook. It's a real treasure!

[@Janahannasofia]

In Sweden kids loves bolognese sauce and pasta with ketchup on it, even adults love it with ketchup, so let your kids try it that way the next time :)

[@kimedge7493]

Grandma Gina, you are the #1 selling book in the Italian Cooking section of Amazon! :D Congratulations! I bought your book and also I bought the ingredients for this recipe so I need to start cooking!

[@art_by_whitney_bond5360]

My 2 year old daughter and i just love you!! 💕 i just want to give you a huge hug!! Thank you for your classic authentic Italian recipes!

[@niclapinto9557]

ma gina ,I'm Italian , i live in Italy . you cook like my mum used to . I love you because you are very very good and you remind . me her. .........love

[@donnao6006]

Who would give a thumbs down on Nona? We love you Grandma Gina! You are an inspiration and such a pleasure to watch❤️🇺🇸🇮🇹

[@dionnevoller2903]

I was all “Oh my goodness Gina is ok - with the pandemic I was so worried that you had been ill - or worse. So so glad your ok 👍🏻 and love that you e done a recipe book - so going to enjoy this ♥️

[@tnstumson385]

I love love her. The cooking,the accent, it make me love cooking. Thanks Mama

[@lubomishka9137]

She sings too, what a lucky family you have, you’re a gem, adorable ❤️

[@j3annie1963]

I had to stop as soon as I saw your memories at the back of your cookbook. It made me tear up with happiness because you were so thoughtful to bring your memories into what you love. It is so wonderful that you created a cookbook to share with your family and with all of your fans! It makes it so much more special that you captured your memories in the back of the book to make sure that your family never forgets and can always find you with them in their hearts while they are cooking too.

[@robleonard6424]

Growing up in the Italian part of the City of St. Louis, famously known as the "Hill"... (or Dog town)... The one thing you learn is that sauce or gravy is started in the morning and cooked all day.... And by all means DON'T TOUCH THE PAN!!!! or you will get wacked with a wooden spoon across your knuckles!😅 Love you Grandma ❤️

[@samapaori6805]

Your video popped up on my suggested channels and as soon as I watched I was smitten with Gina and her cooking! So much so, during this video I went right to Amazon and put her book in my cart to order, if not just for this recipe, but I am sure all the recipes are going to be fabulous! You have just adopted another KZbin Grandchild! much love and blessings to you and your family Gina for sharing these wonderful videos! ❤❤

[@florencehendrick4781]

Oh my goodness, this is one of my favorites! How could you not love this precious lady.....she warms my heart....Gina, we love you and know you are so, happy in Heaven...You were an Angel on earth now you are an Angel in Heaven.....😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@MDEPJapan]

I order the book. I think I may be the first in Japan to order the paperback version. I love your passion. I love your heart. I love your recipes. I love your videos. Good luck with your book and I can not wait for version 2 and more videos. Thank you, Gina! Thank you for being on KZbin and sharing your passion with the world.

[@doreenpetti7963]

Oh Gina! I was so worried! I saw the new video. I yelled to my husband Gina is back ! Oh you can’t imagine how much I missed your videos. I Love ❤️ your cooking. I’ve made so many of your recipes and they are all amazing. Thank you!!!! Oh going to amazon to order the new cookbook........❤️

[@carol29carnegie]

Lovely to see you back Gina, you’ve just put me in the mood to make a Bolognese for tomorrow, thank you and keep well lots of love from Scotland xx

[@annmarieking5807]

Love you Gina…. You inspire me to keep my family heritage cooking alive… god bless you

[@sherri2441]

Love you grandma Gina! God bless you and keep you safe and healthy!