Italian Grandma Makes Gnocchi

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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[definitelyjulia]

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.

[gemahoeksema]

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!!! ♥️♥️😍

[catibree]

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.

[PaullaWells]

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.

[ceecee]

Good Lord, that kitchen must smell like heaven! “Pesta” and the “salsa” 😍
God protect and watch over our Gina and family ❤️

[nf]

Stay safe bella Gina. We your fans love you. I’m glad you’re with your daughter. 😘❤️🙋🏻🙏

[dianecataldo]

Grandma gina so happy to hear youre still alive...i heard you had passed ..they told me the wrong person.❤❤❤❤
🎂 Happy Birthday Grandma Gina🎈and many many more happy & healthy ones🎈🎈🎈😊we love to you !😊😊

[clionamm]

'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

[lydiamashcka]

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.

[mamaoft]

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! 🙏❤️

[carybrown]

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.

[patriciabennett]

Prayers for everyone all over the world. Yes for Italy too. May God guid is all. Gratitude for those on frontline too.

[ml]

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.

[marygabaree]

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.

[Flaneurgr]

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🇮🇹🥰🥰

[s.r.r.]

Wonderful lady. I feel like I'm her grand daughter watching her teach me to cook. She is so lovely.

[midna]

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!

[DreamDrift]

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! ♥️

[emmathegreat]

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.

[andbaskets]

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