Italian Cucuzza Recipes

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ITALIAN CUCUZZA STEW



Italian Cucuzza Stew image

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

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

ITALIAN SQUASH (CUCUZZA) RECIPE - (3.9/5)



Italian Squash (Cucuzza) Recipe - (3.9/5) image

Provided by á-2825

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 Long Italian Squash (cucuzza)
1/4 cup of EVOO
4-5 Large Potatoes
1 Large Onion
1/2 cup of Italian Red Sauce
3 1/2 cups of Water
Salt & Pepper to taste
6 Qt. Pot
Italian Bread

Steps:

  • 1. Peel the Italian Squash ((cucuzza) and cut into pieces... 2-3 inches (then cut pieces in half). 2. Peel and slice the onion. 3. Peel about 4-5 large Potatoes and cut them in 4-6 pcs... depends on how big they are. 4. Put 1/4 cup of EVOO in the 6 Qt. pot... heat oil for about 1 minute... then... 5. Add the cut potatoes and continue to saute (med heat) (stir every few minutes) for about 10 minutes then. 6. Add the sliced onions to the pot and continue to saute` (med heat) (stir every few minutes) for about 15 minutes. 7. Add the 1/2 cup of Italian Red Sauce and contiune to saute` (stir every few minutes) until the potatoes start to get a little bit soft.... then..... 8. Add the cut Italian Squash (cucuzza) and the 3 1/2 cups of water into the pot. Also add salt & pepper to your taste (stir every few minutes) 9. Cook until potatoes and squash are tender (but not too soft). 10. Serve in a bowl with a loaf of Italian Bread

CUCUZZA STEW



Cucuzza Stew image

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

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

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