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!

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. Serve with a fresh crusty bread.