Italian Grandma Makes Fettuccine Alfredo

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO:
¼ lb Butter
3 cups Heavy Cream or Half & Half
3 cups Grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1 lb Fettuccine Pasta
½ cup Chopped Fresh Parsley
Salt & Pepper to taste
Optional: Add cooked Shrimp, or Scallops, or Chicken (bit size), or Sweet Peas, or whatever you like!

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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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[llkid]

When you're sweet mother- in-law loves you enough to cook your favorite meal, sing you a song, and pray for your are really blessed!

[tessajimenez]

I miss my Nonna Ana...She said "Teresa you buy flower for me" so I bought her a beautiful Tulip ...she laughed so hard and say flower to make a bread...I realized flour...we laughed so hard.. those were our precious moments together

[jenntmjenn]

Grandmas like this, like mine, like yours, will never be born again 😭😭 Their whole life was just to be there for their family ❤️

[sudabehmoein]

A real woman, a real mom, a real mother in law.. a real cook.. all with love ❤️.. we need more women like her !

[AdnanDrift]

she broke my heart when her hand started shaking holding the spoon, she's still committed to cook and provide for her family, I love her for that. She reminds me of my grandma may she rest in peace. May god bless her soul <3

[veshaw.]

She's the reason why we gotta protect all the old folks at all costs

[jordynkl]

6:37 “ferst you gotta put da salta, da pasta taste-ah bedda!” Sweet Jesus I love this woman I’m crying 😭❤️

[artbyfaith]

What a beautiful blessing Gina is. She has brought happy tears when she asked GOD to Bless America, and to bless the WORLD.❤

[MissElisabelle]

What Italian people don't realize is that most of the American variations of traditional Italian recipes were invented by Italian immigrants themselves.
Mediterranean ingredients couldn't be found in US at the time, or were just too expensive/different from the ones in Italy, so they had to invent new recipes using the ingredients that could be easily purchased in US.
These recipes may not be traditionally Italian, but they are part of the Italian-American history and culture.
So, even though it's rare to find fettuccine Alfredo here in Italy, I still respect this grandma and the love and effort she puts in here dishes.

[katynrh]

I don't understand a word you are singing, yet it touches my heart and brings tears to my eyes. I feel the love. You are such a blessing, sweet Lady.

[leslietorres]

I can’t even pay attention to the recipe, she’s too cute 😂

[GDS-qtcz]

Imagine growing up eating this food everyday and made by someone as incredible as her. Family was truly blessed ❤

[CherylPorterVocalCoach]

She's the cutest thing I've ever seen.

[federicovanich]

I'm italian. When She sings at 14:32 I cry. I see my culture, my grand-mothers, my country... We called it "poesia".

[nomi]

I don’t have grandparents so this is so comforting to me. Thank you. Love your recipes

[ashleysimmons]

I love her so much!! I had to watch a few of her videos to understand her super awesome thick Italian accent! But she’s awesome. She cooks with love! She cooks because she enjoys it and her family is obviously happy with the outcome. She’s so sweet. I really just want to reach through YouTube n hug her!!! 🥰🥰😊😊
This is my favorite recipe from her. The Alfredo. I never liked Alfredo sauce. Ever!! I tried it at restaurants n friends n family’s houses. But, THIS!! RIGHT HERE. MOVE OVER VELVEETA. ITALIAN GRANDMAS STUFF IS LIKE HEAVEN! Rich, creamy, just damn perfect 👩‍🍳 ❤

[BreezerBeej]

My favorite Italian translation: “Liddle bah liddle” = “dump all of the cream at once.”

[jamesmichaelmackinthyr]

More than her cooking I just fell in love with her. How humble she shows herself... grazie nonna

[TheVeganwife]

My husband wakes me up this morning and tells me “You’re not dreaming, Gina’s back!” GREATEST NEWS EVER!!! Love you Nona Gina! So happy you’re back. So happy you’re son-in-law is back too!

[dianabraley]

I had a 80 year old grandma who would throw things on the stove and everything she made tasted delicious. The simplest things but it was magic. My grandma was from Jamaica but this Italian Nona reminds me of mine. Blessings to her. You can tell she loves cooking for her kids and grandkids.