Spaghetti With Cucuzza Squash

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Ingredients

  • 1 cucuzza, peeled and sliced approx. 1/4-inch thick (about 24-inch long)
  • 1 lb thin spaghetti
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 1 -8 garlic clove (to your taste)
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • salt
  • pepper

Instructions

  1. Slice the amount of garlic cloves you wish to use thinly. Add the garlic to a saute pan that has been heated with the oil and butter in it over medium high heat (*Note: If you're not a big fan of garlic just add 1 whole clove slightly cracked, to the oil and saute it for about 2-3 minutes then remove the garlic from the pan).
  2. Add the cucuzzi to the pan and mix with the sauteed garlic. Continue to saute the cucuzzi and garlic until the cucuzzi gets colored, always watching that you are not burning the garlic you left in the pan. Cucuzzi can take a lot of color in the pan before it burns, and it gets sweeter as it gets the deeper color.
  3. Prepare the spaghetti to the "al dente" point and then thoroughly drain it.
  4. Add all the cucuzzi, oil, butter, and garlic to the spaghetti and toss to thoroughly mix.
  5. Add the grated cheese to the spaghetti and toss it once more. If the spaghetti mixture seems dry, add a little more butter and/or olive oil to moisten. Hint: You can add more cheese if you like, I do.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste -- Enjoy!

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

726 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 15.8g 32% DV
Total Fat 55.9g 72% DV
Carbs 40.4g 15% DV
Fiber 2.3g 8% DV
Sugar 2.5g 5% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10118.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 297.8mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 80mg 27% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 20.7mg 23% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 221.8mg 17% DV
Iron 3.2mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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