LONG CAVATELLI:
14 cups Flour (plus more as needed)
14 extra large Eggs
2 tablespoons Salt
1½ – 2 cups water
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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.
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29 Comments
I'm happy for you God bless you all 🙏
I love seeing this!!! It reminds me so much of how my big family gets together to make tamales
What a beautiful video of a beautiful family! Thanksgiving blessings to all of you!
Thank you for bringing back so many wonderful memories Gina and your sisters. A lovely video and recipe x thank you all so much x
This warms my heart so much it reminds me of my own family.
Beautiful just beautiful ladies, the joy of sisters all working together 💗💗💗
I’m only as far as the dough has come together but I had to say how joyful it is to watch you all. I’m smiling.
When you’ve made the first cut into portions and roll out with the pin, is it the sort of dough that would work going through a pasta machine several times to get it thinner?
Great respect for the arm strength to roll this stiff dough. xxx
I love Gina. How beautiful to see her with her sisters. I feel like I know her, she is just so real. She inspires me to want to cook Italian.
This was so beautiful! Loved watching this reunion. It was fabulous to c the kids!
I love ❤️ you ❤️ 🥰🥰🥰
Oh that was beautiful- I wish I had sisters to be able to share such love and joy – grateful to be able to experience your family love :
These lovely ladies remind me of my Portuguese grandmothers and aunts making Portuguese sweet bread together. They always make the sign of the cross before working on an important meal. And singing to Our Lady and Jesus was priceless!!❤
Oh my your in Canada! So am I cause I live here just outside Toronto. Wow how lovely that you could get together with your sisters. I think I'd get along with Maria very well because I like to drink wine too!! That pasta looks so good. Nice family. I luv you videos Gina. I'm so hungry now!
Such a sweet time together. I’m sure this will be a lovely memory for them to look back on. This looks like a ton of hard work. Whoever eats this food better sing and dance with gratefulness! ❤
Wow! So incredible to see.
So precious having the sisters together!
Is so nice to be with sisters.i all so God permite me next year to be with my sisters am the older Sister of 5girls n 4 boys the boys are older than me,
we have to enjoy our sibblings when we could.mama Jina thank for sharing blessed you n your familia
Viva Gesu! Viva Maria!! Enjoy your time con Tua sorelle!!
Thank you, Ms. Gina, for being so kind to share your special recipes and your beautiful family with all of us! You make me smile, you make me cry, and you make me wanna cook for my family. God bless you, your sisters, and your family!
Happy Thanksgiving!!🦃🍁
Wonderful to watch Grandma doing her thing with her sisters. It brings me such great joy to watch them and then plan my meal around her menu. I'm Italian as well and loved watching my mom and grandma make the pasta we ate in the evening. Such memories – thank you!
So great! Buon A Petition.)
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What a beautiful time to spend with family, cooking and singing. I'd love to know the title of the song that you were singing to the Blessed Mother. Happy Thanksgiving!
I always love Gina's videos. This one is special. Thank you for including the pictures of your family at the end.
Love watching the 3 sisters work together. God bless you all!✝️🙏💗💗💗
Welcome to Canada Gina! The 3 sisters are SO sweet, I could watch them all day. Gina is very kind by letting her sister finish mixing in the eggs. You could tell she wanted to get in there and mix it herself but she's being a patient teacher. I always love seeing her sister, the Sister
Gina watching you and your sisters was such a joy, I never had a sister and watching you I realize what I so missed out on not having a sister, thank you for this touching vid, and showing how to make this Pasta, just loved the singing may the Lord bless you and your beautiful family
Good Catholic Italian family!! Ave Maria!!
So nice to see you & your sisters all together in the kitchen making pasta for the Family!!!
Ciao, Nina in Seattle, WA