Spicy Italian Cucuzza Squash Bake

Ingredients

  • 4 cups cucuzza squash (peeled and cubed)
  • 1 cup onions (diced)
  • 1 cup tomatoes (diced)
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic (freshly crushed)
  • 1/2 jalapeno (diced)
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 2 – 4 Italian Sausage links or vegan Italian sausage links
  • 1 cup Italian blend shredded cheese
  • 1 cup mozzarella shredded cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

  1. Prepare the veggies and sausage: Peel and dice the squash, dice the onions, tomatoes, jalapeno and sausage.  Set aside.
  2. In a skillet, add the cucuzza, olive oil, jalapeno, onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and saute on medium-low heat for approximately 10 minutes, or until the onions and cucuzza are soft.
  3. Remove from heat and transfer to an 8×8 baking dish.
  4. Add the vegan sausage, tomatoes and 1 cup of shredded Italian blend cheese and stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Sprinkle the mozzarella shredded cheese on top.
  6. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese on top is melted and golden.
  7. Optional: Garnish with fresh chopped parsley.