Best Cucuzza Stew Recipes
ITALIAN CUCUZZA STEW
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
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
CUCUZZA STEW
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
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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