When Guy Fieri’s red Camaro rolls into town, you know something big is cooking. On Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, Fieri has a knack for uncovering the country’s most scrumptious treasures—and this time, it’s no different.
In the quaint Denver suburb, there’s a spot where Italian comfort food is served with a side of family heritage, and it’s called Grammy’s Goodies.
The story of Grammy’s Goodies is as heartwarming as their food. Beginning at festivals with family recipes, Vicki Quattrone, her husband Jeff, and their kids found such success that they expanded their culinary adventures into a full-fledged restaurant.
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But the real magic happens when you taste their food—it’s not just Italian, it’s supersized Italian, with a special spotlight on their JUMBO lasagna that Guy found impossible to ignore.
As Fieri chats with Vicki, the making of the lasagna unfolds like an Italian opera of flavor. Starting with the sauce, Vicki reveals her grandmother’s secret: adding ingredients in threes—”Father, Son, Holy Ghost.”
After simmering the sauce for about three hours, attention turns to the meatballs, made from a mix of pork and beef, and the whole milk ricotta cheese layer that’s going to be one of many in this layered delight.
As the assembly of the lasagna begins, we see noodles lined up meticulously—each layer has to be ‘seven by seven.’ Guy’s astonishment grows with each addition: a forest of cheese, a mountain of sausage, and rows upon rows of meatballs, all stacked with the precision of a family who has been doing this for years.
Vicki’s response to Guy’s incredulous reactions is the epitome of Italian nonchalance. ‘How many layers are you making?’ Guy asks. ‘Probably six,’ Vicki shrugs, as though constructing this cheese and meat skyscraper is just another day in the kitchen.
The lasagna bakes for three hours, but one look at the finished product, and it’s clear this isn’t just food—it’s a culinary marvel.
Guy dives in, and his expressions do all the talking. ‘Lots of ricotta, delicious meatballs, tender pasta, dynamite sauce,’ he praises, with a satisfaction that can only come from a dish that’s both heartily prepared and expertly crafted.
The lasagna, according to Guy, is ‘old-school American Italian,’ the kind you’d expect at grandma’s house—only this time, you’d need one colossal appetite to match.
Now, if you’re itching to catch a glimpse of this cheesy behemoth and get your mouth watering, check out the Diners, Drive-ins and Dives video featuring Grammy’s Goodies and their legendary lasagna.
And if you’re ever in Denver, make sure to swing by and maybe skip breakfast—or maybe even the day before’s dinner—to save room for a lasagna that’s truly larger than life.
