Italian Grandma Makes Fettuccine with Broccoli Rabe

Fettuccine with Broccoli Rabe:
2 bunches Broccoli Rabe, approx. 2 lbs
3 cloves Garlic, crushed
1 small Onion, chopped
¼ cup Fresh Basil Leaves
1 qt Peeled Tomatoes
1 lb Fettuccine
Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper to taste
Optional: Hot Red Pepper Flakes
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, 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 spends her time cooking, 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?
Her retired son-in-law films, her daughter helps her prep, and she usually has one or two grandkids in the kitchen.
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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I get so excited when I get a notification from your channel! I would watch you make a peanut butter sandwhich. You have such a beautiful spirit. Inside & out! Sending you ALABAMA LOVE! Take care & God bless.

[@willardky]

WOW... If you didn't cook a thing and all you did was tell stories about you and your family I would still watch, don't get me wrong I love your recipes and I will try this one as I know it is delish. You put a smile on my face every time I watch you. Thanks for you

[@chevlife3311]

This lady is just a ray of sunshine. Love her kind soul.

[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

ABSOLUTELY

[@johnsonsintexas9449]

Love to hear her speak as she cooks. I sooooo miss my Grandmother!!

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[@kiwi9921]

me too.

[@kiwi9921]

...and, I can understand every word. I just love her! Warms my heart.

[@margaritalee1]

Nona Gina: I love your videos. You are not only an exceptional cook, you warm our hearts with your sweet loving personality. Watching your videos brings sunshine into our lives. You remind us that it's the simple things in life that matter. Delicious food is the glue that holds family and friends together. There is nothing better than a home cooked meal that has been passed on for generations. We are very grateful to you for sharing your treasured recipes and techniques. Thank you again Nona Gina, You are my Sunshine.

[@joannebies3879]

I love Grandma. I grew up in Brooklyn, New York and we have a whole borough full of grandmas. But your grandma is so sweet and I love her cooking..authentic. I moved to Texas and we don’t have authentic culture. When I need a touch of my upbringing...I watch grandma’s videos. I also love her cooking. My friend from New York moved to Los Angeles. And she’s 1/2 Italian. I’m always sending her the videos... it’s reminds her of her grandmother. So thank you for making these and thank grandma. She has a nice sense of humor too.

[@Elena-hf6vo]

I'm vegan and I like that this recipe is almost vegan, so I can try it. I'd like to see more vegetable recipes like this! :) Thank you!

[@olgatello5333]

ITALIANS AND GREEKS SPAIN,ARGENTINAS THEIR KITCHEN ARE VERY CLEAN.AND AND EVERYTHING IS COOKING WITH LOVE AND CLEAN POTS AND DISHES,JUST LOOK GINA KITCHEN,SO CLEAN.HER POTS ARE SHINING😍

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[@JESUSISLORDforever888]

I am like that too..wash dishes, pot and pans while cooking.....A MUST!!!!👍🏽

[@reneehenderson4818]

That's true. I'm a Greek and my pots are always ready for the next meal. That's happiness!

[@marinagarcia4262]

Us Portuguese also ☺️

[@joshuajackson4742]

Who’s kitchens aren’t clean? Lmao wtf

[@lorettaenz4828]

Thank you again for your wonderful cooking. It made me cry when you started singing at the end. I hadn't heard that song for a long time. I love you Mama Gina, God bless you and your family. Happy New Year to all of you!

[@mikemurrell5386]

Thank you momma Gina for sharing. I end every day with a smile watching you cook and sing. What a blessing you are!!

[@carolcrudder7864]

I have become addicted to watching mama Gina. She makes me smile along with making some delicious looking food!

[@amelamalicbegovic3274]

I love this sweet nona. Italian food was always my favourite. But , most of all I love her English language with Italian melody ❤️. Viva la nona!

[@Navygrl58]

There's my girl Gina!! Love, love, love this recipe!! My mouth is watering!! Hope you had a wonderfully blessed Christmas! Keep singing my friend!! God bless. 🙏❤️👍.

[@vincentfiorillo6056]

The only thing that's better than Broccolu Rabe are Guna's stories. She is a treasure. What a beautiful Grandma, so young at heart. She makes everyone smile during this difficult time we are experiencing. Stay safe Gina and family. Tomorrow is Palm Sunday. Saluto domenica delle palme.

[@mollypolons7396]

Love your videos Gina ! You give the ‘professional chefs’ a run for their money ! I literally could watch and listen to you for hours , you take me back to simpler and better days. I wish you health and happiness. Thank you !! 💕😘

[@philiptavella1856]

You are just like my grandparents, they cooked, sang while cooking and I'm sure the taste is probably similar. We ate things that you cook and shared meals with others. I grew up in East Boston, MA in the sixties and life was simple and well full of love even in bad times. I proud to An Italian, both sides of my family, mostly from the south of Italia. Thank you for your love and joy, as well as the familiar Italian songs. Love ya Phil Tavella

[@cindycampbell4994]

Never ever get tired of watching you, your such a beautiful person and I’ve learned so much from watching your videos!

[@helenrizz2555]

I don’t even know her and I just wanna hug her ... so sweet !!!!!!! Love your cooking Gina your such a sweet soul 🙏🏻❤️

[@duncansutherland47]

She is my favorite KZbin chef!!

[@johnligorio7156]

Love this sweet lady! She reminds me so much of my mom.

[@colleenbrennan432]

This nonna is a legend! 💁💋

[@jamesmorrison7847]

We love you Gina! You are the beautiful Italian grandma we all wish we had. :)

[@hagar9984]

I love your videos grandma Gina 😊 Just listening to your voice is so comforting. Sometimes I do my schoolwork and turn your videos on. Am I the only one that finds comfort in her voice? 😀

[@BippyGrace]

Miss Gina, any time I am sad or feel like the burden on my shoulders is too much for me to handle, I watch your channel. You’re so loving, sweet and wholesome. You help remind me there is good in this world. I made a tomato sauce from scratch for my family tonight and hope it was with half as much love as you put in your food (though I bought my pasta! We just moved and I have no flour over here yet!)

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

Yesterday, I saw LYDIA BASTIANICH, on KZbin. LYDIA was on PBS for years on Sunday afternoon but you could NOT get the recipes unless you bought the cookbook(s). The first thing I thought was, GINA has it all over Lydia, and GINA gives and cooks her recipes with a song from her heart. After I clicked on to as much as there was of LYDIA BASTIANICH, there was little - her recipes are STILL not available! That's just kinda crazy... So, thanking you once again, GINA, for your videos and all the love you put into sharing your recipes from beginning to end❣

[@Billy-dj8zw]

I loved when you told how your father wanted every food to be picante (hot, with pepper)!

[@DD-hy1nl]

My all time favorite is Broccoli Rabe, I just love this veggie..Also your homemade Fettuccine looks divine, what a great looking pasta! Everything you make I know is made with love for your family..Wishing you a wonderful Happy New Year! May God and the Angels watch over you now and forever Nonna Gina.

[@MerejoHerm]

Nothing but Love for the Italian Grandma. Thank you for making me a better Italian Cook!

[@dand4more]

Gina - your videos make me so happy - I can’t thank you enough for taking the time to make these videos. My grandparents and parents have all gone away now - and your recipes bring them back for me!! Just watching you and hearing your love for your family fills my heart!! Thank you thank you 🙏 ❤️ you are a blessing!!!

[@cynthiaharris904]

Hello, I just started watching Italian Grandma. and really enjoy her authentic recipes. She is like a breath of fresh air and tell her not to worry about her english, I understand her perfectly. Just keep cooking, I love being in the kitchen with her. So happy to have found her thank you much. Cynthia Harris

[@TheOrganiclady]

Man oh man! You are so fortunate to have Gina! She cooks and sings! God bless Gina!!!!!

[@reginafalzone8537]

I just love her!!❤️❤️ God bless Gina so sweet

[@mstyblu379]

Hello Gina, I'm Gloria DeBlasio and I'm an Italian American. I've watched you making this dish in the past but when I can't decide what to cook, I just turn on your videos here on KZbin and I can always find something that looks so delicious that I want to cook it. Today I'll be making this dish but I only have regular broccoli, not broccoli rabe. I'm sure it'll be just fine. Thank you, Gina, for sharing your recipes with us. I love you n wish I could sit and visit with you over a cup of coffee and some of your cinnamon cake.

[@TeriFelixREBroker]

Do you think other greens a Would taste as good substituted? Spinach or maybe collards .. or how about Kale?

[@mariannecheronis8920]

Nonnina, my heart was heavy, but then I watched you lovingly prepare this wonderful dish and listened to your stories and then, little by little, I felt better. Sending you much love. 💕🕊️

[@Shay-oi5un]

Hearing her accent makes me think of my grandmother and I'm crying as I'm writing this! I subscribed to your channel not too long ago because I too had a Italian grandmother who came over here in her teens, spoke broken English, and cooked from the soul and put her heart into every thing she made up until and including the day she died! Thank you so much for making this videos, it's so relaxing to see another Italian grandmother carrying on the tradition of cooking with foods they grew up with!

[@timothyevan2303]

instablaster.

[@susancushley1545]

Thank you for welcoming me into your kitchen . That’s how you make me feel every time I watch.

[@dalewilliams2233]

Saw your show for the first time yesterday. Watched another one with my wife later that eve. We subscribed now I'm hooked. You are delightful. Everyone should have a grandma like you!!!!!

[@jehankamal5681]

.Gina , you remind me of ‘nonna ’, my children’s grand mother, you are smart , lovely , and I wish you a long happy life.

[@mlt150]

Nice to see you back in the kitchen with a great recipe, happy and singing! Wishing you health and happiness in this new year!

[@ceecee7879]

Did anyone hear a bird chirping around the 22:00 mark? I think her “husband” was singing our Gina’s praises❤️ Happy New Year and God bless!

[@oneitalia2312]

Cee Cee - what a beautiful thought to recognize about the bird chirping - I heard it too - but you thought it was Gina's husband showing his 'thanks' for making his favorite dish....Beautiful! I hope she responds to you. He's her angel now. Thank you for that, Cee Cee.....♡♡♡

[@BuonAPetitti]

that was my husband Vito, whistling for his favorite meal......

[@ceecee7879]

Buon-A-Petitti ❤️❤️❤️🕊🕊

[@oneitalia2312]

...CeeCee, and later Gina posted she said that the bird chirping was IN FACT her husband saying 'thank you' to Gina for making his favorite dish! SO SWEET!

[@Htimez2]

Every time I watch these videos it makes me miss my Great Grandma and Great Great Aunt, they both were amazing cooks and just as loving and as beautiful as Mrs. Petitti, may they rest in peace.

[@ryleeisabella5311]

I feel like I’m watching Italian movie when you sing:) your voice is amazing! Keep cooking and singing for us please

[@studiodavtaka.sharafyan7825]

God Bless YOU, Grandma Gina! Thank you so much!

[@am3986]

Nona Gina! Thank you for sharing your knowledge time and wirk with everyone... i will try to maje some of your recipes to impress my wife...i am useless in the kitchen but you will be my saving grace! Love when you sing and pray! God keep you and may our Lady always keep you close to her heart. Receive lots of love from us.

[@jimmon1000]

This is as authentic as it gets. I'm 75 and it brings back memories of all the old Italian women including my own mother and my aunts. It was their recopies I still use today. Grazie Nonna Gina. Dio ti Benedica, Puoi Vivere Cento Anni.

[@collinsje5]

Aside from all the obvious positives about Gina, for 84, she is STRONG! She hefts those big boiling pots to the sink like they were nothing! Keep active, Gina, and you can stay like that into your 90s like my mother has.

[@Soldelys]

Good for the one that’s recording this great grand woman!! Good job! 🥰👏👏👏

[@richardboudreau5461]

The happiest of new years to you, Gina. Thank you, thank you for all you give to us!!!!

[@carolcraine5129]

Wonderful to see you dear lady. Hugs, prayers, & Happy New Year🌹

[@homesteadblessings8886]

Gina, hoping your holidays were wonderful. So happy to see you back and with another great recipe. God bless you my friend

[@leilijon]

My dad made this and it was genuinely one of the most delicious pasta dishes I have ever had! Thank you!!

[@Jetsi79]

She reminds me of my Mexican abuela/grandmother; soft spoken and sweet. I miss her 😞 but watching these videos reminds me of the times I spent cooking with my grandmother and watching her cook. If you’re lucky to have your grandparents with you still, please record them making their recipes. It will help to keep their memory alive & pass down their recipes forever.

[@ruinsane100]

Great advice, Jess! I wish I had done that with my grandmother. Her family recipes are gone with her. But Gina cooks a lot like her so I'm thrilled with these videos. :)

[@Jetsi79]

ruinsane100 😊

[@utubewatcher60]

Gina my sister and look for you videos. We love you and look for what you’re cooking next. We would love to bump into you but you’re in the states we are in Canada 🇨🇦. In this video you received 3 thumbs down. Why??? Who ever you are, shame on you. Gina it’s just jealousy I’m sure. We will continue to watch and love your meals, how happy you are and your singing 🥰🥰🥰 hugs to you and god bless you everyday

[@watrgrl2]

I discovered rapini ie, Broccoli rabe, several years ago and fell in love with it’s bitter, lemony flavor. It’s a bit tough to chew but so flavorful. Now after watching Nonna Gina prepare it I’m convinced I’ve been cooking it wrong. I’ve always grilled or roasted it.

[@upalipeiris7968]

Gina. I made your Manicotti yesterday. Our whole family loved it. Thank you. You always make people happy. I cannot find brocoli rabe here in Singapore. Will find a substitute. I enjoy watching the way you cook! 🥰

[@debbiedejohn1069]

Hi our Gina, love you our little sweetheart..😘😘❤️❤️God Bless you always..😘❤️🙏✝️

[@phoozchic]

Beautiful, thank you! Gina you get 5 extra stars for pulling your handmade fettuccini out of the freezer! God bless you in this new year and always...o sole mio! Applause!

[@tillybinkieking7258]

Gina! You make me so happy to see you.. Please keep on giving us your secrets and your tips and your recipes.. LOL x

[@patti19944]

I am so glad I discovered your channel! You remind me so much of my Nonna ♥️. You cook a lot of the same foods she used to cook. I miss her so much, but you bring a little piece of her to me every video you create. You make my soul happy🥰. Ciao!

[@michafour9249]

Dear Gina, I love you so much. You put so much love and passion to your meal and it is so great. I love watching you cooking and singing. God Bless you too.

[@pattywolfe4586]

Dear Gina thank you for sharing your family memories & beautiful dishes to serve our families 🤗Bless you & your family & have a blessed week🙏🏻💗

[@angelolucci3474]

Something special... Grandma, you are such a fantastic woman! God bless every things you make. An enormous hug from Italy

[@lorettamcalpine8523]

Angelo Lucci n)

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N

[@paullozy9309]

Love Gina and her cooking and the way she talks could listen to her all day I wish I coul taste HER cooking

[@homesteadblessings8886]

Thank you so much for the song. You bring a tear to my eyes, good memories

[@amirios1570]

Im so in love with her!! Please keep sharing. Stay safe stay healthy! Happiest new year to you and your family. Your gift to the world is priceless.

[@OcchiVerdi1964]

Ciao Nonna Gina, che piacere ritrovarti!! Prima di tutto Tantissimi Auguri di Buon Anno a te e a tutta la tua splendida famiglia!! Che il Signore ti dia tanta, tanta salute e serenità!! Grazie per questa tua nuova ricetta, noi la pasta con le rape la condiamo con olio, aglio e peperoncino rosso in polvere, facile velocissimo e buonissimo!!!! Devi provare anche tu, sono sicura che hai avuto modo di preparare questa versione!!!! Un grandissimo abbraccio dal Molise, ( ITALIA) e torna presto con nuove ricette!!!!! Nonna Gina, i wait to see you soon with some new and gorgeous receipe!!! Kiss :-*

[@luvinnascar88]

Ahh Gina, you bring back the days when my Nona taught me how to cook starting at age 12 and I just love to cook Italian all the time!! This is my first time watching and you brought happy tears to my eyes to listen to you sing that song! I love it. Thank you and God Bless!! I will keep watching!

[@GVCbeanzie]

I love Gina’s stories.

[@LIZZIE-lizzie]

I LOVE broccoli rab! But after it's cooked I like to hve it very soft so I'll put the broccoli rab over a pot of simmering water - even the stems will soften up. My dad did ALL the grocery shopping and whatever he bought, my mom had to cook. You hve to know, though, my dad was born in 1910 and my mom, 1917. My mom made pesto by hand. No machines. Fenoch - my uncle would say, NOT the kind the goats eat. When I got my first apartment and I had to get married to respectfully move out of the house, I had to learn how to cook like my mother, if I wanted to eat. Thank you for your great presentation and recipes including the measurements and your hands on cooking for all to follow. Your videos, generosity, and love of sharing your cooking, makes everything happier and a better place to be!❣

[@TeeJay3370]

Grazie Grandma Gina, you are such an inspiration in Italian cooking. I absolutely just love your cooking. Grazie.

[@SC-yj7fd]

I love when you sing 🎶 ❤️🥰Makes me happy 😊

[@POPIZZA23]

I love her ! She is wonderful ....I am a Greek caterer and learned everything from my Yai Yai who taught me to cook just like this beautiful woman . God Bless her ...thank you for sharing !! 🙏🙏🙏🙏♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@zaraar3644]

Just made this... OMG! It was delicious! Thank you so much Grandma Gina 💖

[@watrgrl2]

Thank the good Lord he created Italian grandmothers!

[@slooper7286]

Grazie for cooking with us and singing to us as well. I love it!

[@tinag4262]

Oh, dear, Gina! I was laughing so much about your father and the "hot" flavoring of his food. 😄 Thanks for the song and the joy that you bring to the kitchen Wishing you good health (and many more videos❤)

[@seanwilson3945]

I just effin love watching this woman cook. I wish I had a gramma like her. I'm with the others who say she should make a cook book but nothing beats actually watching her cook so I hope someone gives her a cooking show. Much love gina! Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@manxkin]

I just discovered your channel. Where have you been all my life. Such wonderful food prepared and presented by such a wonderful lady.

[@jerryjames9502]

Mama Gina LOVE AND respect from Dublin Ireland...

[@mistyb8434]

Thank you for cooking and sharing your videos with all of us! ♥️ I miss my Italian grandmother that has gone to be with the Lord, but she truly loved to cook! I’m so blessed that I had many years of her teaching me family recipes. She was an amazing cook and I miss her dearly. ♥️ Gina, when I watch you cook it’s like I’m with my Grandma again, you bring me so much joy! Thank you and God Bless.♥️🙏

[@vinniebozzuto3534]

It's the way I grew up in the Italian section of Waterbury, CT...just like that! God Bless..😊

[@xamejoe09]

OMG I LOVE YOU so much. You are such a wonderful teacher, and to end with a song, Heartwarming. Beautiful. Judy from Wisconsin

[@lisapelarske1634]

I loved that you sang o sole a Mia ! Thank you Gina!

[@sallyeasthope5578]

Grandma Gina, I love when you talk about your family. Makes me so happy.

[@shirleystann8645]

I’m not a big vegetable eater but you make everything, including vegetables, look SO delicious! So far my favorite recipe is the Ciambota-you make something so delicious from nothing except a couple zucchini. I LOVE the way you cook! I’m going to try this as well. 💜❤️💚💙

[@HopeLaFleur1975]

Gina, you are the best!! making your own Fettuccine..yummy!! I cannot watch these videos on an empty stomach..and I think Lidia Bastanhich would benefit from your lessons..you can really teach her a lot..this is the BEST Broccoli Rabe, recipe I ever did see...LOVE YOU..God Bless. You are a treasure...!!

[@mansoureghtedari5615]

I love This grand mother , so much !

[@Donaldopato]

I made this last night according to your recipe. I had to use canned tomatoes but all else was fresh, including the lovely broccoli rabe. Thank you, it was wonderful! (I admit, I added some hot pepper!)

[@jewelsrivas]

Hi Nonna Gina , I love you and your videos of food dishes. Don't ever go away. You make me happy and I've learned so much from your cooking videos. Thank you.

[@cherylmizak1416]

Gramma Gina, I absolutely love watching you cook. Looks so yummy and I bet it tastes so good. I can see the love you add to each dish. You so remind me of my Polish Gramma’s and Great Gramma’s and the delicious meals they also made for their families. These traditions are then past down to their children. Thank you, thank you for sharing 😘

[@pinkypromise111]

Miss all the Italians that used to be in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn and all the pork stores ! Love the Italian accents also! 🍆🥦🍝🍲🧆

[@matinab9927]

Gina I am watching you from Sydney Australia. I love you. I am Greek .. una fatsa una ratsa. I have made some of your recipes..very nice cook. Good evening from Sydney Australia ❤

[@TeriFelixREBroker]

Your grandmother is so inspiring ... I just adore her

[@cblocker3149]

Grandma Gina cooks with LOVE! Wish we had SMELLAVISION on here! What delicious aromas!

[@iartistdotme]

Looks so good and really enjoyed your song - perfect end to a great meal!

[@Sandy42800]

My grandmother taught me how to cook broccoli rabe! She cleaned and cut and cooked just like you do. I’m almost 63 and I still miss my grandmother! I was almost 40 yrs old when she passed. I thank God I knew her as some don’t even know their grandmother. I like your recipe with Fettuccine! 🙏😻

[@ljstevens]

I love watching your videos! They bring back such good memories of cooking with my grandmother. Love you Gina!

[@alfredgoh3647]

Hi Mrs Gina, I'm from Singapore and I love your recipes. You have given much confidence to make wholesome Italian food. You're inspiration,!

[@donna8212]

“Happy New Year grandma Gina!!!!” This dish looks amazing, so delicious. I’ve never put the basil in to sauté with the garlic and onion. I’ll try doing that the next time I make sauce ☺️. Thanks for these video’s, I enjoy them so much. 😘

[@cafe80sarigachu]

I enjoy her Italian accent.

[@geriazzolini3293]

I’m watching this late at night and now I’m hungry! She is so adorable and takes me back to my childhood watching my parents cook. I can’t wait to make this dish! I’m Italian, Calabrese and Neapolitan...... the broccoli rabe was a staple in our home and I make it all the time. I can relate! God bless your Nona - pls tell her we appreciate her videos. Chin chin xoxo Geri from New Jersey