Italian Grandma Makes Spaghetti Aglio e Olio (Garlic & Oil)

SPAGHETTI AGLIO e OLIO (Garlic & Oil):
1 lb Spaghetti
¾ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
10-12 cloves Garlic, sliced
½ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped
1 tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, or to taste
1 tsp Black Pepper, or to taste
3/4 cup Pasta Water, approximately
½ cup Grated Pecorino Romano, or to taste
Salt to taste
COOKBOOK: "Cooking with Grandma Gina" is available on Amazon in Paperback and eBook.
Recipes in cookbook are based on videos released prior to March 2021.
Click on the following Amazon link for the cookbook:
amzn.to/3IK4dmi
Buon-A-Petitti Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/buon-a-pe...
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!
Watch my other videos at: kzbin.info...
Buon-A-Petitti Merchandise:
www.cafepress.com/buonapetitti
FAN MAIL:
Buon-A-Petitti
P.O. Box 223
Adelphia, NJ 07710
Follow me on Instagram @buonapetitti
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.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@georgetissot5933]

Every body should be lucky, to have an Italian Grandma who loves to cook with love.

[@charleyb8423]

Yum. I am perplexed why there are 31 dislikes. Gosh, just move along if the video i's not what you expected. No reason to be ugly.

[@CeciliaMedrano]

Those people are jealous with Gina because they can't do what Gina does.and alot of people love Gina.🙏🙏🙏

[@dubatop7581]

I don't understand who dislike this video Great person lovely grandma Gina GBU

[@guillerminastover7099]

I love her delightful accent, I love her recipes, and I adore her singing!!! She is one special woman...

[@donnalevesque1926]

I love watching you, you’re very soothing to me, I feel your love for God and your family. Beautiful 🙏✝️💞😘

[@heatherfinerty4844]

I love this woman!! She is amazing!!! Wish she was my grandma!😊

[@gw22]

As we get older we know how important it is to cherish our family, I'm sure her family adores her. I enjoy every video, God Bless You!!!!!!!

[@jeanfstringer1260]

She has give me a new ĺife cooking for my family i enjoy her recipes😛😛😛

[@stevenguajardo6049]

I made this for my family, I followed her recipe to the letter. A little of this and a little of that, more of this, and some sprinkles of that. My family was in shock! They all asked , how I made such delicious pasta?! Literally I make it once a week. It is fantastic! I add a little chicken or shrimp every know and then with some garlic bread, my family loves it! Thank you Grandma for teaching me how to cook this dish!!!!

[@chrischristopoulos970]

Magnificent food

[@chrischristopoulos970]

And simple

[@glenbreeding2819]

Love her she’s a beautiful woman

[@FITZIEBLUE]

Oh Gina! my mom used to cook this for my dad (special) when he'd come home late from a union meeting...she's Italian, he (was Irish) . Mom is now 103 and living independently in a 55 and older community. I will tell her about seeing this video; she'll get a kick out of it. She grew up in Newark, NJ's Little Italy by Branch Brook Park. Mom now has two Great, Great Grandchildren thanks to two of my Granddaughters Daughters. We had five generations at her Centennial birthday party. Stay well, stay healthy , and thank you for sharing !

[@Gigiskin]

103 yrs old! That's amazing.

[@BuonAPetitti]

That's wonderful. God Bless your mom and the whole family.

[@Rob_430]

FITZIEBLUE that’s amazing! My Dad lived to 98. Must be the garlic.....lol! I’m also from Newark, NJ, West Side.

[@ginacostanzo1056]

God bless your mother. 103 how wonderful

[@NonaGross]

God bless your Mom at 103 years old! ❤

[@karenrom1513]

It’s 12:18 AM in New York and I want to make this right now! Note to myself: Don’t watch Gina after midnight!

[@laurelbrennan6295]

Me too. I'm in Ohio and was binge watching some of Gina's mouth watering videos. I dream of her teaching me how to make canned sauce...LOL!

[@karenrom1513]

Laurel Brennan, I know what you mean! I watch her videos and at the end I take a screenshot of the recipe and ingredients. But this recipe looked so easy I wanted to make it at 1 AM!

[@psyco3193]

Dude, aglio e olio is exactly the after-midnight snack, back in the days when I was still in Italy me and my friends would sneak into the kitchen after a night out and make this as a cure for hangover. Works 100% of the cases.

[@michaelcoffey8508]

I love her, my grandmother lived to 101, God Bless Her. My Primiano family had a farm in Jersey, I grew up eating food that I will never find in the best Italian restaurants. Home made red wine vinegar and hand picked, washed dandelion salad. The meats, chicken and pastas, I could go on,on and on. I'm 71 now and when I watch this wonderful woman cook, I see myself sitting at a family filled table, utensils in hand, mouth watering and love oozing from every pores. Oh yeah,"don't throw coats on the bed, watch the pasta"! Thank you Grandma.

[@mariasheculski6453]

This Nonna returns me to my youth when we had Nonna’s and Zia’s who cooked daily like her. Adding the starch water directly to the cooking oil is new to me. My mom reserved a few cups and added it to the pasta after combining the pasta and ingredients. I will definitely try this Nonna’s method the next time we make it. Meaning, next Friday which is our regular “i maccheroni agli olio night”. For variety, we’ll add shrimp to our dish and instead of parsley, we’ll use fresh chopped basil leaves.. This dish works beautifully with spiralized zucchini too. Thank you Italian Grandma (Nonna)! 🇨🇦

[@johnpaul5055]

Who are these 15 weirdos disliking this video? Just don't go away we don't need your opinions.

[@XXXXXX-fr6bx]

😆😆😆 correct !

[@MoonbeamDream]

What kinda monster dislikes Grandmas video's???

[@debbiethomas]

Nonna Gina your such a blessing to watch you remind me of my mother and my grandmother's. My mother's mother and father were from Calabra Cenadi. You bring happy tears to my eyes every time I see you. God Bless you sweet lady with all my love❤😗

[@pafenlon5588]

The best part of Grandma’s wonderful presentation was her begging God’s blessing upon the food. Just lovely and sincere!♥️

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

This is a delicious dish which I have seen sold in restaurants for $16 or more! I make mine the same way except I 'finish' the pasta in the skillet after draining water. Sometimes when I have sun dried tomatoes on hand, I finely chop a couple of them up and add in. My mom used to throw in a can of anchovies oil and all while dish still piping hot. The anchovies 'melted' into the pasta for a unique flavor. You can get very creative Aglio e Olio!!!!! Bravo!

[@buickinvicta288]

Hello from NY. Grandma Gina reminds me so much of my Italian mil, Arthur Ave. Bronx. Nothing as good as really great AGLIO e OLIO. You have to make it right. Plenty of parsley. Amen, In the of the Father, Son and Holy Ghost. God Bless you Gina and family.

[@bluestarindustrialarts7712]

One of the simplest, most underrated and delicious dishes of Italian cuisine. My mom was Sicilian. Her version had anchovies added to it, an entire oval tin, oil and all. The anchovies would melt and flavor. I never cared for the anchovies but I put in fresh basil and slivers of sun dried tomatoes. You can't go wrong with this dish. Bravo!

[@sundok1]

You know its a real italian grandma when you get the recipe, the meal, and then the holy blessing. This is so great thank you.

[@jerrycole1530]

To all of those folks who make fun of Gina's accent. Look at how popular she is and how many You Tube views she got!! She is loved so much by so many because she loves her viewers so much!

[@mikeda5849]

My parents had broken English.. it was their 2nd language.. their mother tongue is an indigenous language.. love you Gina🥰

[@rolfeliason5950]

I thank God for Italians. To teach us how to cook, how to enjoy food. Dats amore! Can you imagine a world without pasta?

[@jebstuart58]

Thank you so much for your words from Italy 🇮🇹 🍝😊

[@roddypampa3906]

Not how to cool pal, they teached you guys how to be civilizaded and how to speak, dress, think, vote, etc

[@klmhookedmoore5847]

@Rolf Eliason - Nor could the Chinese nor the Arabs, since it is reported that both had noodles in their cuisines, with the Arabs reportedly having introduced them to Italy. No matter. Noodles/pastas are enjoyed by different countries around the world.

[@LoveEmpress]

You said it Sir Rolf!

[@cristianmicu]

yes of course ask the indians and/or the whole asian people. thats quite a good chunk of the world, india and asia combined people, and thats not enough, there are entire nations eating potatoes all day every day, and not even thinking there is pasta in this world. pasta is just a food carbohidrate supplement , rice is another, cous cous is another, potatoes are another and so on

[@GG-ed7rk]

Oh how I love you 😍 God continue to keep you healthy and strong AND bless those beautiful hands!! I'd love to be quarantined with you! 🇮🇹😘💓

[@sarahmccormick3405]

Words can't express how much I love when she says, 'I droppa the water' in her videos. I love you so much, Gina!!

[@WILMA_]

-- " i droppa"

[@bennedettocracolici5058]

Or the fiammella, which means the flames lol. Sweet lady.

[@deenelson1057]

Reminds me of my great-grandmother when I was a child. Love her! I could listen to her all day!

[@mariadibartolo5648]

Nonna Gina, sei bellissima e bravissima! What an Amazing Human, Great Role Model, your family is so lucky to have you! Not to mention all your recipes are Amazing!!!!!!! All of them! . You bring out the joy, love and passion of cooking and the singing and prayers are a Bonus!! God Bless this Beautiful Soul.!! Love You soooooooo much!!

[@donnalevesque1926]

She makes my heart smile❤️

[@megangow-mcdonald3941]

......Finally .....been waiting for a new recipe and more of Gina's singing.....although I enjoy watching her videos over and over again....

[@hoabinhta7396]

I like her English! Viva Grandma!

[@janetbeans6472]

May God continue to bless you and your family for your faithfulness.

[@GdGllyMolly]

Love this! Gina... you should write a cookbook and publish it on Amazon

[@elizabethguy]

Your family is so blessed to have you, Gina. Your food, your songs, your joy, and your love of our Lord. 💖

[@josettehoughton8518]

Who could ever give this wonderful woman a thumbs down. Totally ignorant.... She's so precious 😘

[@Reree-gz5bg]

Bloody facts. ❤️‍🔥

[@emeritusestrada3901]

😊❤❤❤🙏

[@bedetteb1111]

The thumbs down are jealous she’s nearing a million subscribers….. she has having the last laugh

[@sandraseeraj3151]

Only stupid ignorant people will have bad reviews I love her

[@MoonbeamDream]

Am I the only one brought to tears when she said they prayed over the food and then proceeded to say the blessing? She reminds me so much of my grandmother who passed when I was young, I miss her terribly, and Gina brings back all those lovely memories.

[@Maria-lynn]

She brings me to tears also when she begins to pray.

[@r4b32t11]

Im sure you werent the only one crying, Gina touches us all ♥️

[@tracyann484]

How can ANYONE gives this amazing sweet lady a thumbs down. I love her! Dio ti benedica Nonna!

[@lynnevitorio5505]

I have been home bound for over a week with depression and anxiety Watching you cook helped a lot Starting to feel, better Thank you

[@TodayFreedom]

“The family that prays together stays together”.

[@geraldcochlan676]

Anyone else like her videos before the intro has finished?

[@cristinadanapaidos8381]

I’ve missed you a lot,grandma!God bless you and your family!Stay safe!Lots of love!❤️❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹

[@lorianapauli2709]

I like the 'parsellino'☺

[@Anna_Anna555]

@@lorianapauli2709 Me too🤣❤️

[@Thesage50]

This dear woman brings back fond memories of the different accents and foods i experienced during my childhood in the Bronx. Priceless!

[@lindaa2437]

Louis Sabater Hi from Mt Vernon. (5 minute ride to Arthur Avenue in the Bronx when I was a child--before the darn roads got so crowded)

[@joannegunther7494]

I’ve just declared her my Grandma🥰

[@Neoconz]

They just dont make em like this anymore. My grandmother is 94 and still insists on doing all of the cooking AND cleanup afterwards. A lot of people who dont understand would probably be outraged, but its her comfort zone, and she honestly wouldnt have it any other way. She literally wont let anyone else do it in her place. I get the feeling this woman has similar qualities. God bless her.

[@sammyt3514]

Thank you Gina for your wonderful recipes and for putting a smile on my face every time I see you! And thanks to Gina's family for sharing this adorable treasure with the rest of the world.

[@lynnamandernacht2211]

This is my absolute favorite spaghetti dish. Thank you so much Italian grandma Gina. You bring me joy when I watch you 💕💕💕

[@erikillingworth6328]

This lady is an absolute treasure! Thank you so much!

[@martineguerret-robertson3532]

I cannot understand why so many people put her down. She is adorable, and a rare grandmother. She is filled of love. I am grateful she shares her recipes with me. She has the savoir-faire of excellence with simplicity. ❤️❤️❤️🥂🥂🌷🌷🌷

[@sammyjo8109]

Because many people have the " that's not how my Grandma made it so it isn't correct" syndrome. She all the time tells us " This is how I make it, somebody else might make it different." And then there are the garlic haters. They all lead a sad life I suspect.

[@maralou6682]

@@sammyjo8109 exactly, and Mama Gina explains that too

[@anothergoldilocks1077]

Cuz people are rude idiots, that’s why! 🙄🙄🙄

[@nutanpradhan839]

That is because when someone is successful jealousy is bound to be in the air...and then what to do? Find faults 😀

[@r4b32t11]

I never see bad things about her. Everyone loves her….🙏🏼

[@Chefsantatravels]

Wow really start up my heart today I can remember when I was growing up anytime it was a big party at my house or at other relatives house midnight or anytime after that you hear somebody else Hey put the pot of water onand the AGLIO e OLIO I will be eating that in the middle of the night wow what fun memories . Mangia !!! My school bus that I'm going to be living in the name of the bus is" The Mangia Bus " will be traveling around the United States now that I'm retired I'll be teaching cooking and getting to meet people and I will tell you I will always have the ingredients on the bus make SPAGHETTI AGLIO e OLIO (Garlic & Oil): because that dish make people happy and it's a good icebreaker to get to know people. Stay safe stay strong stay healthy and god bless in these uncertain times. ✌❤👨‍🍳🎅🚌'S

[@gaggymott9159]

Forget your Gnocci, forget your Bolognaise...THIS is simple, and the REAL DEAL! ❤❤❤❤❤🤗🤗🤗😋😋😋👍👍👍

[@maralou6682]

Dear, Mama Gina. My mother just passed, she loved watching your videos. I would put your videos on auto and she'd lay in bed sleeping most of the time near the end, but your voice and familiar accent soothed her soul. I should note, you are one of the few who pronounces ricotta the way we do. I cannot thank you enough for making those videos, Ma would say you are a "real work horse" making all those tremendous recipes we all know and love... I'll always thank you for being there for my mother in those days, you were her last buddy...

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers. May God give you strength to face the difficult days and may your memories of your mom bring you peace. God Bless.

[@maralou6682]

@@BuonAPetitti She had alzeimers and I took care of her very well, she was a great cook taught by her gourmet father and taught me, and I extened her life by being there knowing her needs and how to feed her. She's in a better place now, and lived a long and prosperous life well spent, a truly great mother. She really did love you like a friend and felt content with you on her tv. Thanks a million for that and all the work you do. We had seem them all over and over!

[@awesomeaugust4716]

OMG.....I am drooling... A vegetarians delight. And praying before eating is definitely a proper thing to do.👍

[@YM-kd4ic]

Why people have to make stupid comments?!! We all love her so get a life.

[@rosya4102]

Right. I was so pissed at people. If you don’t like how she cooks just shut the hell up and watch something else. Or like you said, get a life. You know I only really bothered with you Tube this year...and some people are douche bags.

[@MikeyD22]

Any cooking advice spoken by this beautiful, sweet, authentic woman......bank on it. I'd give anything to sit at her supper table just once. My Italian great-grandma, (Nonna) and grandma, (Nonni) have both passed. This wonderful woman reminds me of them in her voice, accent, and charm. Love her!

[@lindagroener8300]

Little salt🥰love her!

[@Trimtank]

How can someone not like this......you are a wonderful woman and I love watching your video's.

[@lisadannaker2219]

Tonight I make this for dinner, Gina! I like a lot of garlic and hot pepper shake! Forgot to add this is good with garlic bread to soak up the sauce

[@rheinhardtgrafvonthiesenha6388]

We need more people like this

[@Cannonejones]

I just love her! She is exactly like my Grandma! I miss my grandma every day! So I when I get sad, I play her in the background of whatever I’m doing, and she calms me down, like my grandma is right here in the room w/ me

[@debrabain5290]

Gina, I was gardening all day and was just too tired to make a big dinner. I thought to myself, "I wonder what Gina is doing and came to your video section and here was a great meal idea. Your the best, I love spending time with you and always, always, always enjoy any prayers or songs you share with us. Love to you and yours!

[@erickcartman8758]

Gina must be protected at all costs. She’s an absolute treasure. The knowledge she passes on through food is invaluable. She’s my absolute favorite on KZbin. Grazie Gina.

[@WILMA_]

oh, it makes me smile.

[@annabelchristian2933]

She is like my Grandma, she would pray before cooking, and before eating, to bless her family and thank God for nourishing foods. ❤️❤️Absolutely yummy. We have tried this recipe. Grazie Nonna Gina ❤️❤️

[@tiachandler5350]

I loooooooooved when my Nona said olio too or olioil she rarely said olive oil or added the v in it at all and i adored that woman so very much and I adore her and this channel so much And the people who disliked the video or say negative things are just mean hateful people you don’t have to like the dish but their mother and Nona is incredibly amazing don’t see how you could dislike this beautiful lady or her channel

[@yorgunsamuray]

I started watching this video for an authentic Italian recipe to do at home, but she reminds me so much of my late grandmother whom I still miss dearly that I have burst into tears and still crying while I write this. Cherish the time you spend together with your loved ones everyone!

[@arayahmariah]

i'm saving this video because 1) i LOVE spaghetti with garlic & oil and 2) she reminds me of my paternal grandmom, who lived with us while i was growing up. she was born in 1905, and lived to be 94. i cried watching this, because although she came to america from sicily at age 11, so her accent wasn't as thick, there was just something about gina that reminded me of her cooking and speaking to us, showing us how to make things, especially on holidays. 💜💜💜

[@dcg590]

She sounds exactly how my 100% Italian grandmother sounded. Grandpa didnt even speak English. I love her.

[@tzarinaruths.2610]

I love listening to her talk...warms my heart.

[@Samira.l626]

But it's hard to understand her .she has strong Italian accent

[@marcleblanc7021]

Just once just once in my life i would love to sit down and eat with a grandma like this!!!

[@marcleblanc7021]

@Anonymous Anonymous ha ha!!! You are right though. From what I understand they are very loyal and loving wives!

[@lilirodriguez564]

Love the grandma Italian.I just love her.I love when she prays .Keep doing.God Bless you.Take care your mother.All of you you should be proud of her.

[@gaggymott9159]

No messing about. No 'traditional' cooking techniques. Simple, facile cooking, producing the tastiest recipes with very little effort. Thank you Nonna Gina...I love you ❤❤✝️✝️✝️

[@guillerminastover7099]

She's reciting the rosary to Virgin Mary...love it.

[@CornbreadOracle]

I was wondering! I’m not Catholic or Italian so I didn’t have clue. She’s absolutely right though: we should all be praying before we eat.

[@cheryldepper9999]

Just made this - not only does my entire house smell divine, it's also extremely quiet because my three boys (hub & kiddos) are all too busy stuffing their faces to say anything. The simplicity of the recipe does not diminish its deliciousness.

[@onesunnyday5699]

This is how I made spaghetti for my boys when they were little. They called it 'white spaghetti'. I had no idea it was a real recipe. We were just poor & eating. So good 🥲😋

[@billycarroll9153]

I needed to see something wonderful like this today. Anybody else?

[@alessandrasfoodislove]

She inspired me to do my own channel 🥰

[@ogscumperrr9358]

God Bless Grandma

[@fje6902]

Now, this woman is a real Italian cook. OMG! I could eat that whole large plate. Viva la Nonna, il cuoco migliore.

[@monelfunkawitz3966]

I was in Sicily and a friend's Grandma showed me how to make Aglio e Olio exactly like this. Couple things she stressed... *Never break the noodles *Never wear my hat at the table (My bad) *Never leave her house hungry

[@sarahposey7166]

I can hardly believe anybody would give a thumbs-down, what is wrong with people these days? This is home Italian cooking cooking I don't believe that she is trying to pass herself off as a gourmet. I also enjoy Osara and his recipes. We seem to have lost most of our family values...so sad 😕

[@kh23797]

Italians have strict ideas on the best recipe for any pasta dish: _la ricetta di mamma è la migliore, senza dubbio!_ Maybe the thumbs-down people are that way. Personally, I add 2 crushed garlic cloves and 2 dried red peppers to cold olive oil, heat gently for a while then remove all solids before serving with the pasta, a little salty cooking water, parsley, seasoning and grated Gran Padano. Regional traditions can also play a part.

[@asingle61]

Simply three words: toooooo much salt.

[@MarySmith-vu2yb]

@@kh23797 ) m.p

[@louis-philippearnhem6959]

It's the first time I got moved to tears by watching a cooking program... Un bacio per Lei Nonna ! Love from Belgium 💖💖💖

[@ardiscovert7847]

These recipes and videos are such a treasure you are handing down to all your family. Thanks so much for bringing us along and sharing your recipes and especially sharing you! God Bless!

[@camilleciampa7410]

Amen Nonna Gina. Ti voglio bene con tutto il mio cuore. God bless you. 💗

[@blessOTMA]

I love it when Gina eats her cooking and says "that's good" 😀

[@deedee9312]

It’s more like ..that’s-ah good-ah , I’m-ah Gina-ah 💞💯 Italian momma 🇮🇹 🍝

[@LuvtL90]

I’m 77 and you make me cry because your recipes are my mother’s recipes. It was one of my father’s favorites. Tonight’s Friday night dinner. Thank you so much, Gina.

[@lpalumbo9296]

This is like watching my gram and Aunts cooking! I miss them. Enjoy your grandma everyday. She’s a treasure!

[@jmcascardo]

What a beautiful grandma. What I wouldn’t give, to just spend one more day with my grandmother. Cherish your grandparents.....they truly are irreplaceable!

[@ophthodoc]

Grandparents are the best

[@luckymoose2477]

Amen brother

[@mstelios4259]

How can someone have an italian and american accent at the same time? She's adorable.

[@rosariomateos1126]

Qk

[@MrButchieboy1958]

You're a blessing from God Miss Gina!! Much blessings to you!!

[@TheLaidbackBiker]

I watched this video about 6:00am. It's now a little after noon. I couldn't think about any thing else for 6 hours. So I just made it. My taste buds are break dancing in my mouth. Thank you Chef Gina!

[@mickm79]

‘Firsta, you put a lil’ a salta’ .... proceeds to pour 1/3 of a cup into her hand. Love it. The water should taste like the sea.

[@monique_pryce]

🤣🤣🤣 I said “damn, that a lotta salt”

[@carlgphotography]

Growing up in the 1950's/60's, we would have this for Friday dinner, especially during Lent. We called it "Pasta Shoot". Italian family in Southern California.

[@Ochreification]

She reminds me so much of my great-grandmother, who was an Italian immigrant and the best cook I've ever had the privilege to know.

[@lindaempleo3137]

Hello Ms. Gina, I made this last week and the family LOVED it! Thank you! This is a special channel for me as a close women in my life adopted me and my children who was known as Nana. She was not Italian but married to one and cooked Italian food, she is no longer here and I am so happy you are teaching us authentic Italian food!

[@brutonano9521]

What a beautiful Nona! And ends it with a prayer. Who does this nowadays? God bless her.

[@jacquesvieux6648]

I pray over my foot something.what a lady and a cook The singing , pray to Jehovah in JESUS 's name

[@claraandriessen8423]

Yes, inspirational. God bless her.

[@joaquimrodriguez8961]

We still do. And yes, God bless her.

[@desert4seat]

Everyone is well fed today, so it's easy to forget how lucky we are. Be sure that saying a prayer before your meal will definitely return when food becomes scarce.

[@marykay55]

Gina, I love watching you cook everything !!!! Is there a way you could have Closed Captioning?? My daughter is deaf and I keep telling her about your amazing cooking videos but there is no closed captioning.... please see what you can do....We would appreciate it !!!!!

[@rjtelles3929]

Gina is everyone’s gramndma😂

[@jumbles1957]

She reminds me of my Italian mom and nonna. I have tears in my eyes.

[@carmeladefazio8954]

Mine too. I miss her

[@mariadibartolo5648]

I just made this dish and it was AWESOME!! The smell was amazing!!!! You will never get a dish this good not even in an Italian High Class Restaurant!!! Nonna Gina you rock!!!!!!!!! God Bless! It was easy and DELICIOUS!!!! I added some broccoli because I needed to have my veggies and it was Amazing!! Have a Great Weekend Bella Beautiful Human!!!

[@stooge81]

31 (as of this comment) vampires can't appreciate a garlic pasta dish. Send them to the sunlight.

[@mip1437]

I would love the meal prayer to be translated into English. It sounds beautiful and full of love and faith.

[@teresafraser3049]

This is exactly how to make alie olio pasta!!! You are amazing Nonna Gina .... Dio di bendico ❤

[@Studycase3000]

I purposefully saved this video for a couple days. I have VERY few subs that I consider food for the soul..This channel is one of them. I am always happy to see a new vid' uploaded but I often save them for when I feel a little low..you know what i mean. Then I watch and my soul is fed. Thank you and God Bless you always.

[@gaylapawloski957]

I absolutely love the prayers, the memories of Gina's childhood, and the songs!

[@marilynmuniz6946]

Oh my goodness isn’t that the truth her stories with the cat and her mother and her grandmother and her aunts and her sisters and her brother I love everything about that woman how is that so possible in love with someone just like that... right “ she is so sweet , like that other lady said there are angels among us , at this stage of her life ... she’s so busy and happy and content “

[@mchurch3905]

Can’t watch you cook without a smile on my face. Reminds me of my paternal grandfather who immigrated to this country in the early 1900’s.

[@dianeazzopardi6269]

This dish reminded me when my nana used all of these ingredients but added a scramble egg and toss it all together with the spaghetti and then fried small amounts in a frying pan. Those we're my best memories of her in our kitchen 50 years ago.

[@ThePrissy11]

An egg would ruin that dish