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Cucuzza Squash

Also known as: Italian squash, bottle gourd, zucca, suzza melon, tasmania bean, and New Guinea bean

Category:

Vegetables

Seasonality:

All Origins
USA

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: Low
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Low
December: None

January: None
February: None
March: None
April: None
May: None
June: Low
July: Medium
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Low
December: None

Uses:

Its taste is similar to a sweet summer squash and is an edible gourd that can grow three feet long. Cucuzza squash has light green inedible skin and the white flesh contains many seeds. It can be steamed, microwaved, stuffed, baked, stir-fried, stewed, or used as a substitute in recipes calling for summer squash. To Fry: Peel squash and cut into French fry potato shapes. Dip into mixture of beaten egg and milk and roll in mixture of bread crumbs and flour. Fry until golden brown, be careful not to over cook. To Stew: Peel approximately 2 pounds of cucuzza squash and dice into 1/2 inch cubes. In oiled skillet, combine small chopped onions, 1 clove chopped garlic, sauté 2 minutes. Add 15 ounces of can stewed tomatoes and summer 4 minutes. Add Cucuzza squash and cook till tender (approximately 30 min). Season to taste. Serve plain over thin spaghetti. Tastes great with meat too!

Selection, Storage & Handling:

Melissa's Cucuzza Squash is hand-selected for excellent quality. Choose firm, well-shaped cucuzza free of soft spots and yellowing.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 3/4 (85g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 10
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 0g 0%
- Protein 1g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 0mg 0%
- Sugars 0g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
- Total Fat 0g 0%