Italian Grandma Makes Zucchini Parmigiana

ZUCCHINI PARMIGIANA
Sauce:
3 Tbsp olive oil
½ yellow onion
3 garlic cloves, halved
2 qts tomato puree
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup fresh basil leaves
Zucchini:
4 lbs zucchini
1½ cups all-purpose flour
4 extra large eggs
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
Olive oil for frying
½- ¾ cup grated Pecorino Romano cheese
12-16 oz shredded whole milk mozzarella
Baking Dish: 13x9 Inches
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast Italy. Her family ran a farm in Italy and she met her husband, Vito, in the same town. In 1970 Gina, Vito, and her 4 children immigrated to America. Gina’s husband passed away in 2012, but she is surrounded by a large family, which includes 9 grandchildren, and lives 5 minutes away from her eldest daughter in New Jersey. Gina enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys gardening, and being an active member of her local Church.
Where does Gina get her recipes?
Most of these recipes are from what she learned growing up in Italy, but some of them have evolved over time. She has also learned new recipes from friends and family in America. She is always eager to try new things.
Why is no one helping her in the video?
Grandma Gina doesn’t want help! Usually, it’s because we will slow her down or not do it “her way.” For the videos we only show her, but when the camera cuts we jump in and help form the cookies or prep for the next step.
Why don’t we buy her a new...?
Grandma Gina has a closet and garage full of new gadgets, spoons, forks, pots, etc… but she doesn’t like them because she is used to doing it with her old tools. She has fun getting her hands dirty!
Who is behind the camera and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
Does Gina read the comments?
We print out and show her how much love she gets from all her viewers, and she is very thankful and hopes you enjoy her cooking! Your comments bring her lots of joy, laughter, and inspiration to make more videos to share with you.
Thank you for watching, we hope you subscribe, and we will see you in our next video!

[@michellexx5594]

I have to comment about the thumbs down. Please give this beautiful Italian grandmother the credit she deserves. She cooks from her heart and she sings beautifully. Food is love and you can tell this grandmother loves her family.

[@RS-cm8gg]

This lady is a National Treasure and needs to go into some sort of hall of fame.

[@RisingTidesAC]

and............SHE IS ITALIAN!

[@highsierrasun]

@@RisingTidesAC She lives in NJ. She's an American.

[@prodigygirl1]

She is amazing.😍

[@hildabalian866]

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[@kimholomshek6543]

You're absolutely right about that.😁

[@lollywenzel7276]

I LOVE this woman. From her running commentary on food, life and family to breaking into joyful singing, her work ethic and lord the food she makes, she is THE BEST. She is an inspiration for living a good life. What a joy

[@virginiaallen3406]

This was the best, watching her prep and talk than assemble her dish and sing,,,.she made this dish for her family with love ❤️❤️ How lucky you are to have her.

[@carolynreccardi8900]

I can tell she cooks with A LOT of love. What a beautiful woman.

[@RisingTidesAC]

and............SHE IS ITALIAN!

[@ayfersuleymanoglu5613]

😀👍👏👏

[@rosiechacon6805]

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[@melinda6024]

Cuccinare con amore cooking with love

[@marysmith8876]

Indeed, what a wonderful woman

[@cheriespitzer7382]

Gina I hope your family knows how blessed they are to have you in their lives. Everyone should have a Gina in their world

[@afazi55]

amen!

[@ambrosemclaren145]

Amen, again. What a blessing to have them share you with us. Gina is everything beautiful that Christianity has to offer. Jesus and Mary keep her and family in Their loving Hearts. ♥️♥️

[@martageorge2205]

She is a blessing from Roma to all of us 🙏

[@lorilemere9088]

ABSOLUTELY!!

[@mistreme8341]

Though she doesn’t know it, I have adopted her as my Nonna! 😝

[@twosongs7396]

I just ordered your cook book, Nonna Gina but it’s not like watching you on video. I lost my Husband of 30 years in May 2022. I’ve been sitting on my sofa, in a fog, ever since. Your videos are the first thing to make me smile. I even sing along with you, something I will not be able to do with your book. Could you please put ALL of your videos on DVDs, in case anything should happen to these or to KZbin? I would buy these off you. I love the Light which radiates from your kind and beautiful face. I started singing in the house again, this week, because of you. Thank you so much for all the Joy you bring to my heart. I’m so happy to have found your channel. I’ve been spending hours binge-watching you since I found you, a few days ago. You bring me back to a time where I used to make the very same (or least very similar) recipes/food with my mother, from when I was 12 years old. {{{God bless, guide and protect you and yours - ALWAYS!! - Nonna Gina}}} Much Love ❤️🙏🏻🥰😘🌹

[@sarat8574]

I'm so sorry for your loss...I understand partly the fog you speak of as I felt that way when my mother died...I was so very lost without her. I'm glad you found joy in this channel...please know that Jesus loves you :)

[@SparrowStockwell]

I love your comment.

[@paolo7540]

Dear grandma Gina, I'm Italian and your cuisine is authentic. It may not be the cuisine of restaurants, but it is the cuisine that takes us back to childhood.

[@thunderbirdsigns]

if only you could pass me a plate through the screen. thanks for the fresh ideas eggplant move over

[@suemcknight9051]

She cooks, she sings and she’s happy… what a wonderful gift she is to everyone. 💝. So wish i could go to her house for dinner. 🍝

[@chazmbc.burchh.c.9219]

I LOVE THIS GREAT WOMAN SO VERY MUCH!!!!!!! JUST HER SOUL & PERSONALITY IS SO VERY AMAZING!!!!!!!

[@lenaj.8881]

I love you Gina. Love your singing, talking and cooking. Your family is so fortunate to have you. Watching you in California and can’t stop smiling of joy.

[@maxxam2774]

Dear Nonna Gina. We are the new champions of Europe. 🇮🇹🇮🇹🇮🇹❤️❤️🏆🎊🎉 A big hug from Basilicata. Ciao

[@summerfunrides]

She is such a beautiful treasure. I bet she was a wonderful mother.

[@Dbzjohno]

Hello Gina I hope this message reaches you. Me and my mother loved watching your videos. Your cooking and singing always put a smile on both of our faces. Unfortunately my mother has passed away from her long battle of cancer a few days ago but during the hard times your videos always kept her spirits up and has put a smile on her face every time you posted a new video. I was very happy that when you returned after being off of youtube for a few months that my mom was able to see your last video. She always told me that she would of loved to meet you and to tell you what a wonderful person you are. She loved your cooking and your singing. She may not be able to see this or future videos but I will continue to watch them for the both of us. Thank you Gina for making my mother happy even if it was thru a computer screen. Love you Gina.

[@hillaryburdick9313]

I am so sorry for your loss! ❤️

[@missadams4619]

So sorry for your loss 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@BuonAPetitti]

I am so sorry for your loss. May God watch over you and your family during these difficult days. You are in my prayers.

[@lindaann9996]

I'm very sorry for your loss. May your mom rest in peace and may God comfort and Bless you and your family during this difficult time.

[@Dino7568]

I watched this and became choked up. There was a time when all the older women in my family were Gina. They are all gone now, and this made me miss them terribly. Ma, mille grazie Gina. You helped to bring back so many wonderful memories.

[@ritabaker7847]

The recipes are great just like my Mom, but it's the Italian language that draws me. My mom use to speak to me in Italian all my life. I've missed the language since 2005. Nonna Gina reminds me so much of my family; I have to have tissue when watching. Grazie!!

[@cliffordmaxwell9802]

Oh how I miss my mother and love this wonderful lady thank you so much for sharing.

[@lenageorge1686]

Oh my gosh, the Italian government should be giving nonna a Star of Italy award for her promotion of her homeland food to the world!! Delicious.

[@EMCain-rz6kv]

This makes me cry good tears...as the only Irish girl growing up in an Italian neighborhood ..I have such wonderful memories of my friends mothers and grandmother's who loved cooking, who were the "best cooks" and always wanted to feed you! Homemade pasta drying on linens all over the house, Sunday sauce, homemade wine...and unbelievable Christmas cookies. God bless you Gina...you bring joy!💕💕💕💕🍷

[@mariacasella979]

#1 BEST Seller#1 BEST authentic Italian food#1 BEST personality#1 BEST at telling us of her childhood#1 BEST singer#1 BEST Nona Gina,who always makes me cry heartfelt tears reminds me of my past with everything she says and does in a matter of minutes in a video,her dishes are amazing and with a lil olive oil,a parsley and lil basil a lil salsa,a lil salt,a lil or this and a lot of love with everything in between she is the best ...Grazie Gina ❤️🙏😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

[@BuonAPetitti]

Thank you for kindness. God Bless!

[@treefrog3349]

if the world were populated with human beings like this we humans might just have a future. The video warmed my heart and titillated my taste buds. May the world be populated by Italian grandmothers !!!

[@christina507]

Learning so much from you Gina. Love that you have St. Pio on your frig and Our Lady in the window. God bless you! I spoke too soon! And I LOVE that you sang toJesu!!!

[@itastal01]

She reminds me of my nonna 👵 🇮🇹 what a woman they don’t make them like this anymore

[@Cindy-up2oj]

Its called genuine! And yes I second that, don't make um like this anymore. Precious gem!

[@taninalamanna2759]

Bravissima!

[@_lovelyygabyy4520]

Love you grandma Gina! 🇮🇹❤️ LOVE SEEING YOUR VIDEOS!❤️

[@bloodstone2000]

NONNA! I've missed you.. You always make my heart sing..

[@dianneyoung5283]

“Viva Jesu”, singing while cooking up a storm for family! Love 💕 you… God Bless!

[@brigitteludwig4572]

Jesus is coming sooon. Wait and watch and pray to escape all These Sings what will coming..

[@kathyschneider3431]

Today I received my COOKING WITH GRANDMA GINA cookbook. I have always read cookbooks like they are novels. This is a wonderful novel that is filled with “heart filled love.” What a special gift from this lovely lady. Thank you Gina for sharing your delicious recipes with everyone. When you sing praises to our Lord and Savior Jesus there is always a flood of joy in my soul. 🙏

[@drtatyler]

I love you so much Grandma Gina!❤️ You remind me so much if my grandmother! She was 100% Italian and so was my grandfather! I am so proud to have been a part of this family! And you just mesmerize me when I listen to you talk and explain your recipes! I tell everybody who might be interested, in sweet you! And you're such a good cook! Big hugs Grandma Gina!! ❤️💜💙🧡💚

[@daniceglenn3514]

Gina if people are correcting the way you cook your dishes, please try to ignore them. They should start their own channel!!!! This is the way Gina makes her dishes! Everything you make looks wonderful to me!!!!

[@stephenrestaino9119]

She deserves 30 minutes on the food channel!!

[@charnicecharles1080]

Gina has such a beautiful spirit. Her accent is enchanting and refreshingly authentic. Her method of teaching attracted my attention and prompted me to subscribe. Then she began to sing...perfection! 😍❤️😃

[@deebee4850]

It looks like Gina is so happy to be back in her own kitchen. ❤️❤️❤️

[@luzhelenahook1715]

I was like: " she doesn't have fancy tool "... "she is going to take to long".... I forgot the important thing in life are very much simple, Thank you beautiful Granma to remain me how beautiful real life is. you definite make me smile.

[@stephfahey1101]

I just wanted to watch this video to check in on Grandma Gina here. Hope you and your family are okay and healthy! Bless you, lovely lady! Love from Canada

[@markneumeyer2278]

I love watching her videos... then I make some of her food.. I just made zucchini Parma... it turned out so great

[@margaretfurtado8131]

God bless her. Lovely lady.

[@longsnapper5381]

They don't make them like this anymore. She's a doll and a wonderful cook. I'm making this today as I am swamped with zucchini.

[@blshea]

oh wow! My Grandmother was born in Faeto, Italy in the early 1910's. She was a child when they immigrated to Cleveland Ohio. I had a large Italian family. Her recipes are very similar to how she made her recipes. Never seen anyone else from Faeto!

[@lorrainemassimo6410]

Truely the tomato sauce that runs through Gina’s veins must be the secret to high energy and long life….God bless!

[@lawandaroberts-box1483]

This lady is wonderful her family is so blessed to have her.

[@williamcassone9290]

MY GRANMA COOKED AND SANG ALL THE TIME WISH SHE WAS STILL HERE MISS HER YOU MAKE ME REMEMBER THE GREAT TMES WE SHARED GOD BLESS YOU.FROM BROOKLYN

[@MagaGoddess]

Same; miss my mama & nonna so much. Brooklyn became the Italian capital of America. :)

[@PS-qn4oz]

@@MagaGoddess Hello from Philadelphia :) Missing my Italian grandmother, too.

[@debrapobega4180]

She calls it GRAVY. Which is how I learnt from my grandparents. Love watching her.

[@patriciamorse4722]

Momma Gina, Thank you for your wonderful recipes. I have spent the past few days watching you teach me to cook wonderful Italian meals. May the Blessed Mother wrap her protective mantle around you and bless you with many more years to teach us to feed our families. I love you even though I have never met you. God Bless you always.

[@sweetassugar64]

I love her! Her patience and happiness!

[@paulaross7025]

from now i'm gonna speak my heart...iLOVE HER

[@coreywalters1650]

She makes my heart smile.

[@flapjackson7764]

so reminds me of my childhood , this woman is a blessing a heritage

[@hrbooksmusic7878]

Probably one of the nicest Italian grandmas in the whole wide world... Can we adopt her...? 💖 Thank you for the magnitude of great videos and recipes, including this one! 🙏🍀

[@carmenmcosio]

Your family is so blessed with you. Love watching you. You are a beautiful lady. 🥰🥰

[@jamessnow2531]

Total light bulb moment - never ever thought of zucchini parmesan. Loving everything posted.

[@lilafeldman8630]

Funny I had thought of it short before she posted it. You can also do zucchini and eggplant together.

[@ykk239]

It would be fun to see a video of Grandma Gina's life. Pictures of her childhood, marriage, hard times, good times. With her narration, of course!

[@jmjmrs]

She has a collage of photos in her cookbook!

[@GracefulHaka]

if you watch all of her videos she usually includes stories about her life and all the things you are asking for

[@ykk239]

@@GracefulHaka I do watch them all, but it would be lovely to have them compiled.

[@anthonydenero5368]

I want to come for dinner and enjoy that wonderful dish. Stay well Grandm. Great to see you.

[@mystiquerose620]

What a beautiful and blessed woman you are Gina...God bless you and keep you healthy..your so beautiful...how lucky your family is to have you

[@marybethwilcox1409]

Everyone needs a Grandma Gina!

[@ramhai3102]

What a wonderful and charming woman, every time I see you cooking, I get excited again. Cooks and also sings so beautifully, Italian is such a beautiful language. Wishing you all and much health and a good and happy life.

[@chiquitaockham8075]

This lovely lady is adorable 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@j.licata4392]

I love you Gina. You have a heart of gold

[@mishkaned7777]

You have worked hard...now you can eat! Bless you! I loved your song!

[@chaayakulathunga2845]

GBU 🤍 loving grandma 🙏🏼stay blessed forever

[@tdioxin2658]

I am SO happy to see you again Grandmaman! I missed you and worried about you! I have lots of zucchini and will make this tonight!!! XOX from 🇨🇦

[@rvbliss]

I loved watching her cook. First saw her garden video. She is such a sweetheart. I will be watching more :)

[@songwriter851]

Hi Gina, tonight I made your zucchini Parmesan recipe and it was absolutely delicious! My daughter does not like eggplant and it is a good alternative to eggplant parmigiana. My husband on the other hand loves eggplant and always wants me to make it. This year we planted a bunch garden and grew everything we needed but the zucchini plants didn’t do well and we only got about four eggplants. Oh well there’s always next year. ❤

[@idapretorius1261]

Thank you. God bless you. May God bless you with long life and strenghth to teach us for many years.

[@lauramolloy9777]

Amen 🙏

[@rebeccagines7369]

Grandma Gina! Thank you for teaching us to cook your delicious meals. Your instructions are thorough and you are fun to watch ❤

[@bmoisgood3228]

That zucchini is HUGE. I've been craving a zucchini parmesan for weeks now, I might have to make this!

[@robg8784]

These gems are still here with us if you have or know one tell them how much you love and Appreciate Them.

[@nokwazinzama2362]

I heard Viva Jesu , you have a beautiful voice grandma

[@frhythms]

I heard that, too! I love when she sings!

[@katieblair1000]

Thank you Grandma Gina. I made this for my family here in the UK and they loved it. ❤ I am making it again tonight but this time I'm using homemade salsa. x x

[@gijoker1150]

I've said it before, but what a treasure this woman is!! We love you Gina!! It's like having my grandmother back when she taught me how to cook!! You bring me such joy in addition to your wonderful recipes! Thank you!

[@novababe84]

"Just a follow me, you learn." My nonna used to say the same! It cracks me up everytime.

[@cherylsyoutubies]

Dear sweet Gina....how could it not be delicious with all the love you put into it?

[@peacefullife1677]

I love her 🥰 Thank you for teaching us - I lost my mother-in-law recently very suddenly and you cook so similar. I thought I had more time to learn from her but unfortunately life threw us for a loop. Thank you to you Gina for sharing, your cooking is closest to hers and my father-in-law always loves whatever I make from your recipe book. So I thank you 🙏 My family calls you "Nonna Gina" and they hear you singing to us. May God Bless you always. I can't wait to make this tomorrow...we have zucchini ready in our garden! Love from Toronto,Ontario 🇨🇦

[@laresasmith6408]

In love this lady ...😍😍😍😍she melts my heart with that accent...I can taste and smell her food from the screen

[@railbuilderdhd]

You can tell there’s love Gina’s cooking. The singing is full of love and so tasty as well. Bless you and your lucky family. Keep being you!❤

[@macieman]

i remember my mom, when i see you grandma. my Prayers to give you good health

[@JURONO71]

I love how she says, "just a follow me".

[@carlpatterson1521]

I'd like ta see ya'll create another channel, that focuses on cooking from every Grandma, from every Country in the World! I can't thank God enough for all the gifts we've all been allowed. Most Sincerely, carl

[@lisacorreia7160]

Brava! I am so happy to see you back in the kitchen. I missed your beautiful spirit. Stay happy and healthy beautiful Nonna. - ❤️ a fellow Jersey Shore Gal

[@sophiamac9100]

Grandparents are a gift God has given to humanity. Bless her!

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Gina, Glad to see you ok , Save me a slice, (With a glass of wine 😎), you could feed the world, Keep safe, All the Best Brian

[@kayleedebose8488]

Cooked with so much love and patience ❤️ I love how she doesn’t drowned it in sauce. Looked delicious! Will definitely try this! Thank you so much for sharing your warm personality and yummy food with us!

[@kyrieeleison2793]

Viva Christo Rey! I love when Nonna sings hymns when she cooks, reminds me of my own nonna. God bless her soul and God Bless you, Nonna Gina.

[@debdebdoodle]

Mama Gina! I Love You!!! You make me remember my Mother, Grandmother and Great-Grandmother who was born in Abruzzi. God Bless You!!🥰

[@julio_scissors]

I just bought your book from Amazon. I can't tell you much I love your videos, they remind me so much of my grandmother and all the wonderful meals she made for me. I can SMELL the food from the screen! Thank you and God Bless you.

[@terriarcher620]

She makes cooking so easy. No complicated instructions..make the best hommade minestrone because of her recipe. Have tried so many Nd with great success. . .

[@debbiewallace5587]

Hi our Nona, our Gina, we love you, our little Italian beautiful Lady!! God’s Blessings to you, always!!😘😘😘❤️❤️🙏🙏

[@debbielente4766]

Gina, i miss you, thanks for the veggie cooking, i love this one and eggplant. Love you, I just love when you sing. God Bless You Gina, and family. take care

[@hansphree3253]

I have never eaten zucchini but I would be willing to try this . Mouthwatering dish . Thank you for sharing !

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

It's better than eggplant, never bitter.

[@pattyhannam2986]

Love watching you Grandma! You are a real treasure! You make my heart happy🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@barbatloosenutproductions2027]

We love you Gina! May God bless you and yours!😍🙏🌹

[@SamtheMan0508]

That's exactly how I make eggplant Parm and it's delicious!

[@gailwalley8128]

Dear Ms. Gina I want to thank you for all the recipes that you have share with us. My grandparents are from Sicily and passed when I was very young. My mom showed me all the meals that her mother taught her. You have inspired me to write a cookbook with all the recipes that my mother taught me. Of course there was nothing written down so I had to create each of these recipes and measure out the ingredients. By the way I bought your cookbook and use it frequently. Thank you so much!! Gail

[@carollubrano9618]

What is the name of her cook book

[@user-qg8ob3du6i]

Gina you are amazing and wonderful ❤️ 💖 ♥️

[@kathrynbarker7967]

I so enjoy your posts, i think i can speak for everyone when i say, we all love you. ❤️

[@heathergutknecht1607]

Awww Gina! Sing sing to me.. I love you! Sweet Nonna!!! ❤

[@theprinceandthefrog2335]

I have it also, I love all the recipes and the stories, I would have bought it whatever the price it’s a good book, you gotta get it, it’s the real deal guys.

[@Mary-of6dn]

Nonna Gina, you remind me of my late Nonna with the wonderful dishes you create and your happy, joyful spirit! Thank you for sharing. God Bless you and your family! From Toronto, Ontario, Canada.❤️

[@rosamariann]

So comforting to see you. Going through a hard time right now; I started to watch this and I went from being on the verge of tears to a smile. God bless you ❤️

[@dcwoods100]

Feel better soon x

[@rosamariann]

@@dcwoods100 …thank you

[@bethannfisher1558]

This lovely Nonna is a delight to watch cook and her recipes are absolutely delicious.

[@dellroberts5869]

I love this little Lady. i have made many of her recipes.