GNOCCHI:
2 lbs Idaho Potatoes (900g)
1 extra large Egg
1 cup All Purpose Unbleached Flour (128g)
¼ tsp Pepper (1.5g)
1 tsp Salt (6g)
1 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese (100g)
2-4 oz Bench Flour - as needed (60-120g)
Add your favorite sauce and enjoy!
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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.
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Forget fancy chefs and tv shows, if you really wanna learn how to cook you gotta watch grandma’s channels like this one! Stay safe!!! ♥️♥️😍
Oh you wonderful lady. You love everybody, but we all love you too, Gina.. God Bless you and thank you for making us happy with your beautiful food.
Wonderful lady. I feel like I'm her grand daughter watching her teach me to cook. She is so lovely.
What a precious gift she is.
Good Lord, that kitchen must smell like heaven! “Pesta” and the “salsa” 😍 God protect and watch over our Gina and family ❤️
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Gina, I made your gnocchi. It was fantastic with the the cheese in it!
I don't know why but I'm finding watching Nona Gina cooking so comforting during this time. God bless her and her family for putting together these videos.
Truly a privilege to learn from such a gracious chef, fantastic teacher, and wonderful person! Thank you for your heart felt contributions Gina, and we are sending much love in return.
Her Accent is everything. I just want to hug her.. Sweet Lady..
People who ever give Gina a thumbs down have no heart, no brains and no Grandma Like this amazing and wonderful lady, she is a blessing from God Almighty for all the world to love.
Lydia Mashcka I agree with you. Gina is real, not those made up cooks that cannot cook an egg unless they have a book close by, lol. Those who give her a thumbs down are the ones that probably grew up on frozen dinners.
She is a wonderful lady💗
Very true in fact..Unfortunatel, some people did not learn how to say something nice and they enjoy being rude .. Love you granma Gina ..Keep it up and lots of love..Regards from Tunisia 🌺🌹🥀🌷
The one who thumbs down are insecure bcoz they are young but cannot even cook, unlike to lovely grandma gina inspite of her age she still.can cook like a chef.. 😘
Stay safe bella Gina. We your fans love you. I’m glad you’re with your daughter. 😘❤️🙋🏻🙏
I could hear her speak all day.❤
I just want to listen to you say "pecorino romano" on loop! Italian is so beautiful...
I've been here for 3 minutes but i already love this woman
Took me 42 seconds to sub.
Who could not love her !
Same 🖐😊
Same !!
May God bless you and keep you and your family safe.
I've made gnocchi with my Nonna many times..This brings back many good memories of my Nonna.. It make me smile because my Nonna never measured it was always a little of this a little of that..As I got older I measured the ingredients so I would know..We always ate the gnocchi with burnt butter and cheese..💕
I was just looking for a gnocchi recipe and came across the page of grandma Gina.Such an adorable woman!Thank you for sharing with us your wisdom in cooking,reminding to all of us that preparing food with love is essential.The breaking of her voice when giving advice about covid in italian just made me cry too😪You are everyone's grandma nonna Gina.Stay safe,we love you!🥰un grande abbraccio da un greco che vive in Germania. Il sud Italia è così simile al mio paese🙂. Amo l'Italia🇮🇹🥰🥰
I can see you have lost sleep. Is your family ok? Gina, you are such a sweet person and my heart just breaks for your heart being so worried. May you be blessed with peace, serenity and joy. God bless you and your family here and abroad.
'Until they dance on the water'...what a lovely way to say it...my heart. Hope you are all keeping well and safe over there, and thanks for doing another great video. Lots of love from Ireland x
This is such an uplifting video; I wish more people could be like her. It seems that everyone is sort of going crazy nowadays, when really people just need to relax and eat some good Italian food.
Dear Grandma Gina, I wish you were my grandma! I love watching you and learning from you. I had 2 grandmas, but they are both gone now and I miss them. So, I will adopt you! Love Sandy
Ms. Gina... I love your channel. You remind me of my Grandma. The way you talk especially. I loved her so much. She used to cook like you. I wish now that I had spent more time w/ her. Maybe learned Italian... but I was too young. I didn’t realize time was limited. When I watch your videos it brings me back in time to a very happy place. My loving Grandma. She would absolutely ADORE you... I know it.😊 Take care & stay well.
Gina - you express so genuinely. “We gotta listen, we gotta stay inside.” Your a wonderful inspiration for all of us to have hope. Your daughter and son-in-law are wonderful for taking you into there home for protection.
Wonderful and delicious food.❤
I love you nonna Gina, you are truly a gem! Now I’m hungry on my way to work lol. Hugs from Saskatchewan Canada
I love the way you explain everything in detailed description. You explain everything in detail and why you do what you’re doing.
Prayers for everyone all over the world. Yes for Italy too. May God guid is all. Gratitude for those on frontline too.
Gina, you make me feel at home and like a good Nona you make me feel that everything will be alright! I love gnocchi ♥️ thank you for the recipe and I hope you enjoy this time with your family, you are so special! ♥️
Made these today - incredible! So light, fluffy and flavorful. If you want to learn to cook literally anything you definitely need to learn from a grandma
How could anyone give you a thumbs down? Such love! Keep cookin Mama Gina.
I felt depressed, due to the lockdown, and loss of work thanks to the virus. But I have to say for 34:29 minutes it felt like my soul was a little bit lifted and got to enjoy myself. Thank you, and God bless.
Anybody who gave a thumbs down this amazingly precious, loving, woman who took time out of her day to make a video teaching you some traditional Italiano cuisine, ought to be ashamed of themselves God Bless you Nonna Gina
Agreed Joey
Amen what is wrong with people ?? She is a joy in every way!
The people that gave thumbs down are the name people that pronounce gnocchi Giyoki
Agreed Joe
I know - I feel so grateful to learn from her!
thank you grandma you’ve made me realize how easy it is to cook gnocchi ❤
Ikr my grandkids will love doing the (say with her accent) the decorations 😁
My mother is 98. Both her parents came to America from Italy as teens. Her mother was from Sicily; her father, Rome. Mom and I are watching this together. It is so heart- warming observing Mom watching Gina with such fascination. Her mother used to make this for a family of 10! Mom saw Gina and said, "oh! She even has the wooden board!" I took a quick picture. I wish I could share her expression with all of you!
God Bless you and your mom. Thank you for watching. You can share a photo with me on Instagram @buonapetitti
I’m from Italy and I love her, I make her biscotti all the times ♥️♥️
Dear Gina, greetings from Tuscany. Even though I live in Italy and I already know the majority of your recipes, I love watching your videos since you're such a sweet person and you remind me of my grandma. Probably that's why watching you cook makes me feel so peaceful. Our Country is bleeding now, but hopefully we'll make it through and come out of this stronger! Be careful (Riguardati)! Un abbraccione!
Please take care of Nonna Gina. She's a national treasure!
Gina! One of my favourite cook! So nice and big personality I like your singing, so lively A big surprise hidden away from the large crowd!
Very nice
Precious person. Love lives in her
Love you Nona, you remind me so much of my nanna , God bless you and may His face continue to shine on you and your family. Stay safe ❤❤❤
Gina,ja ne mogu zamisliti kraj dana bez tebe,svaku vecer,prije spavanja,ja gledam tvoje klipove,gledam tebe,a mislim na moju majku,nje nema vise.Gina,tako sam sretna sto postojis,i zaista sam mnogo,mnogo stetna.Cuvao te dragi Bog,dao ti dobro zdravlje i dugovjecnost.Ja ne znam bas najbolje engleski,ali se nadam da ces prevesti ove moje rijeci,i uputiti mi bar smajl.😊😊😊
I could watch her videos all day. love watching her hands as she lovingly prepares her dough and all her meals. She reminds me so much of my mom and grandma. God bless her!
Just like being at my Grandmother's. It makes me happy. I love you and will pray for you.
my name is johnnie I'm a chef restaurant owner from new york i love watching your videos, you remind me so much of my nonna in every way, that i feel like I'm with her when watching you keep up the great work stay healthy
Hope your safe and healthy 😊
I’m glad you are all together and taking care each other. ❤️🙏
There are lot of "chefs" making Italian food on KZhead, but Grandma Gina is now my go to channel for those recipes. Her son-in-law is so lucky, she is awesome. I feel like she is my own Grandma teaching me how to cook way out here in California, but from my home state of New Jersey. What a sweet woman! Thanks for the recipes, I'm happy to see you have a cookbook out now too.
How could anyone dislike this video? Whats wrong with those people?
Dear Miss Gina, Thank you for another wonderful recipe! May God bless and keep you always! You are a treasure, and we love you! ❤🍝😘
I was having so much anxiety last night with everything going on. Listening to her talk was so relaxing to me! I was able to fall asleep with a smile on my face after watching this! Thank you so much! God bless you and protect you and your whole family! 🙏❤️
I am SO GLAD she made these videos because now the recipes have been shared with not only family, but with the world. And that is priceless.
I love her, I can listen to her all day
Thank you so very much for the videos you make. For me, watching you brings back sweet memories of my Grandmother and my Mother, both now gone. Both of their mannerisms were a lot like yours. I miss them both terribly and watching and listening to you is very comforting. Stay safe and God bless.
Now I know why my gnocchi was a failure! Thank you for helping us through this hard time. Stay well, dear Grandma Gina.
Thank you for validating my pronunciation of gnocchi. I hear people pronounce it 'NO-CHEE" or "NO-KEE", but my Italian family has always pronounced it the way you do. To the family of Grandma Gina - My Italian ancestors are gone now, but watching your grandma takes me right back to those days when listening to a strong Italian accent was a normal part of my days growing up. Please appreciate and cherish the treasure you have in your life. And thank you for sharing her with us.😊
I adore how she adds the southern Italian 'ah' at the end of everything. I'm of Swedish & Irish descent, but have always loved Italian culture and cuisine, and Nonna Gina makes me feel like if I showed up at random she would be so very happy to make me a feast from scratch, just because that's her passion.
I demand to know who the people are that dared to dislike this golden women’s video!
there are just nasty bored people who have nothing better to do.
Sometimes, I notice that I accidentaly disliked my favorite videos. It happens when you have thumbs too big for your smartphone...
Gina, I just watched this episode (and I've watched others). You don't know what a wonderful job you do, not only with your cooking, but with your messages about life. You're covid message is brilliant. Find something you love to do while we get through this. Thank you from a loyal fan.
“A time will come when everything is ok” I love her and am so inspired by her love of cooking and encouragement.
Two of my granddaughters (11-yrs and 18-yrs) learned how to make gnocchi from you! We made a huge batch this past spring. Thank you for being such a good teacher! 🍷💕
Nonna Gina you spread joy to everyone watching you ..you’re such a blessing a good believer .pray for us
I am so glad you are not alone Grandma.
Gina....thank you for teaching us younger ladies “how to do” videos. I can not express in words what an inspiration and encouragement you are to me. Would you mind sharing what brand of potato ricer you used in your video? Also, I am looking forward to seeing your next video. Please tell your son in law and daughter “thank you” for me, for taking their time to edit your videos.
Thank you for your kind words. God Bless. I am using a Sur la Table potato ricer.
Bless this little grandma.❤️🙏🏼
Hi Grandma. I pray that you and your whole family are well. Take care and stay safe and well. 🥰
My initial thoughts and feelings exactly. In this time when our elders are deemed by some to be inexplicably and criminally (imo) considered expendable, I cannot think of a better example of why such dark and fatalistic thinking should be utterly and totally rejected than this vibrant and loving woman. Our elders are the repository of the knowledge that will sustain us into an uncertain future. Bless you Gina and the same to your family. Hope you are staying safe and healthy.
Dear Gina, I appreciate the planning, time and effort it must take to create your videos. I learn so much from you and I want to thank you for your stories, songs, recipes and wisdom. Thank you for your reassurance during this uncertain time.
When I watching a new video from grandma Gina, I always "like" the video first. Because I know I'll enjoy the time with her. : ) Feel like she is preparing food for me with so much love.❤️
You remind me of my Nonna she lived to be 99. When I watch you I just think of my Nonna the way you talk and they way you enjoy to cook. I'm a very good cook thanks to my mom and my Nonna. I enjoy watching your videos.
I am so glad you are doing well, please take care of your self and your family, I am praying for everyone in the world. Bless you
Gina! God's love and mercy to you and your family.
I remember as a child helping my nonna and helping my mother form the gnocchi with a fork. Sixty- five years have passed since that time, and you have inspired me to try making them for my family. Thank you so much for this video. Gina is such a gift to this world, and her wonderful team is extraordinary. Her uplifting messages and her genuine care for her viewers are a reflection of her compassionate character and kindness. God Bless you all.
She just makes me smile!!!
Thank you so much for this video. It was perfect! I’m so glad that you’re safe in the company of your family! Saúde Gina.
You are the best Grandma !
Gina is such a sweet spirit. It's a joy and an honor to be in the kitchen at her knee, learning all she has to share. 💗 Tonight my Son's fiancé and I will be in the kitchen together, and I'll be teaching her what I learned from Gina today.
These videos are priceless to me! My grandparents passed before I was born so I had to pick up what I could from my aunt. My dad's family immigrated from Italy through Ellis Island and my dad was a 1st generation American and WW2 Veteran. I lost him in 2009 at the age of 87. I used to love cooking his favorite foods and you bringing all of these recipes to help me remember how to make a lot of things that I haven't made in years. Cherish the time you have with your family, you never know how long you have with them. 💜FAITH, HOPE & LOVE 💜🙏
So happy to see your family taking such good care of you ❤️
I cannot begin to tell you how happy I am to find Gina on KZhead. My Italian mother (born in 1929 in Maddaloni, Italy) passed away in the beginning of January this year. She cooked EXACTLY like Gina!!! Watching Gina is bringing back the best memories watching my Mom cook. She used all the same recipes and techniques as Gina. Thank you for taking the time to post all your Grandma's cooking lessons! Ciao e grazie mille!! Angela
This is my new favorite youtube channel... Grazie molte Che Dio vi benedica. Tears have come to my eyes watching this one as she speaks of "back to normal" and "keeping busy inside". Then more tears as I read all the love from the comments.
My family is from nicaragua. Your grandmother ....she make me miss my grandmother :) Such strong personality and beautiful accent. My grandmother was very spansih creole. But oh how I miss her.
My mom is 88, born in Florence, Italy in 1932. She reminds me of my own momma! Tell her she's the greatest thing to happen to KZhead ever!
Thank You Nona Gina for your beauty, your passion for cooking and your love for your family, friends and your country. You are truly an inspiration. May God continue to keep you and your family healthy and happy during these difficult times. Thank you for sharing your family recipes. I appreciate them. ❤️🙏🏻❤️
Nonna Gina Please stay safe from the Covid we love you Very very much !!
Watching you was quite nostalgic. I'm of Armenian heritage, and I'm 63 this year. All of my family elders are passed. My grandmother was a wonderful cook--and our food memories are so evocative. Thank you for sharing your Italian recipes. My grandmother had no recipes, and if she had, they would have been written in Armenian. I think that I got my cooking talent from her and my mom (which everyone in my life appreciates!). Making these videos makes the recipes and techniques accessible--in perpetuity. I've not made your recipe for homemade gnocchi, but made another. We don't eat that much gnocchi, but I wanted to try making it. It is easy and the end result is delicious. Nothing tastes better than homemade anything. The dish this was featured in was a one pot gnocchi with italian sausage, cream, spinach and garlie with mozzarella. Our family really enjoys it. Thank you for sharing your recipes and techniques.
God bless you Gina, hope you stay safe.
You can sense her pain and anguish because of the state of the world battling a deadly virus. I salute you in carrying out a brilliant video inspite of your heartache for your beloved country. Warm hugs and stay strong grandma Gina and high five to the videographer. The sun will shine again on your beloved country.
Omg! Zoe Girl, I thought the same thing. The video was heartwarming and sad at the same time. I was thinking of her family and friends in Italy. Prayers. God Bless. Stay safe
The more I watch her videos the more I love her 😍❤️ You are such an amazing person nonna Gina!
You are everybody's NONNA'S God Bless you Gina !🙏
I’ve stumbled upon Grandma Gina’s channel as a gnocchi researcher in search of the perfect gnocchi to impress a girl and I have never felt so supported in any journey before. Grandma Gina, I hope you know how far you reach.
Update; the girl has broken her ankle and goes into surgery first thing tomorrow morning. I will now be making the gnocchi and freezing it in a care package with other items deemed suitable for such a situation. Grandma Gina, if you could add a few kind words for a very overwhelmed young lady I would be very grateful!
Me too!!
I need to know how this panned out?!
This is the way to do what I call your regular Italian cooking. I call it that because it's not like these restaurants serve, $20.00 dish of spaghetti, I dont think so, give me what I call plain Italian home cooking. This is why Gina's cooking is so good, no gadgets, no fooling around, just good HOME cooking. This is the best !!!
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Listened on my way to Palm Sunday mass and home! Yum! Growing up Italian I miss this beautiful family tradition. You were right- everything passed and we are altogether again✝️❤️
I ADORE this woman. I smile through the entire video. She gives perfect instructions and why she is doing it. PLEASE FOOD NETWORK. Give her a show. This wonderful Italian grandmother will have the best show of the network!. This is must see TV. I'm so glad I found her.
Hi Grandma Gina!! Love watching you make all sorts of yummy stuff!! My husband watches too and he enjoys that you sing while waiting for the next steps. Everyone has gifts and yours are bringing joy, cooking, baking and singing. We don't understand the words but as he says when you have such joy in your heart who needs translations? You are singing to God and we get to listen . Thank you Grandma Gina!!! ❤❤
Thank you so much I need to learn to cook more and I love gnocchi Boun-a-Petitti - The World's heart aches for Italy....I went there in 1999 - Stay well, Stay safe....from Canada
Everybody needs a nonna like Gina!
Gina you are a national treasure to both Italy and the USA!! god bless!
I’m not a little kid anymore, but I miss my Grandma and the food she prepared. Thank you, Gina!
When I was a boy, I would occasionally come home from school and notice a sheet on the bed full of gnocchi's that my mother made. I knew supper was going to be great. It was always a treat. She never used cheese while making them, but that does sound tasty. Gina, your message at the end of the video made my eyes water a bit. Glad you are with your daughter and son-in-law. Be safe. Ciao.
Love you too Nonna Gina! Would love to see photos of you and your family in Italy when you talk about the old days.
How sweet is this human being?! Just delightful to watch, much love!
Love you to Grandma! Stay safe.
Thank you Gina. May you and your family be well. Take care💗
Thank you for the tip to cook the potatoes in their skins and peel after. I tried a recipe elsewhere and they did not recommend this and the dough took a lot more flour. Your method is much better.
I love this woman!! God bless you Nona Gina 🥰 I wish I had a Nona like you 🤗❤️
Nonna, and yes.... i wish i had too
There’s absolutely nothing I don’t love about watching Gina make good homemade food. Thank you.
Sweet Gina you did it again ❣️ Looks so delicious! Thank you! Much love and many prayers to you and your family. Very happy you’re staying with your family so you all can be together during this difficult time.🥰
Wonderful! Now that I found you, I can't stop watching your videos. I'm so happy your son-in-law wanted you to make gnocchi. I've made it before, but it didn't turn out as delicious as yours. This demonstration was fantastic! I could watch you cook and bake in the kitchen all day long! I'm also happy your loving daughter is taking such good care of you. 2020 has been a very difficult year for people. I look forward to watching all of your videos!
I find it amazing to see what three potatoes could really make.