Stewed Tomatoes And Cucuzza Food

STEWED TOMATOES AND CUCUZZA

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.

STEWED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Peel the tomatoes by soaking them in boiling water for one minute. Gently pull away the skin.
• Place tomatoes in a large pot and add the remaining ingredients.
• Cover and boil gently for 15 minutes, until tomatoes are tender.
• Serve with croutons.
• I like my stewed tomatoes with toast and butter.
• Whenever I am sick, this is the dish I crave! The above recipe is from the book out of print cookbook "cajun country cookin" by John and Glenna Uhler Enjoy!

ITALIAN CUCUZZA STEW

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.