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Italian Grandma Makes Pasta with Broccoli

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PASTA WITH BROCCOLI
1½ pounds of broccoli, washed and cut into bite size pieces
Salt
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
4 garlic cloves, chopped
¼ teaspoon hot pepper flakes to taste
1 pound of pasta of your choice
¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
½ – 1 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese

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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!

29 Comments

  2. catibree1

    It was so wonderful to see you again, and to know you are doing so good. You bring a little Italian light into our lives. Thank you Gina for all your time you spend with us and for us.

  4. none

    Your son-in-law is so lucky. You're so kind to make dishes as he likes. Your hair looks wonderful like this. So, did you remodel your kitchen??? Tell us about your new ovens! I notice they are higher up now so you don't have to bend down.

  6. Jack Giralico

    Mamma Gina!! Buon a petitti. Love your dishes. Love to listen to you. You bring back so many childhood memories of my Grandma and her cooking in our kitchen when I was a young boy.

  7. Lee De Freitas

    I missed you. So happy that you posted this. I’ll try it, looks fabulous! Love your new hair style Gina. ❤

  8. Kris Keyser

    So good to see you Mama Gina! Lovely dish, and a lovely song you sang for us!♥️ Thank you for making our days and this world a little brighter!! Happy Mother’s Day 💐

  9. Kevin Wilson

    Looks delicious! Absolutely glad to see your awesome recipes! Love your channel! Kevin from Bowmansville Pa!

  11. Maeverly Lilith

    Hello Mama Gina❣️ I am always happy to see you❣️I TRULY hope you are doing well❣️Although I am not Italian at all, your videos make me feel like I am getting a “slice” of home. 💜💜💜

  13. PH57

    Thankyou so much Gina. God bless you and all thé famille. So happy to see your vidéos again. ❤❤❤

  20. Dolly 'HulaDoll' Reynolds-Dolce

    I had a really bad day today, and I just opened up Facebook and saw that favorite Italian Grandma had put up a new video. I don't care what she's cooking, just her intro and smiling self made me feel instantly better!!! I love you so much! Now to see the rest of the video, and what amazing food you cook up today!

  23. Robyn Gaffney

    Mama Gena it is so very good to see you, I am going to try that that looks so delicious, happy Mother's Day mama Gina..❤

  28. James N Brenda

    Bless you!!!♥️
    You really touched my heart with your song!!
    I felt like I floated back in time with you!!
    Thank you so very much for sharing!!
    Happiest Mother’s Day to you!🌹🌸🌷

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