I came up with this recipe because I had so many ripe cucuzza squash in my garden. Cucuzza is a long green Italian squash. They are sometimes hard to find, but if you can find one, this dish is worth trying! I serve it with wheat pasta and grilled chicken or Italian sausage.
Provided by Kim D.
Categories Sauces
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in skillet and add onions and garlic.
- Saute until onions are tender (but do not brown).
- Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
- Add diced cucuzza, basil, salt and pepper.
- Simmer an additional 20-30 minutes, until cucuzza is tender.
- Add Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 127.1, Fat 7.2, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 532.6, Carbohydrate 16, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 7.1, Protein 2.4
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