Italian Grandma Makes Eggplant Sauce with Pasta

EGGPLANT SAUCE with PASTA:
2-3 Eggplants, cubed
Olive Oil
1 cup chopped Yellow Onion
3 cloves Garlic, minced
2 cups chopped Peeled Tomatoes
32 ounces Tomato Puree
Salt & Black Pepper
6-8 fresh Basil leaves
¼ cup of chopped Pecorino Romano Cheese
Pasta of your choice
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese, sprinkle on top
Whole Milk Ricotta, optional
How to make Fresh Pasta/Fettuccine:
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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.
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[@loisbrace1669]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINA!!🎂🎂 Everybody please wish Grandma Gina a very Happy, Healthy and Blessed 88th Birthday!! We are so blessed to have you here and to teach us your way of cooking Italian cuisine 🥰.

[@pjwhite530]

Happy birthday, darling Gina. We love you so much.

[@jeanninetraverse-healy5169]

Happy Birthday. Love your videos & you ❤

[@cynthiaannblaha5127]

Happy birthday, Nona Gina! God bless you! May Mother Maria keep you safely under her mantle!

[@steveh1460]

🙏

[@nolawarren3560]

Hope this was the best birthday, Happy Birthday to you!

[@tinahasapis1085]

No way, Gina is not 88 years old!!! Happy Birthday Gina. You are not older than 75. With all my love from Sydney Australia xxxooo

[@patriciasmail9649]

Reminds me of my grandma. I’m 82 but still miss my grandma.

[@tvc153]

When I close my eyes and listen to Gina I hear my Grandmom. Sounds just like her.

[@profetal]

My grandparents were all born in Italy and Gina remindsr so much of my older family members. Now I'm the family matriarch, I'm 75.

[@sammyjo8109]

I always forget to say thank you to your son -in -law for taking out of his time to film, edit and post these wonderful recipes. It is very much appreciated. THANK YOU!!!!!!!

[@ellf535]

How can someone seem so fragile and strong at the same time?!! … Only a grandma who has fed and raised a generation of kin with little expectation in return!

[@julianacarlton6538]

Beautifully said, Saluti from the Gold Coast Queensland Australia

[@loisbrace1669]

Today, September 8th, on the Blessed Mother's Birthday, the world was Blessed with one special lady. GOD Bless you!!

[@nolagirl2458]

Congratulations Gina on 1 million subscribers 🎈 love all your recipes 😋

[@mariehud7382]

What a treasure she is for me and so many others, I have told so many people about her that they should watch her. She makes my day like sunshine. Her family is so blessed to have this wonderful woman. Thanks to whoever got the idea to have her do these videos. Her cooking is wonderful but she is the entire package. Sending loads of love to Gina and her family.

[@tumblebugspace]

Anybody who has someone like Grandma Gina Petitti to cook for them is *blessed, indeed.* Thanks for posting! ☮️❤️🐾

[@susanvaccarelli2106]

❤Love the singing and the prayers. That's the added ingredient for her delicious food.🙏

[@steveh1460]

🙏

[@gracehesketh9928]

Gina, you remind me so much of my Mom, that you make my heart sing. You cook the same way that we do. I'm originally from Reggio Calabria, now living in Canada. Discovering your Channel has given so many hours of reminiscing. Thank you. God bless you and your entire family.🙏

[@rubyslippers9611]

Always great to see you. ❤

[@steveh1460]

God bless🙏

[@rinaldoluciani958]

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[@francobina]

I feel exactly the same way! We are from Puglia, close enough.

[@steveh1460]

Well said. My Nonna and Nonno were from the vibo valentia are. Gorgeous place!

[@carolfiorini9887]

She reminds me of my mother-in-law from Italy. She was a good cook, too. She has passed, so now I watch Grandma Gina

[@tiamaddox5904]

Happy Birthday Nona Gina! Congratulations on the 1 million subscribers, your garden is beautiful, and thank you so much for the new recipe! My family loves everything that I make and I am learning so much from you. Many happy returns on your special day!

[@junefariss2413]

HAPPY 88th BIRTHDAY GINA!! Love your garden & cooking recipes. Keep producing these great videos!

[@fulyabudimac2134]

Pure happiness! she loves her garden, vegetables. green garden, beautiful basil.. Singing in the kitchen, cooking - singing. Fettucino, fettucino. look, look at the dish! nice, very good ... Bravo Gina.. everything is good! happy birthday. Long live Gina!

[@user-nq6yb6et7v]

What I would give to spend an afternoon with her to cook with her and listen to stories of her past 🥰

[@aamontalto]

Thank you nonna Gina. I’ve never made this. I’ll be doing it this week. The best cooks are happy when they’re preparing food in the kitchen. Nonna Gina is so happy that she sings while cooking!

[@stanleypennock2118]

Thank you Gina! You so remind me of my wifes late Italian grandma. The love you show as you move around the kitchen. Your beautiful accent, your amazing cooking, your wonderful singing and did I mention cooking? I could almost taste the linguini as you tasted it. Yum!

[@janieb1439]

Stan I agree 99% with you except one thing, it's not lunguini 😂😂😂, but fettuccini. Lol!

[@ginajordan5016]

Obvious that Gina wanted to get back to her bowl of delicious pasta! 😂😂😂 I can relate and that makes me laugh. Keep up the good work, Gina, I never miss a video.

[@abocas]

Much respect to this wonderful, Italian mama fr taking on a cooking lesson in English. Thanks for the lesson and the recipe 🙏

[@christineadkins4058]

Love Grandma Gina"s food. It always looks so delicious! I love to hear her sing. 😀

[@elizabethkusce2718]

Congratulations you got to one million 🎉 I’m so happy for you❤

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

Always a great day when Gina shows up. We love eggplant and grow it in our garden. Fantastic to have another recipe. Blessings to you and your family. 🙏🌼❤️🤍💙

[@janicewalker477]

Have you ever made caponata? It’s great on bruschetta, and pasta. I don’t can anymore so I freeze small batches when the eggplant looks good.

[@gingermcgarvey7773]

@@janicewalker477 No I haven't! I'll have to look up a recipe. I wasn't aware you could freeze eggplant. That's also helpful, Thanks! 😊

[@otto8049]

By sharing your wonderful recipes you share your honest life with all. I live alone and cook for myself. No nona, no wife, no daughter. That's way your demonstrations are so important for me. Thank you my dear Gina.

[@jacquitirone]

Grandma's channel is the BEST on KZbin ❣️ 😋❌⭕

[@caligulacaligula2810]

It's like having lunch with Gina!!! Everything homemade! The best Nonna on KZbin!! And I love that award sitting in your kitchen. You deserved that and more!! Grazie!! 😊

[@rosehelvey676]

Happy Birthday beautiful grandma Gina many blessings always to you ❤️ I love your cooking n you love n hugs Rosemary

[@charlenesalley9636]

Love you, Gina. Your family is so blessed to have a Grandma like you. I’ve made a few of your dishes. Today my husband and I cooked together your wonderful Eggplant Sauce with Pasta. Sooo good.

[@cherylsouthwick3476]

I love to watch Gina cook, listen to her descriptions, and hear her sing. She reminds me so very much of both of my grandmothers, who came from Sicily. This eggplant sauce looks fabulous & my garden is producing eggplants like crazy, so I'll be making this soon!! Thank you for sharing this beautiful woman with us!!

[@singing3495]

Cheryl, I know you posted several months ago. It’s winter now and snowy. But I wonder how your eggplant sauce came out when your garden was full of eggplants?

[@cherylsouthwick3476]

Fabulous!! Everyone loved it. It will be a regular when my garden is producing.@@singing3495

[@ShirleyCrockford]

Nonna Gina - just read that your birthday was on 8th September- sometime ago now. That is a beautiful day for a birthday, it is the birthday of the Madonna. God bless you and thank you for your lovely recipes and the loving way you present them, with your songs and prayers. The world needs more Nonna Gina’s! Salute 🙏

[@mariadobbins5226]

Grandma you look beautiful. Glad to see you cooking again. I missed seeing you. Everything you cook looks so delicious. God Bless you always.

[@dominicdavino252]

Gina says be happy God bless. Priceless.

[@jovitanavarro7247]

Good morning Grandma Gina!! I'm so glad you taught us this recipe!! I bought two egg plants and had no clue how to prepare them.. ty grandma Gina!! I love your singing..I love your recipes and I love your genuineness!! Sending love and positive vibes from South Texas 🤗

[@shanp132]

Beautiful song Grandma Gina! Love watching you make delicious food. God bless you.

[@boricua2710]

hi my name is chino and my wife is italian,and she got me watching grandma,,,i started to get teary eyes when you sang that song....god bless ...also i learn to speak italian

[@petejablowski2123]

Just found this channel and love the cooking . My grandmother is Portuguese and passed away at 96 last December. Gina reminds me of my grandmother with her love of cooking, these women are irreplaceable 😢

[@user-uc4zs3cg8d]

💔🫂 Sorry for your loss. Bênçãos.

[@johnveglio4433]

I have had stomach surgery so I can't eat dishes like that anymore, but it looks DELICIOUS 😋. You remind me of my Nonna, THANK YOU !!!!🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@georgiawilkinson7442]

Love you Gina! I wish i had KZbin back when my Ukrainian Grandma was alive. She cooked old style food like you. Your kids and grandkids are so lucky to have these memories on KZbin forever. Bless your family!

[@kellyieda9712]

My husband and I don`t eat meat on fridays, because the Pain of Lord, so this recipe will be a perfect meal for us. Thank you so much and God bless you.

[@milliefigueroa5754]

My daughter always tells me, that must have some Italian blood, watching Mama feels like I’m watching my own grandmother 🙏🏼🥰

[@MsTeck883]

Grandma Gina is the best. This looks wonderful, thank you for sharing. Looking fantastic Grandma Gina and happy to be preparing a delicious meal in your kitchen.

[@beckyhines3814]

Looks delicious Gina. Happy Birthday and Congratulations on 1 million subscribers. ❤️🎉

[@nancyk777]

Seeing Grandma Gina, watching her cook and hearing her sing just makes my heart happy. God bless you Grandma Gina! ❤

[@whatsmamacookin4us]

Everything is good indeed! Love you too Gina ❤

[@Blueskies7775]

A beautifully simple yet delicious recipe! Perfect for vegetarians like me 😊❤ And I LOVE the fact that she didn’t deep fry the eggplant 👍🏽 Love to Nonna ❤

[@kevinwatts661]

Always love seeing Gina cook. Thank you.

[@melz3332]

Happy Belated Birthday! I want to thank you for all your hard work cooking all your wonderful dishes. My mom always said if it wasn't for my blonde hair and blue eyes she wondered if they gave her the wrong baby in the hospital because I love Italian food so much. I miss her so much she's been gone now 38 years , I was 18 years old and I'm so happy I watched her cook even though she would chase me out of the kitchen at times. lol I have 3 sons and they say no one cooks l like me and I tell them my mom was the best cook ever. Sending love and hugs. God bless you and your family.

[@barbarabonnette2705]

Everyone should know that singing is part of the recipe! It adds the LOVE ❤. Happy Birthday, Miss Gina. The kitchen is the heart of the home!

[@cherylf.4616]

Hi Gina! So nice seeing you again! Glad you are well and thriving! Your egg plant sauce with pasta looked delicious and very easy to make! Thanks for sharing Gina! ❤️

[@pegggylee]

Watching you cook and sing just made my day brighter. I can't wait to make this. Have a bless day❤

[@terririccobuono4492]

Bless you sweet Grandma Gina. Wishing you the happiest birthday ever. Thank you for sharing with your fans🎉🎉❤❤

[@frankrizzo4460]

My grandmother on my Mom's side was from Naples she would cook this dish all the time. When we came over to visit her the house always smelled amazing. I have such great memories growing up back then and was blessed to have family from Italy. Thank you for your videos may God bless you and your family 🙏

[@berthaaraque8681]

Thanks grandma for your recipe and your singing, God Bless you ♥️

[@denisemarshall2423]

I don't know what I love more about your videos - the delicious recipes, or your amazing personality. ❤

[@sueballinger5304]

Happy Birthday Grandma Gina. Keep cooking and singing! We love you!

[@annesterlid8519]

Gina❤ What you can make and show us❤ You are so strong ! In 2018 you told us you where 81 and now you must be 86❤ Respect!!! Keep on with good food and singin in the kitcen. Thank you so much❤

[@BuonAPetitti]

I was 80 years old when I posted my first video. The "Eggplant sauce with pasta" video was posted on the day of my 88th birthday. Thank you for watching. God Bless!

[@suemcknight9051]

Wonderful video, as always.💝. I learned to love eggplant about 30 yrs. ago. I’m 80, now. And, now I would eat it every single day if I could. What a scrumptious recipe. Can’t wait to try to make it …although, pretty sure it won’t come out as great as Grandma Gina’s. Happiest of birthdays to you 🎉.May this coming new year bring you good health and all happy days.

[@franceskloos1297]

It is such a special day when Gina is cooking!! Happy Birthday Gina🎂🎈🎉 we are so blessed to have you teaching us how to cook, love all your Recipes and your book is so special to me!! I will have to make this dish it looks delicious!! May God Bless you and your family!! ❤️❤️

[@sheriemata9332]

Happy Birthday Gina. Good to see you cooking, love watching you. You look great. The food looks amazing. God Bless You!❤

[@JULZ_RULZ]

Yay!!! Gina's in the house!!! ❤🎉😊 Can't wait to watch!!! ~Juliette in NY

[@carmendblanco7158]

Happy birthday Grandma Gina! May God bless you all through the year and keep teaching us your delicious recipes !

[@lamp8112]

I make this when my garden eggplants are ready. I love it! I love your videos. (My grandparents are from San Prisco.) God bless you for putting all these recipes out there and keeping tradition alive! You make my day!

[@aysegulgoknar]

Thank You Dear Grandmom Gina😘🤗🤞🙏!

[@kathleengreen6889]

Hi Grandma Gina! I am cooking your eggplant sayce right now! I am going to use it to make lasagna with eggplant sauce! Thank you so much, love you so much❤! All my grandparents were born in Italy. God bless you❣️🫶🇮🇹🇺🇸

[@winthropbaker5494]

Nothing but love for this lady

[@MoonbeamDream]

It's lovely to see you Nonna! You are looking so happy and healthy and blessed. This recipe looks delicious! You make it very easy to follow along in every step. I think someone who is new to cooking could easily make your recipes at home. Thank you for sharing your love of cooking and gardening with us. God bless you and your family. ❤

[@flatdaddio]

I've been making pasta and eggplant forever. I make it almost the same way. I do peal my eggplant, and I have not added the cheese in little chunks. I usually use grated. I love the Ricotta at the end too! I never had it like that, but I will try it the next time I make it. Looks delicious!!

[@michellemaddon7952]

You look incredible for 88! God bless you with many more years of good health and happiness!!!❤❤❤😊😊😊

[@deniseraneri4769]

Love you Gina and your cooking and singing are beautiful.Always enjoy your show so much.God Bless you and keep you healthy.

[@theresamimnaugh1190]

❤So glad to see you Gina! I love to watch you take such pride in making food for your family. And I adore the songs! Bellissima!❤

[@mandatory2614]

Grazie, Zia Gina! Le sue ricette sono sempre deliziose ed io amo la cucina italiana, soprattutto la sua. ❤😀

[@katiemcdavid4124]

Grandma you're so cute it wouldn't be matter if you couldn't cook. We love to listen to you. Much love and happy birthday dear.

[@theoldbigmoose]

Congratulations on one million subscribers Nonna Gina! You brighten all our days! A most happy and blessed birthday sweet lady!

[@mariacasella6474]

My day just got better with Nona Gina!!!OMGosh I adore this beautiful lady ❤❤❤

[@jandelbert]

LOVE you, Gina ❤️ Looks delicious as always.

[@dhurley8522]

Gina, this eggplant and fettuccine dish looks absolutely delicious 😋 Keep singing Gina, we love when you sing as you cook! I love and adore you! Thank you so much! Stay well and healthy.. sending you a big hug! 🇮🇹♥️🙏🏻

[@user-ns3tt5xi8r]

Gina you love to cook. And we love when you cook. Your vegetables are beautiful. Always happy to see our honorary Nonna❤

[@kencase2179]

Gina, That dish looks sooooo good. Thank you for sharing with us. God bless you!

[@Rosee3333]

Thank you for sharing this. Reminds me of my father's cooking. Blessings Nonna Gina 🙏

[@juliealvarez3302]

I always love love your videos. I love your singing I love how you break down all the recipes and make it so easy to understand. Thank you so much bless you and your family 💕🙏💕

[@cherylsyoutubies]

Your beautiful soul comes through in everything that you do. You have the passion and vitality of someone half your age and you are an inspiration to all of us who watch and love you. Blessings to you and your wonderful family.

[@tynaedwards8452]

As old as I am, watching this, I suddenly felt homesick to be in the kitchen cooking with my Mom. Thank you Grandma Gina.

[@ZombiePilot7]

Oh my goodness, I just picked some and planned to make it myself. Thank you for the video, it feels like I have a friend here cooking with me. ❤

[@JohnCipriano-nl8cp]

Miss Gina makes the Best recipes for 60 years ago when I used to watch my Granddaughter cooking in the kitchen when I was a child, It's amazing watching her prepare food the same way my Grandma did and it's the Same with cook because, THAT'S HOW I KNOW HOW TO DO IT RIGHT 😊.....

[@loisrector3722]

I just started watching your cooking channel! I'm 74 and from rural PENNSYLVANIA. I've always cooked PA Dutch way. Now, in my later life, I''m loving Italian food and your cooking is phenomenal!. You take such care while preparing your food and very precise. I love how you love cooking because it shows in your delicious dishes! Thank you so much. You've changed how I cook! Exciting!🥰

[@Butterz420z]

Thanks Gina! Your eggplant rollitini is one my favorites, will be trying this one soon.

[@heatherreader9738]

Happy Birthday Nona Gina! We love you, we love your faith, we love your cook book, we love you absolutely tenacity! Thank you all that help Nona with her garden and videos. You're an absolye treasure Gina.

[@marciasagadore2158]

So sweet. I love listening to her speak - every word ends with an "a".

[@rosemaryallison4913]

You remind me of my Mama. She is in Heaven now. Thank You!

[@katiecat5500]

My family has an eggplant sauce recipe too. I look forward to your recipe!

[@kristykeers7491]

She so adorable

[@lisagbart]

Looks delicious Grandma Gina. It doesn't get any better with fresh garden tomatoes, eggplant and your homemade pasta! I can smell it from my house! Enjoy! Thank you for your wonderful recipes & your Grandchildren for filming you! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@SandraV-vt4ec]

Buon compleanno Bella! You are so blessed to still have your mom! My mom Was born in Naples Italy and came to this country during WWII - I am first generation born on Long Island. I Miss my mom. She passed from pancreatic cancer in 2011 and was 68 years old - I miss her everyday! Watching Gina reminds me of my mom! Her cooking, her broken English- her garden - the good old days! God bless you Gina! Un bacio! ❤

[@chickapeas5646]

This is perfect timing! Have eggplant coming off like crazy and looking for recipes and my favorite posted one today!

[@paulburns6090]

Can you do the same recipe but with sliced zucchini instead, or as well as should i say?...i will try eggplant first i think. Thank you!!!

[@BuonAPetitti]

Here is the link to a zucchini dish similar to this eggplant dish: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hobEgpZvqrNgg6c

[@paulburns6090]

Thank you.@@BuonAPetitti

[@kriskeyser9679]

Thank you Gina! This recipe looks delicious! Beautiful singing, as always!!

[@georgebuhrman7065]

Happy Birthday Gina, Love your show . I watch you often . I’m seventy seven and have been very ill the past year. So I always have my I Pad to watch cooking shows.. I don’t cook much any more , but I love watching people like yourself, it comforts me, to at lest watch you do the things I love. Blessings and many more Birthdays, Thank you. Grandma George❤😊🎉

[@meryldykstra2538]

Oh, looks so delicious! And I had to chuckle about the measurement of "spoon-yas"...I could listen to Gina talk, sing, and cook so joyfully forever!❤

[@michelegaudin8509]

Happy Birthday Gina! You are a living testament to how good life can be when you have faith, family, fresh good food. and gardening! Awesome recipe!

[@christinepratt1875]

Happy birthday Nona, you remind me so much of my Nona, you make me happy. Listening to you is like listening to every Nona in my old Italian neighborhood, thanks for bringing that back to me.

[@margaretsprague6884]

I truly love this sweet lady! I would rather meet her in person than any celebrity on this planet!