Italian Grandma Makes Sunday Sauce

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Published 2017-10-28
Meatballs (makes about 17 meatballs):
2 lbs Ground Beef
2 Extra Large Eggs
1/2 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
1 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon powdered Garlic
1/2 cup grated Pecorino Romano Cheese
1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper
1/2 cup Bread Crumbs

Sauce/Gravy:
3 qts Tomato Puree
1/4 cup Fresh Basil
1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (optional)
Olive Oil
1/2 cup sliced Onion
2 cloves Garlic
4-6 Pork Neck Bones
4-6 Pork Ribs
6 Sweet Italian Pork Sausage
Meatballs (from above)
Salt & Pepper to taste

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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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All Comments (21)
  • @lizbrown9553
    I have suffered from severe depression and couldnt seem to find anything that inspired me to fell joyful or excited for any length of time,, even though I am a very successful business woman,,,,, BUT SINCE I HAVE FOUND THIS LOVELY ITALIAN GRANDMA,, COOKING AND CHATTING SO PERSONALLY WITH SUCH PASSION, LOVE AND PLAYFULNESS,,,, I AM HEALED WITHIN,,, BECAUSE HER SENSE OF LIGHT SPIRIT IS THE TRUE HEALING BALM THAT OUR DOWNTRODDEN WORLD SO DESPERATELY NEEDS! AMEN
  • @doveabele1257
    Senora Gina... We Understand your English just fine! And love your Italian singing❤❤ Thank you for teaching us your delisioso food
  • @arp05
    Guard this beautiful lady at all costs! She's an absolute gem!
  • @JudyC1111
    She is better than any food network chef out there. What a blessing! Thank you for sharing her 💕
  • @joycemiller3471
    I am from the south and married an Italian from NY who used to talk about his grandma’s “gravy”. I always thought gravy was brown and you put it on fried chicken and mashed potatoes. Now I know what he was talking about and I cook “Grandma’s Sunday Sauce/Gravy with Meatballs”. She is so sweet and I play the video in the kitchen when I make this and pretend we are cooking together.
  • WHO EVER IT IS HELPING HER RECORD THIS, GOD BLESS YOU FOR HELPING TO PRESERVE THE HISTORY OF HER LIFE'S COOKING.
  • @delilahFL
    Darling grandma, you are most certainly a force of nature. You make me happy.
  • @deebee4850
    To Grandma Ginas family...you have a living treasure here. It is wonderful that you are documenting her talent and life this way. Kudos to you, and give her a hug and a kiss from all of us who can no longer hug and kiss our own grandmothers. Much love to you all!
  • @eduardgio1
    If everyone has a grandma like Gina the world will be a better place ❤
  • @alfredstone7251
    Gina you remind me so much of my grandma who was from CompobassoFiorito Sicily, my grandpa was Abruzzi. Every Sunday the whole family would get together for Sunday Sauce. Including my cousins aunts and uncles and grandparents there were 23 of us. I think we ate in shifts, men first, kids then all the women. In any case no one was allowed in the kitchen unless you were from the immediate family or 100% italian.. We also always had fresh italian bread from the corner store and italian cookies for desert. After dinner the men played cards and drank then we went into the living room, my father played guitar and my grandpa and uncles would sing italian songs. I think the problem with our country today is the lack of tradition and culture and a home cooked meal with warmth and love. Thank you for your great recipes and videos. May God Bless you. Ciantani. Alfredo
  • @godsbread7892
    Someone needs to give her own cooking show....not just youtube. She's wonderful
  • @meganjarvis7970
    Those of you that DON'T like the video..... Get OFF the CHANNEL.!!!!!! .... Love this BEAUTIFUL lady Gina......love her cooking.... Don't let the door hit ya on the way OUT!!!!!!!! Bye Bye !!!!! 👋 👋 👋 Love you Gina❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
  • She's adorable! I'd eat anything she made. Gina is an Italian Grandma to be proud of.
  • Wouldn't you love to have a little Italian Grandma like this, I would.
  • Look at how she lights up when she talks about grandkids calling before coming over, "What do you wany to eat, I want to cook what you like!" Bless her, she is heaven sent!
  • WHOEVER'S MOM OR GRANDMA THIS IS?! IS REALLY BLESSED! THIS WOMAN CAN (REALLY) COOK! :)
  • What a wonderful woman, Anybody who has had a grandma like this knows just how loving and special they are and how they are missed when they are gone. I really miss going to my grandma's house and enjoying that wonderful food that she put so much love into fixing for us.
  • @DianeDi
    Is it just me, or does Gina warm your heart right to the core. I think I gained 10 pounds just watching this. Reminds me of my youth when my grandma would cook just like this --- when I close my eyes, I can actually smell this.