Stuffed Cucuzza Squash (Sicilian Squash/Gagootz)

Stuffed Cucuzza Squash is filled with a savory, meatball-style mixture and roasted in a fragrant tomato basil sauce until tender and flavorful.

Enjoy it as a main dish with a light salad for a wonderful, Sicilian-inspired summer meal!

Ingredients:

For The Filling: Italian Pork Sausage Ground Beef Shredded Mozzarella Yellow Onion

Preheat oven to 350˚F and arrange a rack in the center.

Then make the filling by combining Italian sausage, ground beef, mozzarella and pecorino cheeses, onion, spinach, basil, eggs, garlic, shredded potatoes and spices in a bowl and mix well.

Next, prep the cucuzza squash: Slice off and discard the ends, then peel it.

Then, slice the squash pieces in half lengthwise and deseed them using a small spoon or grapefruit spoon. Cut the squash into smaller pieces, about 2 to 3” long each.

Season the hollowed-out surface of each squash piece with a light sprinkling of salt and pepper. Place tomato sauce on the bottom of a baking dish(es).

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