Cucuzza Stew Recipes

CUCUZZA STEW

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This was my mother's and grandmother's recipe for using Cucuzza. It contains no meat but I sometimes add good Italian Sausages. Another good addition is wide green beans. This will serve 4 or 2 hungry Italians!

Provided by Chef Ro 2

Categories Stew

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1/4 cup olive oil
1 large cucuzza squash, peeled and cut into 1 inch slices
1 medium onion, sliced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
1 -2 green pepper, seeded and chopped
1 (28 ounce) can tomatoes with juice
6 large basil leaves, chopped
salt and pepper
6 large eggs

Steps:

Heat oil in a 6 quart dutch oven. Saute Cucuzza, onions, garlic and peppers until translucent or about 5 or 6 minute Add the can of tomatoes and the juice and continue cooking on medium heat until it comes to a low simmer. Add the basil salt and pepper.
Crack each egg onto the top of the stew. Be sure the mixture is at a low boil, then cover and cook until the yolks are hard.
Serve with a fresh crusty bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 314.9, Fat 21.5, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 317.2, Sodium 539.7, Carbohydrate 20.6, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 11.7, Protein 12.7

ITALIAN CUCUZZA STEW

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I grew up with this recipe. My grandmother would sometimes cook hers without the ground meat and would add a handful of fettucini to the pot.

Provided by Ntune2food

Categories Stew

Time 1h5m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 lb lean ground beef
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large red onion, sliced
2 -3 celery ribs, chopped
1 1/2 cups carrots, sliced
4 -5 garlic cloves, crushed and chopped
1 cucuzza, peeled and cubed
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes
1 fresh bay leaf
1 teaspoon dried thyme
6 cups water
salt & fresh ground pepper

Steps:

Brown the ground beef in a skillet, drain and set aside.
In a large dutch oven, add the olive oil and sauté the onion, celery, carrot, and garlic for about 4-5 minutes, or until the onions are translucent.
Add the ground beef to the pot along with the can of whole tomatoes, add the cucuzza, and the rest of the ingredients. Bring to a boil and simmer, uncovered for around 45 minutes or until the squash is cooked.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 135.3, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 29.5, Sodium 60.6, Carbohydrate 9.9, Fiber 2, Sugar 4, Protein 10.8

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