95yr old Mirella from Rome makes gnocchi with tomato sauce! | Pasta Grannies

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  • čas přidán 22. 02. 2024
  • Mirella is full of character and energy! And her gnocchi are easy to prepare. Use a kilo of floury potatoes and allow around 250g of flour - enough to hold the mash together. For the sauce, boil a celery stick and carrot, fry some onion in olive oil with salt and chilli pepper, white wine, and add a 400g of whole tomatoes along with the celery and carrot. Blitz after 5 minutes cooking. The recipe is vegan up to this point, so adding Pecorino Romano cheese is for vegetarians and omnivores. Enjoy!
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Komentáře • 134

  • @tracydanneo
    @tracydanneo Před 3 měsíci +26

    I’m glad she stood up to her landlord, even if she didn’t win. Gnocchi looks delicious! ❤

  • @eclecticexplorer7828
    @eclecticexplorer7828 Před 3 měsíci +45

    She seems such a wonderful person! Her devotion to fighting for a better community, her vibrant sense of humor -- it would be an honor to know her.

  • @angelafosse5955
    @angelafosse5955 Před 3 měsíci +45

    My goodness, this lady, not too far off 100 and how she looks, moves and speaks. So much admiration.

    • @user-hx8vv9hk4p
      @user-hx8vv9hk4p Před 3 měsíci +2

      Exactly my grandmother lived to be 99 an she was still cooking too. ❤❤❤❤❤ ty for the video.

  • @loadingdock108
    @loadingdock108 Před 3 měsíci +46

    I’m learning a lot from all these resilient and robust women! Thank you grannies and Vicky for bringing their recipes and stories.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +2

      that's good to hear, thank you for being a fan 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @philodygmn
    @philodygmn Před 3 měsíci +79

    The sight of an Italian granny using a modern item like that stick blender tickles me, I think because I find delightful that her methods are for results and she has the acuity of wit to recognize when new methods better accommodate her means.

    • @WendyTheCat86
      @WendyTheCat86 Před 3 měsíci +14

      Stick blenders are older than me and I’m 37… I think it’s fair to use it as an 95 years old person. Makes life easier

    • @jamesyang420
      @jamesyang420 Před 3 měsíci +5

      Being old doesn't mean being stubborn, especially when new technology makes it much easier

    • @ruhmuhaccer864
      @ruhmuhaccer864 Před 3 měsíci

      What a narrow mindset.

    • @chronic_daydreamer
      @chronic_daydreamer Před 3 měsíci

      @@ruhmuhaccer864says you.

    • @ruhmuhaccer864
      @ruhmuhaccer864 Před 3 měsíci

      @@chronic_daydreamer Say I indeed.

  • @amytorango4641
    @amytorango4641 Před 3 měsíci +23

    Love her! She does her own darn business!😄
    I never would've guessed her to be 95.

  • @user-ls4vb6dq7z
    @user-ls4vb6dq7z Před 3 měsíci +20

    What a wonderful laugh Mirella has! That's one of the ingredients for the recipe of a long life. Thank you so much Vicky for another terrific video.

  • @naninickynino
    @naninickynino Před 3 měsíci +15

    😂😂 “mi sono fatta i cazzi miei”!! Brava Mirella! Hai ragione’

  • @auntgeriskitchen8238
    @auntgeriskitchen8238 Před 3 měsíci +30

    I look forward to your wonderful weekly videos! Thanks so much and God bless all of these fantastic older women, the Pasta Grannies!❤

  • @scottamori3188
    @scottamori3188 Před 3 měsíci +19

    Another dynamo! I cannot believe that Maria is 95. I can only imagine what a force she was as a young woman since she is so powerful now. Great dish, great sauce and great person. Thanks again!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +1

      Yes Mirella is fabulously, typically Roman! 😊🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @rellyperrone6593
    @rellyperrone6593 Před 3 měsíci +15

    OMG My name is Mirella.... born in Australia to Sicilian parents... i have only met 2 other Mirella"s [n my life lol
    Thank you the recipe..... will try it for sure YUMMY❤

    • @user-if9ps6lv7k
      @user-if9ps6lv7k Před 3 měsíci +1

      Mine is Mirella too ❤ born in The Netherlands from Dutch parents, fond of Italy. Go there every year!

  • @FB711_
    @FB711_ Před 3 měsíci +7

    Love her personality, her gnocchi, her story and those earrings!

  • @mariapepper6175
    @mariapepper6175 Před 3 měsíci +24

    Oh, Vicky! You are so blessed to work side by side with these incredible women. Mirella is a wonderful young woman as she shops and cooks with ease!! She makes it seem so simple! Truly, a labor of love! I think I'm in the mood for some gnocchi!! Sending prayers and love! 🙏💞🇺🇸
    (Please, don't stop the videos! Maybe you could share one of your favorite pasta dishes? Maybe? ❤❤)

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +3

      hi Maria, I'm glad you enjoyed Mirella's video! Do you mean the pasta dishes that I like to cook? I have several depending on who I'm cooking for, starting with my grandson Raff (who is 6 tomorrow) and loves my pasta with tomato sauce 😀 😀 If there's interest I could do some CZcams shorts? best wishes, Vicky

    • @mariapepper6175
      @mariapepper6175 Před 3 měsíci

      @@pastagrannies Yes, Vicky. I would love to see you prepare some of your favorite pasta dishes. Especially with your grandson!! No doubt, everyone would enjoy seeing these videos. Thank you for all your efforts! Your videos are so enjoyable and much appreciated! 🙏❤ Wishing Raff a very Happy birthday! Sending him special love and prayers!!
      🙏💝🥳

  • @lb8141
    @lb8141 Před 18 dny

    You're all so very lucky to be able to film and taste these wonderful dishes made by incredible people 😍 Thank you ❤ Love from Miami ❤🌞🌊 🏖️

  • @anastasiamcvey6958
    @anastasiamcvey6958 Před 3 měsíci +17

    I love watching these videos. They are peaceful and always make me smile. A real gem. ❤

  • @didisinclair3605
    @didisinclair3605 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Such a bright, beautiful spirit!!!! thank you, Mirella! And, as always, thank you Vicky, for a the glorious work you and your great crew do.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +1

      hi Didi, I'm delighted you are a fab and appreciate the Grannies! 🌺🙂 best wishes, Vicky

  • @vtijim
    @vtijim Před 3 měsíci +6

    THANK YOU MIRELLA & PASTA GRANNIES!
    What a fabulous dish and lady! Fighting to get secondary schools and taking others before her! Thank you!

  • @jonesbub1
    @jonesbub1 Před 3 měsíci +8

    Mirella seems so joyous showing her pasta- and sauce-making skills! And that trick with the bicarbonate of soda in the sauce is one I have used for years…taught to me by a “Pasta Mama!” TFS, Sharon🤗♥️🍝

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +1

      hi Sharon, I've come across bicarb when soaking pulses, but it was the first time in tomato sauce for me - I reckon don't be generous with that pinch of bicarb though! 😀🌺 best wishes, Vicky

    • @jonesbub1
      @jonesbub1 Před 3 měsíci

      @@pastagrannies oh no….not unless you want a foamy mess that strips the tomatoes of all their flavor (ask me how I know!). Just a pinch and it cuts the acidity of the tomatoes and lets the sweetness shine through.

  • @dpistoltube
    @dpistoltube Před 3 měsíci +10

    So sorry that evil person made you move a beautiful heart. Thank you for sharing your recipe

  • @spatzspatz
    @spatzspatz Před 3 měsíci +5

    Ich liebe diese Sendung und freue mich jeden Freitag darauf. ❣👍😍

  • @Marc-fb5xt
    @Marc-fb5xt Před 28 dny

    Italians are just phenomenal best food in the world, dominant in art to football etc I'm a big fan 😊.

  • @christianeaspacher9043
    @christianeaspacher9043 Před 3 měsíci +10

    Questa nonna e fantastica! Gracie!

  • @user-hx8vv9hk4p
    @user-hx8vv9hk4p Před 3 měsíci +1

    I remember watching my grandmother in the kitchen ty for this video ❤❤😂❤😂❤❤

  • @dzzedge
    @dzzedge Před 3 měsíci +5

    Sono americana e sto imparando l'italiano (da quasi tre anni). Scusate se questo post è pieno di errori! Sto cercando. 😊❤🤭
    Mia madre e mia nonna (tutta la famiglia) sono nate a Castel Romano (Molise).
    La tua ricetta è molto simile alla nostra. Ma invece aggiungiamo un uovo e usiamo patate color ruggine.
    Voglio provare la tua ricetta della salsa. Delizioso. 😋🍅🧅🥕🌱
    Signora, lei è fantastica e molto divertente. Mi sono piaciuti il ​​tuo video, la tua lezione e le tue storie.
    Mi mancano mia nonna e mia zia. 😔 Loro e mia mamma erano i migliori cuochi. 🍇🍋🍅🫒🍆🥔🫑🧄🧅🍄🫘🥖🧀🥚🥗🧈🧂🥫🍝🍧🍰🍬☕️🍺🍕
    Grazie mille e tutto il meglio per te e i tuoi cari. ❤

    • @ChiaraMarchesi
      @ChiaraMarchesi Před 3 měsíci +1

      il tuo italiano è ottimo ❤

    • @dzzedge
      @dzzedge Před 3 měsíci +1

      @@ChiaraMarchesi Grazie mille!!!

  • @anaalves3658
    @anaalves3658 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What a treasure of a woman 😊. So full of life and humour, thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe with us.😘

  • @tl4214
    @tl4214 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Thank you, Mirella!! Love hearing about her history + those pillowy gnocchi! Grazie!

  • @78625amginE
    @78625amginE Před 15 dny

    The baking soda is a brilliant idea that i do as well. It reacts with the acid in the tomatoes to cut down on the sourness. Perfect if the tomatoes in your area kind of suck. I also use it when i make anything with tomatillos if the end product is too sour, chili verde for example.
    Hello from Salt Lake City!

  • @charlottewood4933
    @charlottewood4933 Před 3 měsíci +3

    Mirella, you are amazing and a true inspiration ❤

  • @mad8298
    @mad8298 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Mirella is a gem! I love her recipe for a long life. I love making potato gnocchi. It is one of the simplest pastas to make and so satisfying. I enjoyed her sharing her stories and so sorry she lost her home. My mother was Roman as well and was 6 years older than her.

  • @athebaar
    @athebaar Před 3 měsíci +1

    My favorite guilty pleasure of the week is back.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci

      good to hear PG is a favourite of yours. We're here every Friday! 😀🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @nealieanderson512
    @nealieanderson512 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Look at her go! She can’t be 95!! More like 25! She has a wonderful smile! Wish i could taste her dish!!

  • @samdefore2692
    @samdefore2692 Před 2 měsíci

    She’s adorable, it’s one thing to reach 95. It’s another to be this active and independent. She has great laugh and joy about her.

  • @jemmahiraani5222
    @jemmahiraani5222 Před 3 měsíci +5

    My soul food Gnocchi❤

  • @katelijnesommen
    @katelijnesommen Před 3 měsíci

    She is such an inspiration! A strong, intelligent, resilient woman who fought to get more opportunities in life. Truly wonderful to get to share a moment in these ladies' lives.

  • @1234j
    @1234j Před 3 měsíci +3

    ❤❤❤ great lady, great recipe, and GREAT life advice 😂🎉

  • @Mcturpedrinha
    @Mcturpedrinha Před 3 měsíci +1

    What an amazing Lady! God bless you, Mirella!

  • @presley_yt
    @presley_yt Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you Mirella, looks amazing xxx

  • @michellegregoire5611
    @michellegregoire5611 Před 3 měsíci +1

    She looks fantastic!

  • @grouchosaidit5454
    @grouchosaidit5454 Před 3 měsíci

    She's marvelous! What a hoot. Thank you.

  • @PatriciaGagnon
    @PatriciaGagnon Před 7 dny

    I love her so much !!

  • @Darscm
    @Darscm Před 3 měsíci

    As usual fantastic. Thank you. I’ve purchased the ricer. It’s sitting in a drawer for months. This video is my inspiration. Gnocchi’s on the menu for this week with that very delicious looking tomato sauce.

  • @ChiaraMarchesi
    @ChiaraMarchesi Před 3 měsíci

    "Mind your own darn business and yuo'll live to a hundred!" is a common popular saying in Rome, but the original version in roman regional language (like she uses in the video) is a bit more colorful 😂😂😂 Looks like it works!! 🤣❤

  • @chronic_daydreamer
    @chronic_daydreamer Před 3 měsíci

    Look at how expertly she rolls out the dough! Beautiful work.

  • @gayleandrus7050
    @gayleandrus7050 Před 3 měsíci

    What a beautiful lady! Thank you for showing us this video and her......she has a beautiful smile and happy spirit. Must be the gnocchi!!!!

  • @teresamoranduzzo5719
    @teresamoranduzzo5719 Před 3 měsíci +2

    Adoro questa nonna!

  • @sulis7997
    @sulis7997 Před 3 měsíci

    Cheerful Mirella.. And hopefully she always healthy and happy... Gnocchi looking so delicious

  • @lorrainegeraghty9670
    @lorrainegeraghty9670 Před 3 měsíci

    She's amazing and what a lovely ,fun ,strong woman. Thank you.

  • @markbratton1597
    @markbratton1597 Před 3 měsíci

    I just adore these videos,would love to be in Italy to enjoy all these Nonnas delightful food

  • @outdoorloser4340
    @outdoorloser4340 Před 3 měsíci +1

    I love pasta!

  • @hunkhk
    @hunkhk Před 3 měsíci

    These ladies gove me life, this is the best series on youtube. Wonderful thank you

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you, I'm delighted you're a fan 🌺🙂 best wishes, Vicky

  • @GB-ug5pc
    @GB-ug5pc Před 3 měsíci

    Amazing! So spry for 95. Pasta Grannies once again proves that age is but a number.

  • @ruthbaker633
    @ruthbaker633 Před 3 měsíci

    Thank you for explaining how to make tomato sauce properly!

  • @douglasrandall6737
    @douglasrandall6737 Před měsícem

    What a delightful woman.

  • @Sunkistkay
    @Sunkistkay Před 3 měsíci

    I love this channel ❤

  • @dawnekathleen
    @dawnekathleen Před 3 měsíci

    MIrella is a gem, LOVE her energy & wit, sad that she had to move, grateful we were able to meet her and taste her wonderful gnocchi!

  • @clonn
    @clonn Před 3 měsíci +2

    Vicky: You should go to Argentina. Gnocchi are very popular, traditionally we eat them on the 29th, because they are cheap to make and your salary is almost gone by then.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +2

      I'd love to visit Argentina! I didn't know gnocchi were popular there, but it doesn't surprise me since there's such a big Italian community (as you know). Argentina was a favoured country for Marchigiani (I have a home in Marche) to emigrate. 😊🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @samanthabirkett4819
    @samanthabirkett4819 Před 3 měsíci

    Vicky & team, I bloody love this channel and can't wait until its on TV ❤

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci

      hi Samantha, unfortunately commissioners aren't interested - so far; I'll keep trying! best wishes, Vicky

  • @lauracolby6038
    @lauracolby6038 Před 3 měsíci

    Isn’t she lovely? Made from Love! I heard that on a Stevie Wonder song, and SO SUITS HER! I don’t remember many shows from Rome, and this one is extra special! Bicarbonate of soda, eh? Tasting sweet? News to me, so i must try! God please give me the extra special Mirella energy when I’m her age. All the best! Love my Pasta Grannies!

  • @zahrasattari8738
    @zahrasattari8738 Před 3 měsíci

    This is lovely 😍

  • @drnicolebeaumont7884
    @drnicolebeaumont7884 Před 3 měsíci

    What. Happy joyful lady!🎉

  • @martyrose
    @martyrose Před 3 měsíci

    There's a lot of spirt in that lovely little lady. Thanks for sharing Vicky!❤

  • @edwardkornuszko4083
    @edwardkornuszko4083 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Thank you

  • @kellybryson7754
    @kellybryson7754 Před 3 měsíci +2

    She's a spicy one!😂

  • @Romafood
    @Romafood Před 3 měsíci +1

    Fantastica 😄👏👏🇮🇹

  • @truthteller8253
    @truthteller8253 Před 3 měsíci

    Today I found your channel and immediately hit subscribe. Who knew gnocchi was so easy to make? Mirella is so cute and vibrant. Salute!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci

      Welcome to Pasta Grannies! Gnocchi are easy as long as you remember to let the mash cool a little and not to over knead the dough (which encourages the gluten to develop and makes them chewy). 🌺😊 best wishes, Vicky

  • @MsAure
    @MsAure Před 3 měsíci

    Bella nona!!❤❤ ci facciamo i acci nostri!😂

  • @BurkenProductions
    @BurkenProductions Před 3 měsíci

    Looks yummy! :D

  • @Serendipity1977
    @Serendipity1977 Před 3 měsíci

    Che signora fantastica ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @STANIS-LA-ROCHELLE
    @STANIS-LA-ROCHELLE Před 3 měsíci

    Mirella è un'istituzione, che possa campare altri cent'anni. Tanti saluti da piazza Testaccio ti amo Mirella

  • @CrowSkeleton
    @CrowSkeleton Před 3 měsíci +1

    May Mirella continue to make amazingly even-textured gnocci and stick it to 'em for a decade yet!

  • @jonathanfinan722
    @jonathanfinan722 Před 3 měsíci +1

    What an interesting person.

  • @carlabruzzone5581
    @carlabruzzone5581 Před 3 měsíci

    ❤ grande!

  • @UsernameUnkwn21
    @UsernameUnkwn21 Před 3 měsíci

    Nonna has really good hand strength for her age, if u watch her using the potato ricer and cuttinv the carrotd and celery woth basically a serated butter knife

  • @sandravalani359
    @sandravalani359 Před 2 měsíci

    ThankS my Fellow FooDies foR teachinG me how to make tasty Gnocchi and Pasta Sauce as I am goinG to try makinG my firSt batch very soon!😍🌹🥔🥔🥔🥔🌹Shine On and HaVe a Blessed LiFe!✌🤓🙏😇🌹🌞🌹🐰🌹☕🍵☕🎋

  • @sharmishthabanerjee6852
    @sharmishthabanerjee6852 Před 3 měsíci

    Awesome recipe mam, please show Italian braciole recipe please

  • @emielabalahin465
    @emielabalahin465 Před 3 měsíci

    Great video! MIrella is quite an inspiration, and I am inspired to make this recipe this week. I can't wait to try her version of marinara. Just one thing: in the subtitles, "casalinga" might be better translated as "homemaker," rather than "housekeeper," especially given the context. Still, it's a great video, and her secret to a long life is well worth remembering!

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci

      Thank you, I'll remember the next time we translate casalinga 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

    • @gingerblue4253
      @gingerblue4253 Před 3 měsíci

      Casalinga is the same as housewife

    • @emielabalahin465
      @emielabalahin465 Před 3 měsíci

      @@gingerblue4253 that's true, but it can also be translated as "housekeeper," "domestic,'" or even "homebody" In this case, Mirella is talking about how her older sister was so good at the domestic tasks, that Mirella consulted her as she began her married life. So "homemaker" would fit how Mirella is trying to describe her sibling.

  • @dpistoltube
    @dpistoltube Před 3 měsíci +1

  • @Ursaminor31
    @Ursaminor31 Před 3 měsíci

    Delightful

  • @JustJoelOnYoutube
    @JustJoelOnYoutube Před 3 měsíci

    Delish!

  • @cb6699
    @cb6699 Před 3 měsíci

    Thanks to all the Nonnas, con tanto amore, abracci dal Canada 🇨🇦🤗🌺🌻🌸💕

  • @AgentAO7
    @AgentAO7 Před 3 měsíci +2

    I love this modern nonna.. She fights for women’s rights, and uses instant ingredients & even a hand blender. 😅

  • @AlkonKomm
    @AlkonKomm Před 3 měsíci

    great video, the recipe description is missing like half of the ingredients though

  • @aris1956
    @aris1956 Před 3 měsíci

    2:06 We see it here a little bit with all grandmothers. They don't need cutting boards to cut ingredients.

  • @Hickamfield
    @Hickamfield Před 3 měsíci

    I just taught a bunch of Girl Scouts that exact recipe.

  • @frankleepower2333
    @frankleepower2333 Před 3 měsíci

    I wonder if she ever met Don Camillo!? 🤣

  • @rosebilheri2466
    @rosebilheri2466 Před 3 měsíci

    Delicioso!

  • @frkybskit
    @frkybskit Před 3 měsíci

    Could I be Mirella when I grow up?

  • @souadghazal2533
    @souadghazal2533 Před 3 měsíci

    Goodness she is so funny !!! "Come e" ? no answer .... once again "Come e "? ......... Wonder what forced them really, at the end of their engagement years to finally get hitched ! 9 long years is unusual 😆

  • @minadoro
    @minadoro Před 3 měsíci

    Oh oh, my granny added 1 egg yolk per pound of potatoes, to yolk or not to yolk? I need to try the difference.

    • @ChiaraMarchesi
      @ChiaraMarchesi Před 3 měsíci

      An italian granny would tell you that "it depends on the potatoes", if they have are too "watery" you need a yolk for cohesion :)

  • @starry_786
    @starry_786 Před 3 měsíci

    Can you get Anna Del Conte?

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I had lunch with Anna about 3 years ago in the hopes of persuading her to be a Pasta Granny, but she has stopped cooking (she is now 99) although she is still happy to chat about food. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @nonenoneonenonenone
    @nonenoneonenonenone Před 3 měsíci

    Bicarbonate of Soda neutralizes the acid of tomatoes, and canned tomatoes too often have added acids. A pinch is often enough. Sugar does not do that.

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I'd second the 'pinch is enough' advice - you don't want the nasty soap flavour in the tomato sauce if you're generous with it! 😊🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @debianuber
    @debianuber Před 3 měsíci

    Red potato is a wax potato, it is not floury. Ive heard from other English.

  • @byrny111
    @byrny111 Před 3 měsíci

    No egg?

    • @pastagrannies
      @pastagrannies  Před 3 měsíci

      no, not everyone likes to add one. 🙂🌺 best wishes, Vicky

  • @sammyjo8109
    @sammyjo8109 Před 3 měsíci

    almost unable to rea cc. words are too dark.

  • @Patri-ciaVB
    @Patri-ciaVB Před 3 měsíci

    City people ... the tomato sauce is more vegiesoup. But the gnocchis look great. Thank you very much for the video. Its fantastic that this old lady still is cooking gnocchis.

  • @BORANATRAVEL
    @BORANATRAVEL Před 3 měsíci

    Mi sonna fatta i cazzi miei 😂😂😂😂😂

  • @chefdougy
    @chefdougy Před 3 měsíci

    PASTA GRANNIES ARE AWESOMESAUCE!

  • @steyer67
    @steyer67 Před 3 měsíci

  • @lisablum2
    @lisablum2 Před 3 měsíci