Spaghetti aglio e olio - Gianni Mola: Next Food Network Star audition

I got some news, GNB fans. I'm trying out for the next season of the Next Food Network Star and this is the audition video I put together for the powers that be over there.

Food was always a big part of my life. Whenever we'd get together, we'd do it over food. And my mother, she would fill the table with her excellent food and lots of it. If we had roasted peppers, everyone had to have enough roasted peppers. If we had pasta, everyone had to have enough of the pasta. Everything had to be in abundance.

One of the dishes she made that I loved was spaghetti aglio e olio. Or spaghetti ayool, as we called it in the old neighborhood. It's about as Italian as it gets: a few ingredients all of excellent quality cooked simply to let each shine. In each bite, you get a little bit of the pasta, a little bit of the oil, a little bit of the garlic, a little bit of the spice. It's an excellent dish that I'm so happy to share with you.

[acrophobe]

Food Network has other priorities, like airing reruns of Diners Drive ins and Dives for 6 hours a day every day, and 8 or 9 new contest shows every year where washed up B list celebrities and bloated alcoholic singers from the 70s must cobble together a 4 course gourmet meal out of raspberry jam, Velveeta, and a bucket of rotten old fish heads, and cook using only a butter knife, an ironing board, and a hair dryer. and all 9 new shows are hosted by Guy Fieri, everyone's favorite tour guide to Flavortown.
Food Network used to have quality programming. Now they're just embarrassing.

[SanahSaysHello]

You'd be incredible to see on Food Network, and actually one of these reasons why I'd start watching it again. The channel needs to bring back more actual cooking shows, and your classics have proven delicious and incredibly enticing to follow. Best of luck with the audition! Ciao!

[tinamc]

So glad you are back, and we can't wait to see you on TV!!! Love your old Italian way

[rosejuliano]

Gianni,
Good luck with the Food Network.  Your recipe brought back memories from our kitchen in NJ.   Wish I was there to enjoy the pasta with you!
Ro

[jenniferjavier]

I was interested on your upcoming trips to Italy. Any one planned in 2015?

[tjnaevans]

Nice job!   Best of luck Gianni! Nice job of story telling in amidst the cooking demo. Usually what they are looking for! Love your videos and I've learned many solid techniques from you as well as enjoying your old time Italian recipes. My wife and I are avid NFNS watchers and the chance of having you on it would be a hoot!  Almost like a "friend of ours" being on TV   

[maddalenasalacki]

I'm so happy that I found you. I enjoy listening to you and watching you cook. It brings me home, New Haven, Ct.

[DanielBMr-SundaySauce]

Gianni, if you don't win, "there's no justice in the World." You're Awesome .. I'd rather watch your videos than anyone on the Food Network .. You Rock !!

All The Best,
   Daniel

[nancybee]

Wonderful! Thank you for yet another fantastic recipe! Love the wine rule - wouldn't want to break a rule!  

[JonConley]

Ciao, Gianni! Good luck to you, and thanks for sharing the stories about your mother. Your videos always remind me of my childhood and I appreciate that immensely.

Food Network: Your channel needs more _actual cooking shows_ and less Guy Fieri eating things. I miss the days of _Molto Mario._ Gianni is a great cook and personality who is entertaining, engaging, and very straightforward. This is the sort of programming I want to see on your channel again.

[antonioportolesi]

amazing...exactly how me and my family makes it

[juliagiacinto]

Good luck, Gianni! I love your videos, you make delicious Italian-American comfort food!

[Seriousda]

I still make this today only with a little extra anchovies I love them. Love your videos Gianni makes me miss mama but a good miss ya know!

[chefgarrin]

Gianni, you are the best, personality goes a very long way and you have an abundance. I have tested many of your recipes and even used some in my cooking classes.... thank you for your hard work and love of food.
Chef Garrin

[phillipsmom]

Could you please make a traditional Italian "Tomato All the recipes I find use mayo, I don't want to use mayo, yuck! Thanks, good luck with your audition.

[APortaA]

Good Luck with the audition. I wish you well. If the producers don't choose you they are "Pazo." Anthony from Hoboken

[Livealittle]

Che carino! Love that you showed us the little stool you used to stand on so you can see when your mom was cooking! I love that! Big hug to you, Gianni! I hope you’re okay. You haven’t uploaded in a while and I just discovered you. I stopped watching the Food Network a few years back but I’d watch if you were on! Chive diamo! Ciao ciao! 😊🙏🏼👍🏼💕💕💕💕💕

[brycearcher]

If Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives got cancelled in exchange for GianniTV I would not complain. Real food, real people, real personality. In bocca al lupo!

[reohtz]

Gianni, you should have been selected for Food Network but it is their loss amico mio! Is that Asian young lady named Kait by any chance?

[SigShootermm]

Screw foot network. Before you knew it you're selling knives...Not sure if it worked out, but I hope you found something worth your time