Pasta Grannies enjoy 'silk handkerchiefs' pasta with pesto!

Nadia shares her recipe for 'mandilli di saea' or silk handkerchiefs with pesto - a dish typical of the Genova area in Liguria. She not only makes her own pasta, she also makes her own flour - and the result is delicious! Nadia uses the 1 egg for every 100g of flour rule, but relies more on the feel of her dough rather than the actual measurements because hand-milled flour behaves differently to shop bought flour. If some of you want to follow Nadia down this road, Fidibus is a good make which you can find online.

[@jymbuss]

She is both amazing in her talent as a gardener and chef as well as beautiful. She has a classic beauty look about her. That pasta looked perfect.

[@Alfakkin]

I thought the same...I wish I could age like her...lovely home and cat 😻

[@hslev]

I've been a fan for a long time, but this one take the prize. Growing all her own vegetables? Milling her own flour? Wood-burning stove? If it weren't for the pandemic, I'be checking plane fares and heading straight to her door!

[@sunitafisher4758]

🌸 me too, she’s amazing

[@martinmillar8447]

She’s bossing the whole job!

[@angelaberni8873]

I'm from there and believe me,they are fabulous!! Bought pesto is no relation to what this lady has made here. The experts will never use blenders for this as the heat from the blender and the consistency will change the final result.

[@alisonnorcross951]

I ll be going with you

[@mygetawayart]

it's pretty common here to grow your own produce. My family does it too.

[@bachershire3693]

Signora Nadiaaaaa!!!! Voglio annegare in quel mortaio pieno del suo pesto 😍😍😍😍!!!! Bravissima !!!!! E grazie di mantenere viva la tradizione! Un abbraccio da una genovese che vive all'estero!

[@angelaberni8873]

Anch'io. Sono in 💃

[@angelinaparodi9721]

My Grandfather came to America from Genoa..this is truly amazing to watch!!

[@rarafarara]

I wish I can live like this, I barely go out of the house and fully introverted, to grow my own food and relax like this would be heaven, the life in a capital city is just so fast I cant keep up, making pastas on my own sounds relaxing

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

What a fantastic cook. She could even be a great chef if she wanted to.

[@docteurmiracle5899]

Ma che forza questa signora! La semplicità della vita immersa nella natura. Ovviamente costa un bel po' di fatica ma questa è un'altra qualità di vita, inimmaginabile per le anime urbane.

[@nadiabassignani1943]

La fatica è tanta, ma anche la soddisfazione...ho vissuto in città fino alla pensione, e 15 anni fa mi sono presa una casa in campagna e mi sono messa a fare la contadina...sto ancora imparando!.

[@lut4579]

Thank you for another wonderful episode. I enjoy meeting all of these WONDERFUL grannies and look forward to the next one. I’m trying to catch up With all the ones I have missed! They make my day e wry time!❤️

[@nonchalant5315]

Bless. This grannie really has brought home cooking to the next level, I understand that they would grow their own vegetables, but to make her own flour as well?! Amazing! I can just imagine how lovely and cosy her home is with all this extra effort she puts in her cooking.

[@souadghazal2533]

complimenti indeed on everything .. she loves lighthouses and I love the art on her apron : ) I am jealous , really jealous ! Encore with Nadia please and thanks.

[@GolDreadLocks]

These recipes, and the love that goes into them, makes you want to get into the kitchen and start cooking/baking!!

[@paolograscelli8578]

Bravissima e bellissima!

[@nessuno1948]

Che bella signora e che bel posto.

[@protocolofficer2629]

Give Granny a big kiss from me! She is a real pasta maestra!

[@saturndirect8085]

Simply BEAUTIFUL.

[@theresasquirestheresa]

Thank you 💚 Loved this video! Just have to ask: Who were the haters giving this awesome video a thumbs down?!

[@lonabremer9884]

Beautiful! Exquisite!!

[@Loulou-sr3tk]

Elle est très belle, comme toutes les pasta grannies.

[@louiscy]

She must be a good cook, she tasted everything before serving them.

[@adarshinishyamala2461]

Can we know more about Nadia. In love with her zen quality 💐

[@selfesteem3447]

I agree with GYM BUSS, she’s a classic beauty💛

[@markitsche987]

What a huge kitty!

[@AngelaSkinner]

Beautiful!

[@DrGlynnWix]

This is the first granny to use wholemeal flour, I think.

[@docteurmiracle5899]

Contrary to what most western health gurus would tell you, wholemeal flour isn't a traditional thing in Italy at all. Virtually all other ladies presented by Pasta Grannies use traditional white flour or semolino. The elderly people who remember the WW2 time still curse the rough texture of the wholemeal flour used in those times when the "normal" flour wasn't available. I still remember back in 1990's how the grannies jabbered about their doc who told them to have " this wholemeal pasta which tastes like crap".

[@indispettito]

ecco, io vorrei invecchiare come lei: saggia e serena. Magari in compagnia del barbuto assaggiatore!!!

[@Psychoanalytical87]

This is the type of woman I want to become. Self sufficient, using natural local ingredients, the energy of an 18 year old, in a beautiful environmentally friendly home 🌱🌻🌾🌳🌹🌿

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

And apparently, quite alone as well. Not so ideal.

[@nicotinedealer7653]

@@nonenoneonenonenone who cares, she's happy and doing better than us city-dwellers

[@angelaberni8873]

Who said that she is alone?

[@angelaberni8873]

@@mondociaociao Poi meglio soli che mal accompagnati😂

[@pats2058]

I want that beautiful wood burning stove!

[@AMabud-lv7hy]

This channel deserves more popularity

[@erichenderson6515]

More like one of the videos deserves to be nominated for a James Beard Award for Best Online Video, Fixed Location and/or Instructional.

[@stevelogan5475]

I say it every week friends

[@panuntukan]

Simply my favorite. For Turkish genuine recipes in English go to Ayşenur Altan's "Turkish Food Recipes" YT channel.

[@theresasquirestheresa]

Agreed!

[@souadghazal2533]

@@panuntukan Turkish cuisine is one of my favorites that many cultures were inspired by it/spent hours watching videos showing authentic recipes made by Turkish ninés, not modern day housewives from big cities; the amazing skills of rolling the yufka dough to paper thin without even having to lift it .... sometimes better then the Italian grannies; the food of the Sultans !

[@jamesdooling4139]

This granny is beautiful in that tough, womanly way of self-sufficience. Glorious!

[@pastagrannies]

hi James, yes Nadia is travelling her own path and enjoying it 🌺😊 best wishes, Vicky

[@panuntukan]

This video is in winter time. I bet her large amount of big and flashy basil doesn't come from her garden, but imported from a far country. Also the pine nuts aren't for sure from Italy, but from US or Turckey.

[@theresasquirestheresa]

James Agreed 💚

[@ItalianFoodBoss]

Stéphane .Muras we do produce a lot of pine nuts in Italy, not sure why you think otherwise. We do have many pine trees, especially in coastal areas such as Genova where Nadia comes from or the South, where I come from. As per the basil, not sure. Looks like a lot but there are ways to grow basil in winter too. Have a look at my channel if you're interested in Italian food! Ciaoooooo from the ITALIAN FOOD BOSS 💪🇮🇹

[@Ardoxsho]

@@panuntukan In winter basil is produced in greenhouses, of which there is no dearth locally: the Genoese are very particular about buying local produce, as the flavour is completely different. Greenhouses may or may not be the most sustainable thing, agreed - but it's certainly not imported. And by the way, I suspect this lady - like most of us who are fortunate enough to grow their own - has a full stock of pesto in her freezer that she prepared in the summer. My guess is she wanted to show how to make pesto in this video, so she bought some fresh basil just for that purpose. As for pine seeds, the Italian ones are super expensive these days (winter or summer, no big difference); but again, it's one of the few things that a Genoese is most willing to pay for. You can tell Italian pine seeds from colour and size: I leave you to figure out how.

[@j.j.bennett661]

Another fabulous episode. I simply can’t get enough of this cooking magic.

[@Alfakkin]

And the cat is beautiful...

[@solino2002andrea]

La signora, oltre che brava, è simpatica, ha una gran classe e sono sicuro che è una donna di cultura. Si capisce da come parla, dai gesti controllati e sapienti e dal volto: sembra una persona che ha sofferto, ma deve avere una forza ed una dignità incredibili.

[@nadiabassignani1943]

Grazie, Andrea, sai valutare le persone...Ho insegnato per 35 anni, sono ancora in contatto con alcuni miei alunni, e dopo la pensione ho scelto di vivere in modo semplice e fare la contadina...l'orto mi dà molte soddisfazioni!

[@eugenefdscodes]

Oh my goodness she’s so beautiful

[@midoann]

From Japan, congratulations everything is just amazing: she is beautiful, slim well dressed, her kitchen tools: I envy her!!!, everything from scratch!!! Speechless!

[@alisonnorcross951]

Slim healthy elegant

[@nealieanderson512]

This looks fantastic. Her skill is amazing....simple recipe with outstanding ingredients. I love the flat wooden spatula, wood burning stove, table top grinder, and mortar and pestle. She’s an amazing chef granny. Loved it!

[@patriciavincent5076]

Beautiful, beautiful Granny! And love her home. Such a wonderful life!

[@alefn8920]

Qui è Lumarzo c è anche un altro video di Gattorna co trofie di castagne e pesto di prezzemolo (mia nonna era di Monleone ed effettivamente lei nel pesto metteva anche un po' di prezzemolo,(Per i puristi Impensabile oggi)

[@nadiabassignani1943]

Si, Ale, una volta usava aggiungere il prezzemolo al pesto, o sostituirlo completamente nel periodo invernale, quando il basilico non veniva prodotto industrialmente nelle serre....ora non é più necessario, lo trovi anche a gennaio. Io sto a Pannesi, a 600 mt, e il mio basilico muore all'inizio di settembre...

[@atrinka1]

I loved it when she said, "here is the parsley!" not in a supermarket or a fridge😍 brava!

[@leporello7]

Thanks again for this video! I appreciate the longer format of this last few videos with the slightly more relaxed pace and context shots.

[@grease52]

"mandilli de sea" fazzoletti di seta in italiano, sono buonissimi e la signora li fa benissimo. Sapori di casa e tanti ricordi

[@VeraLucia-qs1jp]

Que molho pesto maravilhoso.

[@theclumsycook7550]

This is amazing! I love pesto pasta, fresh ingredients are seriously the best.

[@DNAofDeath]

Oh wow I’m SO SO IMPRESSED! God bless this wonderful lady!!!!

[@lee9604]

She is amazing! Please, do another video featuring her. She was wonderful to watch, I would love to see her again!

[@rosabosco9258]

Bella signora e ottima ricetta 😍 questo canale fantastico! Complimenti!

[@bug4rr]

I am Indian but keep coming back to this channel ..just amazing food with so much love

[@TG-eh8uo]

Nadia is a Renaissance woman! i want to spend a few days with her learning, absorbing, and marveling. Perfetto, brava Nadia!

[@ThePricipleOfParsimony]

Wow...the amount of work...that is disciple and dedication...brava signora.

[@mariaflores4804]

Lovely lady. A sacred way of living. Beautiful style of cooking.❤️ Thanks for sharing.

[@pixiedustinajar]

So homey and wholesome! Sitting thousands of miles away in India, I can't help but imagine how wonderfully that garden-fresh pesto drapes the 'silky' pasta in its cheesy, nutty deliciousness. And, Nadia has such an awesome screen presence and personality just like other amazing grannies you feature on your channel. Keep up the good work!

[@gayathri6400]

She is my favourite granny from all the videos

[@jimkobe64]

The most beautiful elegant lady!

[@lazios]

Complimenti Signora Nadia, il tempo non è riuscito ad intaccare la sua bellezza (e per quel Pesto pagherei oro 🙂).

[@dayofthelords8371]

Amazing!! Thanks so much for sharing

[@CBJAMPA]

That pesto looks absolutely grandioso! Hmmmmmm .... 👏👏👏

[@chrisewan673]

This is one of the best episodes, along with Giggina and Cicci because we see more cooking techniques and how the pasta is used. Nadia is magnificent.

[@Loulou-sr3tk]

Elle est belle... on l’ imagine plus jeune... wow. De plus, quelle forme, vitalité.

[@laiszimmermann547]

what a beautiful video! liguria is a very special region very dear to my heart and this lady is amazing.

[@susanapol382]

Nadia, de nonna a nonna, eres una hermosa mujer, en todo sentido, que Dios te conserve y cuide!!!!

[@zekeland]

Wonderful channel, particularly this episode.

[@kimquinn7728]

It looks so creamy and silky! Brava Nonna! I wish I could sit at your table. You are an artist.

[@AP-fg8vt]

I could probably live in that house for the rest of my life..Nadia exudes remarkable strength and elegance! Much love 💕

[@ninababy8]

Wow! Beautiful! What an awesome lady. Tough and feminine! I admire her

[@nn6404]

This woman is who I aspire to be.

[@toshibatewari5926]

This is the grandma I'm going to be ♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@johnsonfamilyvidsvlogs3745]

WOW amazing how much she did. 👍🏼🙂

[@BUSeixas11]

I hope she stays safe and healthy during this crisis. Take care everyone!

[@DaniDesMarais250]

She is so impressive and knowledgeable! My mouth is watering- looks delicious!

[@verybighomer]

Look at that Pecorino Sardo cheese and imagine how much flavour this will add!

[@suzzmartin]

That pesto is a pure labour of love! I’ve done it in a pestle and mortar, swearing all the way! But loved the end result...

[@MilletteKish]

One of my favorite pasta grannies video. It's so rustic and from her gardenegative which I think everyone is longing for - to grow their own and live off the land. Thank you.

[@matteocaspani4628]

che bella signora! e che bella casa

[@CristinaDeganiCantoni]

meraviglioso! Que bella cucina e abile signora! Le mie congratulazioni 🙏

[@tkarcher940]

Mandilli de saea alla Genovese with pesto (puree garlic clove, pine nuts in mortar with pestle, then basil in small batches) then equal parts Parm and Peccorino

[@acoolgirl7221]

Looks perfect and my mouth already watering))))

[@besehee]

Quanta bellezza in questo video.

[@flostevematt]

The "Pasta Grannies" email is my favorite part of my week!

[@vivianahernandez3343]

Complimenti!

[@1sunstyle]

I used to like pesto with green peas and red potatoes and pasta of course. We went into the San Fernando Valley coming from the Hollywood Hills and went to the Italian Deli for the good cheese. All the stuff you get at the grocery stores tastes like wood.

[@SevenDaysofStyleNY]

These women are just amazing❤️

[@chrisp5526]

What do people normally eat with pesto-pasta? I made pesto-pasta, and served it with a shredded carrot salad, flavored and marinated with lemon juice/olive oil/salt/pepper. I also served homemade sundried tomatoes with it. By the way, everything looked amazing!

[@GiulianoArcinotti]

You must try "muscoli ripieni" in La Spezia then you can say you have really lived 😁😁

[@lauraashurst7756]

How could anyone give this a thumbs down??? Crazy.

[@famousseamus17]

What a beautiful, talented woman.

[@angelaberni8873]

These Italian grannies soon will be obsolete. So very sad that young people prefer the crap sold in supermarkets just because it's convenient. It has no nutritional value whatsoever and too many added chemicals 😭😭

[@davidmann8254]

Wonderful, a very competent cook and an inspiration. Thank you for posting

[@angrybirds719]

That looks mouthwatering 🤤

[@AirrowRocket]

If I could crawl into my PC screen to get a bowl of that I would. Loved it Vicky...and her!

[@alwaysyourzebra]

She has the stamina of the Energizer Bunny!! Gosh, I need to get in shape.

[@randygeyer4730]

Strong beautiful granny with delicious food!

[@angelaberni8873]

Bravissima signora Nadia. Sento il profumino da qui 💃💃💃😂👏💖

[@kateli1880]

Why? I’ve eat the green shoots in garlic.. Looks delicious!! Where else in North America can I try this dish? OMG!! The exact ingredients is probably impossible to get I’m sure.

[@all8690]

How can I find out what sized pasta board she uses.. or what size is the average with the pasta grannies? Wanting to build the right size and this channel is my go to for pasta:)

[@jessicagodfrey7438]

She’s glorious! I dream of running off and living my life like this.

[@Beatrice_bb]

Signora bella, vi ammiro e anche se non vi conosco vi adoro. Vorrei poter assaggiare e vivere nel quotidiano con il vostro stile di vita. È ammirabilevedere come prepara addirittura la farina. Lunga vita e tanta serenità.

[@skyrocketcoast219]

My favorite dish is your pesto!thanks. Great channel

[@Neenerella333]

I have that same mortar and pestle. Never thought to put a small fabric coaster under it. Thanks Nadia!

[@nonenoneonenonenone]

I always use the whole clove of garlic. What's the problem if some is green or not?

[@poojadesai1480]

Fresh ingredients for the best pasta! Love her lifestyle, top class!! 😊

[@debraboyea7776]

This one I different but I'll bet it has a wonderful flavor!

[@joeschmoe8624]

I’m biased but all these Italian grannies have their shit together. Love!

[@panuntukan]

The word "mandili" who passed into the Ligurian language (in Italian handkerchief is said "fazzoletto") comes from Arabic. You find it also in Spanish and Turkish (mendil).

[@souadghazal2533]

yes