92 year old Gina makes extra long fusilli pasta with stuffed aubergines!

92 year old Gina makes extra long fusilli pasta with stuffed aubergines! | Pasta Grannies

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8 ай бұрын

Fusilli from the village of Felitto are extra long and fine and Gina shows us how to make them, along with an aubergine/eggplant dish which also be served on its own.
for the pasta: 450g semola rimacinata/durum wheat flour, 50g 0 flour, 3 eggs and about 100ml of water
For the melanzane: 4 slim eggplant/aubergines, 100g goat or sheep milk cheese, 20g breadcrumbs, 2 teaspoons chopped parsley, 3 eggs, salt, pepper
oil for frying.
Tomato sauce: 1/4 onion, 500ml passata, salt

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@marisamarcelli1335 8 ай бұрын

Complimenti Gina! This is the best cooking “show” . No rushing, no slapping the food, no yelling, just “ slow and tell” . Love all the episodes.

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

hi Maria, I'm delighted Pasta Grannies is your favourite. 🙂 🌺🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@emmylou-y4b 8 ай бұрын

So many of these women spent their earlier years toiling in the fields. They might have to modify how they do things but they are still incredibly active. They are truly inspirational. God bless them and you for bringing them to us.

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

It's my privilege and pleasure - thank you for appreciating them 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@VelkePivo 8 ай бұрын

Gina’s movements are so fast and sure. A centenarian in waiting.

@sharendonnelly7770 8 ай бұрын

As I watched Gina make the fusilli, I was amazed at how quickly and perfectly she made them! She is a master at that very difficult pasta. Brava, Gina!

@aris1956 8 ай бұрын

In my small village (also in the Campania region), stuffed aubergines are often made, but the slices are cut lengthwise, not cut into rings as we see here, then fried and placed in tomato sauce. They are then served as a second course. Then season the pasta with the delicious tomato sauce from the eggplant. Stuffed eggplant in tomato sauce has always been my favorite dish since I was a little boy. 😋

@sv14083 8 ай бұрын

My family is from Campania and did the same! It was almost a meat substitute (did length wise and rings, also did stuffed zucchini as well) They immigrated to Canada and I never saw anyone else do this (expect other family or people from same area).

@anthonybarnes 8 ай бұрын

I have family from Corleto Monforte, very close to this location.

@chriswest7639 8 ай бұрын

Sounds great. How are the eggplants stuffed? Do you use cheese and breadcrumbs or a meat mixture

@aris1956 8 ай бұрын

@@chriswest7639 In my small town they usually use bread crumbs and cheese, but there is also a version with meat mixture. But then of course, like every dish in Italy, from town to town, from family to family, the version can change a little bit. Every family, as we also often see on this channel, has its own version of a particular dish. If you want, you can search on KZfaq.....”Melanzane ripiene al sugo”... (stuffed eggplant in tomato sauce) and you can find several videos from Italy with various versions.

@mariapepper6175 8 ай бұрын

Wow, Vicky!! Just when I think I've seen the best you manage to create and tell another stunning story!!! Yes, the Pasta Grannies are masters at what they prepare and Vicky, you are a master at telling their stories. Thank you!!! I so look forward to Fridays to see what you will bring us. Sending prayers and love to Vicky and all the Pasta Grannies! 🙏❤

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

Hi Maria, thank you very much for your appreciation. 🙂🌺🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@Sammysam44 8 ай бұрын

Magical hands for sure!! I pray her younger generations have been at her apron strings

@CrowSkeleton 8 ай бұрын

Those are the longest and possibly the healthiest aubergines I've ever seen...what a clever way to stuff them, too, it must double the taste and calories available for a working farmer to live on, and no need for garlic with the sharpness of goats' cheese. I'd probably put something spicy in somewhere for my heathen tastes, as likely the Sicilians will do next week, but gosh that looks simple and delicious. Brava, Gina!

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

You're right, the recipe coming up includes garlic and peperoncino! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@cristinapavesi4729 8 ай бұрын

What a fantastic woman is Gina! and what a great plate she prepared, I wish I had been there to taste those fusilli! 😋

@AgentAO7 7 ай бұрын

The way they do these dishes are sooooo tedious! The amount of hardwork & love put into it is incredible. In the end, it all looks worth it & delicious! 😋

@tyxeri48 8 ай бұрын

My neighbor in Athens stuffs and fries the aubergines like that, she uses feta cheese, of course! We prefer them without sauce as a meze, but with sauce, it becomes a fulfilling main dish!

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

mmm, feta sounds a good swap. I must make to Greece one day to film wonderful yiayias 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@martinaj.9266 8 ай бұрын

As always, I love to see these old Ladies cooking traditional recipes. I'm trying the eggplants in tomatoe sauce next year when I start harvesting again.

@LS-fs6nc 8 ай бұрын

God bless you,lady Gina! 💗

@kluafoz 7 ай бұрын

Both my gmas have passed and i couldn't last 2 mins watching this without tearing up 😢

@christinetaschner3400 8 ай бұрын

Gina, grazie per la meravigliosa ricetta. Dio benedica te e la salute. Cordiali saluti da Vienna😘😘👍👍

@grouchosaidit5454 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely fabulous. Pasta Grannies is such a treat!

@DALWHINNY 8 ай бұрын

We love watching these videos, seeing that every pasta granny makes pasta in a unique way.

@VerhoevenSimon 8 ай бұрын

Such a delightful person.

@Kranhu 5 ай бұрын

One of my favorite shows on You Tube!

@pastagrannies 5 ай бұрын

great! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@kluafoz 7 ай бұрын

Man i need to move to Italy and find me a pasta gma!!❤❤❤

@didisinclair3605 8 ай бұрын

What an interesting dish!!! Gina is a spitfire!!!! Thanks as always, Vicky.

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

Our pleasure Didi, it was the first time I'd come across the eggplant/aubergine dish too. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@helygranadillo6498 8 ай бұрын

Quanto e bella sta nonna... molto brava

@armandourso1526 6 ай бұрын

Lovely lady ! God bless her.

@jennbenn22 8 ай бұрын

Best channel ever!

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@PaulMcGuinness 7 ай бұрын

Molto bene come normale - Ogni tempo ho visto questi video, voglio andare in Italia a nuovo.

@irenedennis1003 7 ай бұрын

All the years of experience, skill and love in those hands.

@marvinraphaelmonfort8289 7 ай бұрын

she's wonderful 😭 whoever has her as their nonna is so lucky 🤗 love this vid. the pasta and the eggplant clams look so good and how genius!

@shoot2win506 7 ай бұрын

God bless you Miss Gina!!! I had the pleasure of being in Felitto - home of my paternal grand parents. What an amazing place and time!!! This was awesome, brought back great memories. Even got to see Rosi at the end of this.

@HopeLaFleur1975 8 ай бұрын

Wow that's different but DELICIOUS ❤❤❤❤😊😊😊

@sancha5250 8 ай бұрын

Amazing 😍

@artycrafty9209 7 ай бұрын

Wow Gina is Miracle, absolutely amazing, what a gem. God bless her. Ramon x

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

hi Ramon, we very much enjoyed spending time with Gina and her family 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@flowercook3142 8 ай бұрын

I e never seen goat cheese dry enough to grate like that! And the eggplant didn’t seem to darken even though it wasn’t salted or soaked What a mouthwatering dish by such an energetic woman

@DanielBMr-SundaySauce 7 ай бұрын

Thank You so Much for finding all these Beautiful Ladys and making these Wonderful videos of them. This is a Treasure to The World. Thanks again, Daniel Bellino Z

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

I'm glad you like them! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@GuidoBatt 4 ай бұрын

What many commenters it this fantastic channel don't get is that cooking for your dears is not work: it's a pleasure. I'm a male, neurologist and in my late 60s and I also love to cook for friends, family and the occasional unexpected guest. And yes, I also make pasta some times. It's a joy, and in my experience joy extends life, while sadness kills more than even alcohol or tobacco. That's why you nonnas look great for their age.

@davidfleming4056 7 ай бұрын

Che Maestra sta Gina! She makes that look MUCH easier than it actually is! Bravo!

@Carducci1959 8 ай бұрын

Grazie, bravissima!

@judithlehman6533 8 ай бұрын

This is an enchanting Grannie. All of them are, really. They give me such a highlight to my week!

@michaelad48 7 ай бұрын

YUMMMMMMMMM, YES PLEASE. LOOOOOOOVE THIS SO MUCH. SWEET NONNA

@Roncagliolo 8 ай бұрын

This channel always cheers me up... and makes me hungry. Thank you!

@pinkmonkeybird2644 2 ай бұрын

Gina is an awesome cook, that’s for certain. I have made these fried eggplants several times, and they are absolutely delicious. You want a minimalist tomato sauce to serve them in, as the eggplants are so flavorful that anything more than tomatoes, olive oil and allium of choice would be too much. I have never made fusilli or used the exact flours that Gina does, but homemade spaghetti works wonderfully here. Enjoy!

@pennygrimes8425 8 ай бұрын

LOVE this... Gina makes it look so effortless 😍

@Ingenuity009 8 ай бұрын

Stunning 🥲. Looks absolutely delicious. I love this channel and all the people who make it work. Especially all you Grannies out there making that pasta. MY FAVORITE MEAL. Youre the best. 😘

@nealieanderson512 8 ай бұрын

Gina is amazing! That meal looks incredible and i bet tastes wonderful! Wish i was there to taste that one!!

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

It's so good! 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@ricardocosta951 8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏻 looks so good 😋

@j3annie1963 8 ай бұрын

Gina recipe looks very delicious! thank you Gina!

@nikip9161 7 ай бұрын

I love this, more than words can express. ❤

@debramack5151 8 ай бұрын

What a fabulous job you have. I absolutely love your videos ❤

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I always say I have the best job in the world 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@jenspencer7731 8 ай бұрын

Looks delicious ❤

@peterneff9583 7 ай бұрын

Fantastic woman and work ‼️

@christianeaspacher9043 8 ай бұрын

Buonissimo!

@lorvin5673 8 ай бұрын

This was an amazing video...

@violetgaribyan-jg9ll 6 ай бұрын

Very yummy👏❤️🍷🍋

@alexanderprives4509 6 ай бұрын

Оma, du bist genial !

@SamiChammas-su3kd 8 ай бұрын

Guten Appetit zusammen ⚘️

@violetgaribyan-jg9ll 6 ай бұрын

🌷👏🙏🥘thank you ❤️🍎🍷🍇

@DBurgg 8 ай бұрын

🍆🍆I loved this! I'm absolutely going to try the lil eggplant clam shells. Amazing how these women come up with these recipes.

@cango5679 5 ай бұрын

this series has to be included into the UN World Heritage - something.

@christineb8148 7 ай бұрын

That whole meal looks just wonderful! Is there any modern item that could be repurposed as a fusilli rod? It seems to need a specific shape.

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

hi Christine, the rod in this episode is extra fine and long, but fusilli are also rolled successfully with slightly thicker rods. Wood dowels can be bought on line and at your local DIY store. 2mm diameter ones are good - they should be rough to touch, as this helps stop the pasta from sticking. Have fun 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@jkat3911 8 ай бұрын

She is lovely

@melissawillison6708 6 ай бұрын

❤❤❤

@Neenerella333 8 ай бұрын

❤❤

@margaritabetancourt1167 8 ай бұрын

😋😋👏👏👏🥰🥰❤️❤️

@palmina77italiana 8 ай бұрын

💞❤‍🔥❤😘🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰

@jasonwatzka702 7 ай бұрын

do you have a second edition of the cookbook coming?

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

hi Jason, the second Pasta Grannies book called 'Comfort Cooking' was published last year. Book 3 is still under discussion, but if all goes well, that will be published in 2025. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@lenase7396 8 ай бұрын

🙏👏

@CBEEBLE 8 ай бұрын

Vicky what type of goats cheese is used?

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

I'm going to double check but I'm pretty sure it didn't have a name. It was an aged goats cheese, and you could easily swap it for a pecorino cheese or even parmigiano (which isn't used down in southern Italy). I'll comment again, if I find the name 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

@CBEEBLE 7 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Vicky. Please don’t worry it was only if you knew. Waitrose actually sells a hard aged goats cheese so I will try that!! Thanks so much for reply. 🌻

@procekim 8 ай бұрын

my next project. But where do I get thin aubergines? We can get only dark fat ones.

@pastagrannies 7 ай бұрын

Try cutting the fat aubergines in half lengthways. Then use the outside curve/skin as the 'hinge'. ie make a cut, but not all the way through, from the flat /cut middle towards the skin, then make another, cutting all the way through. Let me know how you get on 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky