linda's cucuzza squash with chicken and pepperoni

(1 rating)
Recipe by
Linda Howell
Pearland, TX

I recently discovered Cucuzza squash at our local farm store. It looks like a pale green baseball bat. About the same size. Cucuzza is an Italian squash, now being grown commercially in Louisiana. It must be peeled and seeded. If you cannot get cucuzza you might substitute zucchini. Cucuzza has a mild flavor but a firmer flesh than zucchini.

(1 rating)
yield 6 -8
prep time 15 Min
cook time 25 Min

Ingredients For linda's cucuzza squash with chicken and pepperoni

  • 1 lg
    onion, diced
  • 3-4 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1 lg
    carrot, chopped fine
  • 2 Tbsp
    evoo
  • 1 lb
    skinless chicken breast cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 c
    mini turkey pepperoni
  • 1 c
    cucuzza squash, peeled and diced
  • 1 Tbsp
    tomato paste
  • 2-4
    leaves fresh basil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 c
    water
  • 1 lg
    can diced or crushed tomatoes
  • 1/2 c
    heavy cream
  • pecorino or parmesan cheese

How To Make linda's cucuzza squash with chicken and pepperoni

  • 1
    Saute onion in EVOO. Add garlic and cook until garlic is fragrant. Add chicken and cook until no longer pink. Add cucuzza and stir until tender. (about 5 minutes) Form hot spot and cook tomato paste. Add tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper and water. Stir and simmer about 10 minutes. Correct seasoning if necessary. Cook until thickness desired. Remove from heat. Stir in cheese and fresh torn basil. Enjoy!

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