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

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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