Italian Grandma Makes Fettuccine with Ricotta

FETTUCCINE WITH RICOTTA:
1 lb Homemade Fettuccine Pasta (or your favorite Pasta) (453g)
1 lb Whole Milk Ricotta (453g)
1 cup Pecorino Romano Cheese, grated (100g)
¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped (5-10g)
¼ tsp Black Pepper or to taste (1.5g)
½ tsp Salt or to taste (3g)
½ cup Hot Pasta Water (120ml)
Sprinkle Fresh Parsley & Pecorino Romano Cheese on top before serving
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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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[@tinag4262]

Your mother must have been a wonderful woman! Can you imagine the joy and wonder she feels about the way in which you are helping others today? 💗 You inherited her gracious and caring spirit... thanks again for a great recipe, the story from your childhood, and the song.

[@kated2847]

This woman is so beautiful. What a wonderful thing to make these videos to preserve her story. Thank you for sharing them with us.

[@charlottehenry9798]

Gina has such joy in her face when she does these videos. Love today's story about her mother making the food and sharing with others in need. Yesterday I made her recipe, biscotti with almonds and dried fruit. When I go to NYC, I love to buy them at the Italian bakeries. It will be awhile before I return to NYC. Had never made biscotti before. They came out well. Yum, with coffee!!!! Hello to Gina from Northern Virginia.

[@Nonofurbzness]

I have to look up this video.

[@cammiemcclure2178]

Gina,you are such a wonderful and genuine woman. You speak from your heart and we love you too. God bless you and your family. ♡

[@joannevenere3552]

Thank you for your time and recipes but most of all your stories. Holding onto your culture and sharing with others is vitally important. God Bless you Gina 🙏🏻

[@joannevenere3552]

We’re going to be ok 🥰

[@yoli5779]

You're my third Nona :) Always nice seeing you Nona Gina! Do you have any old photos of you? How many siblings do you have? Nona, please take care of yourself, sending lots of love, and thank you for your family for posting these videos. God bless you and your family Nona ❤️

[@Bloodhoundfostermom]

Will you be my grandma ? I lost my grandmothers 27 years ago and I lost my mom ten years ago 😭.... watching these videos makes me feel like I'm in the kitchen cooking with you ....brings back good memories of cooking in the kitchen with my mom and grandmother 💗😊

[@charlenesavant8800]

Praise God we made it through the lock down. Thankful you had your family Gina. Much love.

[@arlenemaxwellcopeland1644]

Son in law is not going to let you go home after the virus is done. Such good food and such a happy cook! Do you speak Italian with your children? I love to hear you speak. How did your mom make the ricotta at home? Looks so good.

[@jimesser6912]

I love it when Gina talks about her time growing up in Italy. Thanks so much for sharing this.

[@MsJIAmove]

Keep that nonna safe!! God bless you Gina.

[@dee_mcgee11]

The story of Gina's mama making ricotta for those who had no food was touching ❤

[@lindazelms6741]

Guess what I'm making for supper tomorrow? This recipe. I love watching you. You remind me so much of my grandma. I miss her so much. You make me smile. Her favorite saying was always "little for little". Love you bunches! Please stay safe.

[@PurpleHaze929]

That looks delicious. You are so sweet. My momma was so poor when she was little. An Italian family with 8 children. She said they didn’t eat for 3 days. A neighbor took pity & gave my Nonna some flour to make bread. They were so grateful that my Nonna thanked her by making bread for her. God bless & stay safe.

[@pattywolfe4586]

Dear sweet Gina thank you so much for sharing this Alfredo with ricotta cheese😉 I cant wait to make this for my family...so happy you are staying safe with your loving family💗💗💗

[@ShellSellars-Smith]

So glad you are protecting this National Treasure of a Woman.. Thank you!

[@kathyhanks2750]

Grandma Gina So happy you are safe with your family. Thank you for another recipe. Many Blessings to you

[@stephanietatum-ford8266]

Thank YOU NANA GINA.... you are such a sweet lady and a good cook and I love your accent and the way you express yourself with your hands... bless you ..

[@sabinabirnie3761]

My spark of joy today is watching your tutorial, stay safe Grandma Gina and God bless. Xx

[@theresamimnaugh1190]

It’s so nice to hear you talk about when you were little. It shows that you were raised by people that cared for others. We should all learn from your sweet stories. ❣️

[@leticiahernandez4857]

Love to see you again Gia . Hope you had a nice Easter with your family in spite of these condition. I made an egg plant I studied your video and my whole family said it was delicious I followed your recipe! thank you so much may God bless you Always and your beautiful family Gia love you very much🥰😍😘🙏🏻❤️👍🏻😷

[@donnalewis2105]

All those years growing up in an Italian family, I've never heard of pasta with ricotta like this. I feel that I have been cheated. Going to try this over the weekend. Bought too much ricotta for Easter and am looking for ways to use it up. Thank you Gina.

[@mdaze9753]

I love hearing your stories about the war and how your mother provided food for the less fortunate ... she sounds like a wonderful woman who raised a wonderful woman. God bless you and your family Gina :) Thank you for spending time with us.

[@patnolan9378]

They sure eat well in that house 😋😋

[@kath6643]

God bless you too Bella Gina! 💕

[@peppermintt00a17]

I just ran across your channel a couple of days ago and I'm captivated by your sweet spirit, your cooking skills and the fact that you're a kind, generous and classy lady. Thank you for sharing yourself with the world. I have watched over a dozen of your videos and can't wait to try some of your recipes. I might start with this one because it sounds amazing. I can almost smell it. I enjoyed your memory of your mother and how she shared food with those in need. It brought me to tears and I especially love it when you share a story AND sing. God bless you and keep you safe and healthy for many years! Sending ❤️ from Tennessee.

[@joannewilson6847]

Looks like a yummy recipe. Love your stories and song. Take care grandma Gina, thankyou xxxxxxx

[@loriwoodard9441]

A touching story about you and your mom helping people. The world should have more people like you guys. Love your videos. Thank you and your family for taking time out of your day to make these wonderful videos

[@MM-tx7gi]

You are amazing! You are so humble and loving and I just want to watch you all day! What a treasure! I don't even cook but this makes me happy!

[@mrsannamc]

Oh Gina thank you gain for sharing your recipe and memories. My Grandparents grew up during the depression. Grandma and Grandpa struggled but they always had food for the table. Anyone that came to her door she somehow was able to feed them too. They raised a lot of chickens and vegetables on their 2 acres in Penn Hills, PA. She shared whatever she had with the neighborhood as well. Grandpa always had at least 3 jobs going...not all were full time as it was hard to get work during those days. All the neighborhood kids would end up at the Fabrizi household as they knew Grandma would make them something to eat and all were welcome. I loved listening to hear tell us stories of the old days. Such cherished memories, just like I cherish the time you share with us. God Bless you! Anna Marie....

[@dhurley8522]

When Gina gets emotional it brings tears to my eyes. She recalls times of hardships with such heartfelt emotion. My mother was just a year older than Gina, and she spoke about how food was so scarce after WWII in Italy when she was a girl...Gina should do an Instagram live and lead us in prayer, perhaps we can do the rosary along with her. We love you Gina. Stay safe Nonna ❤️🙏🏻

[@Nonofurbzness]

I would love to do the rosary with her!

[@donnaviola2530]

My father would make this dish it was my favorite as a little girl and still is thank you Gina wonderful memories of my father and me sharing a dish of this macaroni!

[@carmenneumann9479]

We all need a Gina in our lives.

[@petscanner5]

Carmen Neumann , I agree! She’s a gold star 🌟. Kind and smart woman who cooks AMAZING! Such a great teacher.

[@seedsowers1672]

Amen to that!!! What a great lady.

[@crissydrill2759]

Amen

[@darylturcott]

Amen what a blessing you have been to us. Mrs Darla Dee Turcott

[@damned_1]

The *BEST* dishes ever are just like this! Simple. Humble. Old school. From the heart. Delicious! Thank you so much. 🙏🏽💕

[@pennygajdacs7286]

Hi Gina, You are an excellent teacher, you make everything so easy to follow along! I love your recipes. I am wondering if you can make a video on how to make home made pasta? Thank you for all your wonderful videos. Stay safe and keep healthy. God bless you.

[@BuonAPetitti]

Here is a link to my homemade fettuccine: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aaC6nYx-gLKsrJo I hope you get a chance to watch. God bless.

[@victoriadiaries9087]

Wow, that fettuccine is perfection! 👏 & Gina is a precious gem. Almighty God gave her a gift to know how to cook so good & teach others 🙏I love her stories & her singing 💕God bless Gina always 🙏

[@terryrouch3367]

Oh my gosh! A Tupperware in the freezer with homemade pasta! Heaven on earth.

[@whitewineaux6391]

It's a "fish box"😍🥰😘

[@lindamorse8295]

God bless you and your family that took care of others during the hard times of the war. Because of this you or your family will never miss a meal. Xx

[@rosemarycarden175]

God Bless you Nonna Gina. You ate a treasure to the entire universe. Iove to listen to you & sing. 😅😂🎉❤

[@Ladypuppy510]

If I were quarantined with her, I would be happy forever. Can you imagine learning all of her recipes in the same room.

[@jacquelinenieves4061]

Lol me too....💃💃💃

[@dianneoehman9147]

She’s a living legend!!... I’m Sooo grateful her precious family shares her with us!!❤️❤️❤️🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶and her serenading us as well!!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@DaShawnCorporan-wr4um]

Amen. Praise God for you Gramma ☺️💕 Successful heart procedure better hearing your stories, hearing you sing and prepare another delicious dish

[@BuncesSpecialtyHomemade]

This looks SO Yummy!

[@christina7639]

Nonna Gina, thank you so much for sharing the story from your childhood, it brought a tear to my eye. May your mother be forever protected for her generous heart, she did a great job passing on her values to you. God bless and protect you always. Can't wait for you to one day visit Woodbridge Ontario Canada on a book tour. Stay safe!!

[@dianeelaine]

“Hello I’m a Gina” ...that cracks me up every time 🤣

[@MB-wx4gp]

Diane E Isn’t it adorable?! 😄❤️

[@michekids]

There's nothing like homemade pasta, this woman is masterful, God Bless her

[@cherylsyoutubies]

God Bless you, dear sweet Gina. Your mother's kindness and generosity live on in you. You are a gift to your biological family and your KZbin family, and you are a light in this world. Thank you for sharing the nostalgic memories from your childhood with us and, of course, your delicious recipes. Stay safe and be well.

[@louski1222]

La nonna Gina is a treasure. Love her recipes. Today I made the Fettucine with Ricotta. I'm in heaven!!!

[@BrianThomas-nk5ec]

Anyone who gives this sweet woman a thumbs down needs a swift kick in the braciole...

[@staceyrentschler9916]

I feel blessed for being able to watch and learn from Gina. It’s so comforting like am cooking with my grandmother and grandfather again listening to their stories. So much love for her and your family for being willing to share such a treasure and wonderful lady giving her knowledge to us. I’m truly grateful and thankful.

[@jodifinnegan8797]

Even during quarantine, Gina sings and everything is ok again! Thank you Gina ❤ I will be making this recipe. Looks sooo good!

[@demilpraz]

God Bless your Mother! Giving hearts

[@jd6883]

Hi Gina!!!👋🏼 My Hunny ordered me an apron from you. I can't wait!! Glad your staying safe. 🙏🏼🌼 Also, can you show how to make Ricotta cheese...or any cheeses?

[@staceywalker7434]

I love Gina. Thank you for sharing your mom with us.

[@megangow-mcdonald3941]

I'm a registered nurse , work is a little stressful at the moment, so when I come home from the hospital I watch Gina and relax. I like to cook and bake from scratch, and find her recipes easy to follow. I've already made sausage and peppers , and stuffed eggplant, but most of all I just enjoy listening to her, her singing, stories about her family, and her faith in GOD. She is so genuine. Sometimes at work a few of us watch her videos , she's getting a fan club around here. Keep the videos coming , they not only make you hungry, but are comforting as well. And by the the way I love the way she says just follow me what I'm doing, and when she adds the salt makes me smile.

[@pups3756]

Megan Gow-McDonald Thank you for working so hard to help make people well. I hope you do have time to rest and enjoy your family in between shifts. ❤️

[@agecicco1]

Thank-you for all the work you do, especially during this time.

[@BuonAPetitti]

God Bless you and everyone who is out there working hard to keep us all safe. Be strong. God Bless.

[@2095388081]

Grandma Gina I don’t understand Italian, but somehow I feel every word! May God bless you and may the lord give you long healthy life🙏 Bc, we all love you .. and may your Mom and Dad Rest In Peace for helping others ❤️❤️❤️ Janet from California 😘

[@123lifelonglearner]

Thank you Gina from 🇨🇦! Stay safe and be well. You have encouraged me to buy a pasta machine and make fettuccine myself. 😊❤️

[@camilleemmett2928]

God Bless You, Gina! Your optimism is contagious! Will be making your delicious recipe this Friday! Stay safe and well!Ti voglio bene!❤️

[@dianefonseca6187]

Thank you for sharing your beautiful stories and songs. God bless you!

[@momagurrr1490]

I am 0% Italian. I love you and your cooking....makes me feel like I am part of your family ❤

[@maltesemom9750]

My mouth is watering!! Watching you makes me miss my Nonna. She came to New York from Sicily. 💜

[@UnyqueInk]

Thank you Grandma for sharing your recipes , stories, and songs. I enjoy your videos.

[@songbirdforjesus2381]

Listening is like a time capsule of the past. Thank God we have people like her to tell us the stories of hardships endured by the old people. Why do I always feel like crying at some of these videos ? by the time I read the comments I am surely crying happy and sad at the same time for what you and George but how you got through it and now a source of Hope and family Warmth.

[@stellaeliza5317]

Awww thank you again Nonna Gina.. we really LOVE your dishes.. I would come to eat at your house every day and help you out being your assistanr in the kitchen and sing with you... I love you so much Nonna Gina ❤💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@NayominiWeerasooriya]

Watching from Sri Lanka - love your simple but heartwarming recipe. Will make when lockdown ends. Thank God you are safe in this pandemic, sweet Italian grandma! God bless you.

[@annamcfadden5485]

I'm so glad you and your family are safe and healthy Grandma Gina. May God continue to Bless you and your family in this crazy times❣❣❣❣

[@vincenzosplate]

Simplicity at its best

[@fun2bme36]

Such a beautiful woman. Enjoy your cooking and singing especially your stories. Thank you for taking the time out to share your wisdom. Stay safe 💕 much love 💗

[@mariamodina6934]

I love You too, dear Gina! Because You have big and open heart and soul. Because You know how difficult life can be. Because You are able to empathize. And because You are the same age as my mother. Thank You for all that!! Avremo bisogno di tutta la solidarietà che riusciremo a trovare! Maria (Moscow, Russia).

[@SweetStuffOnMonarchLane]

Gina, your food looks wonderful and your stories are even better! My Gramma told me stories of how her momma would make a meal for anyone that needed food and showed up at their door. Desperate times can bring out the best in human nature... your family is proof of that and I'm so thankful for these videos.

[@petscanner5]

Gina! I love you! Such a great cook with such a positive attitude. My mom made shells with ricotta and parsley like you...on just about every Friday. If it wasn’t this, way it was macaroni with oil and garlic and parsley. Both those pasta dinners were accompanied by a large cheese pizza. My dad picked up the pizza when he got off the #2 train subway from manhattan and went right into Lisa’s pizza to pick it up. It was ordered by my mom. When he left work in nyc.

[@juttaw.7956]

I’m happy to see you save. God bless you and your family.love to see your videos. Greatest from Germany

[@mdocho4944]

you are one sweet lady I love everything you do your song Even though I am vegan I love your cooking and I love you

[@irenemontoya3110]

Grandma Gina im gonna make this for dinner tonight and I really would like to know how you make the ricotta cheese and all the cheeses that you know how to make because I like to make everything from scratch myself its cheaper and tastes so much better you have no idea how much I appreciate your cooking and recipes and how much love you put into everything you make that makes a huge difference in how food tastes when there is so much love poured into it like you do your so awesome

[@neiyuemo1501]

I was feeling sad.........to see people wearing masks....and all the stores closed....but I am happy now seeing you Gina ...cooking and talking about the past and singing your beautiful song!!! Molto Grazie di California!!!!

[@albertobonilla1600]

God Bless you too! I love her, she is an authentic catholic. Love you nona!+

[@Dallasneedsu]

Grandma Gina ❤️ !!! Love you 😘 and your cooking ! I never go wrong following you 🤗 ! Lots of love from Philadelphia PA 😘 You and your family stay safe and God Bless you all 🙏🏻 !

[@joannesharp6734]

Mrs. Gina you are such a blessing to so many. I go to see you every morning. You put a smile on my face to face the day. I love it when you sing. God Bless Much love to you Jo Anne

[@walaa3719]

Oh grandma you’re crying?? I know nice memories always brings tears down

[@dmiller5765]

You're looking well, Gina. Thanks for the visit. Sending best wishes for continued health to you & your while family.

[@carolbaswell5019]

I am not Italian, but I weep every time she sings. She is just tooooo PRECIOUS and has such a beautiful heart. God BLESS her from the top of her head to the tips of her toes.

[@CarteretCounty61]

I just LOVE you, love your family stories! 😘❤❤😘

[@OOceaneyess]

Bravo! Another new recipe for me to make! Grazie Bella Gina! I wish that I could move my 87 year old mother in with me during this time. She is 8 hours away, but thankfully my brother and sister live less than an hour from her and check in with her. She's a strong woman and is doing great. I speak with her daily. God Bless you and your family!

[@kikisekau]

I absolutely love you Gina, not just your recipes but your personality and listening to your memories of when you were a small girl just melts my heart. I have learned so much from you and your channel and I feel that just saying thank you doesn't even seem to be enough. God Bless you and your family Gina!

[@tessmoney]

Her speaking so passionately about her mother caring for others who didn't have enough to eat when she was a little girl was so beautiful. Thank you for sharing. 💗

[@dianediksas1906]

I love watching your videos & trying your recipes. You are so sweet💜

[@IrishAnnie]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@kathyjenkins3855]

Because we all have different tastes. Nothing against Gina.

[@granny-um2jp]

another recipe that I must try. you cook with such joy, keep the recipes coming, I love watching them. Thank you Gina, you are a star

[@keiheaherakiwi1611]

Bless you Miss Gina - thank you for the music/song and the dish - truly brought a smile to my dial

[@TammyKaplan]

Grazie! Thank you so much for this delicious and easy recipe! We enjoyed it for dinner tonight. I am loving your videos! You remind me so much of my mom. She was born and raised in Squinzano, Italy (near Lecce). She passed away in 2005, but hearing your voice warms my heart and makes me think of her. ❤️🇮🇹 Mille grazie!

[@suhakhaled1984]

This family is lucky to have her around... she is a blessing, I would pay a million to spend one day with my grandmother again 😢... Nona you make me miss my granny. Live from Syria

[@erinsinclair-pequeen2052]

Ditto.!!

[@feliciabarosa7613]

My mother thought us well also, you must share the Blessing from God, Bless you.

[@kitchenlady948]

I adore this grandma! ❤️ love her recipes and her sweet personality ❤️

[@natalliakoller7454]

And that is what Italy all about : great people, big hearts, big hopes, amazing food. Thank you! The song was amazing.

[@victoremmanuell_ptbr1902]

It's just for the lucky ones to have a Nonna like Gina happily making homemade pasta (Italian original) for her entire family. It must be wonderful eating fettuccine without those chemicals they put in industrial pasta in order to preserve. And finishing, a simple and delicious sauce accompanying the fettuccine. Guardami qui, nonna Gina !! Ancora una volta ho onorato i tuoi video e sono stato felice per i meravigliosi cibi che hai preparato ... Un abbraccio dal Brasile !!

[@saveriacontarini3754]

Watching your videos, listening to your descriptions and stories ... it has been such big solace during this isolation. Thank you so very much! God bless you!

[@crazygran]

Thank you for sharing your life! I get so much enjoyment watching you! I love your singing! Please keep posting to youtube! God bless you and your family!!

[@Ghoppa32]

Imagine grandma gina staying at your house for mos :) i would be 10-20 lbs of more solid muscle :)

[@candi100711]

Oh, I'm so happy to see a new video!! I've just discovered your videos last week and I can't stop watching them! I've also told my parents to watch you and now they also can't stop! Thank you for sharing with us your wonderful recipes and talents! I love your singing and how you explain everything. I also love hearing your stories. My grandmother came from Italy, but unfortunately she passed away when I was young so I never got to hear her stories. Thank you for blessing us with yours. I wish for you and your family health and happiness. Don't stop!!

[@sherrieanorman2816]

What a wonderful past you had. No you didn't eat like a rich family... BUT you DID eat and you shared. What wonderful values. Love to you and yours Grandma Gina. God Bless.

[@sharonstotts7493]

Grandma it's April 17 ,there's no pasta of any kind on the shelves all are empty. :( we will never know the kind of hardships you and your family endured we are blessed in America for certain. God bless you and your whole family.

[@mmanda515]

Raised well.... take care of & try to help those around you & it can only make YOUR own life more plentiful. At heart & at home.