Italian Grandma Makes Finocchio with Linguine (Fennel Fronds)
FINOCCHIO WITH LINGUINE
Finocchio
Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 cup Plain Breadcrumbs
2 ounces Flat Anchovies in Olive Oil, cut/chopped
1 cup 1 pound Linguine
Tomato/Marinara Sauce (optional)
Red Hot Pepper Flakes, to taste (optional)
Salt & Black Pepper
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FAQ:
Who is this lady?
Gina Petitti was born in 1935 in Faeto, Italy. It is in the province of Foggia in the Puglia region of southeast 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 enjoys making food for her family in the same old fashion ways as she was taught by her mother and grandmother in Italy, and also new things she has subsequently learned from family and friends in America. She also enjoys 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 and behind the scenes?
Grandma Gina’s retired son-in-law, Nick, does the filming, editing, production, and channel management. Her daughter, Maria, helps with food preparation, kitchen setup and fan support. Also, Grandma Gina usually has one or two grand-kids in the kitchen to help.
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Stuffed Shells ????????
Delicious and husband approved????
Recipes: serves 4
12 jumbo shells
1 lbs ground turkey
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt and pepper
1/8 tsp pepper flakes (if you like heat add more)
1/2 tsp fennel (I suggest grounding the seeds up)
2 cups marinara sauce, separated
4 cups of spinach *optional for extra veggies*
1 cup mozzarella, shredded
1 serving is: 3 filled jumbo shells
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STUFFED PASTA SHELLS TUTORIAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Join me on my very FIRST cooking video as I show you how to make one of my favorite dishes, stuffed pasta shells!
Ingredients:
- 12 oz box jumbo shells
- 1 jar marinara sauce of choice
- 16 oz package skim, low moisture shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 lb extra lean ground beef or Italian sausage. (Or 1/2 lb of both).
- 1 small container of sliced mushrooms (diced)
- 1 yellow onion (diced)
- 3 handfuls of fresh baby spinach
- 15 oz container ricotta cheese
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried fennel
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tbsp garlic salt
- 1 tbsp fresh diced garlic
- 1/2 tbsp crushed red pepper (full tbsp if you like it with a little kick)
- 1/4 tsp salt for pasta water
- 5 tbsp olive oil (2 tbsp for cooking meat, 3 for pouring over shells after they’ve been strained)