Agnello in Umido con Cucuzza (Lamb Stew with Squash)

Categories: Soup- Stew- Chowder- Chili

Ingredients

• 2 lb. lean stewing lamb
• 4 Tbsp. olive oil
• 1 1/2 lb. cucussa (light green Italian squash)
• 1 tsp. oregano
• 2 large ripe tomatoes
• 1 large onion, sliced
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Wash and scrape squash; cut into 1 inch cubes. Dip tomatoes in boiling water 1 minute; peel. Have lamb cut in serving pieces. Pour oil in large saucepan; heat. Add onion; cook about 3 minutes. or until soft. Add lamb; cook about 15 minutes or until brown on all sides. Add tomatoes (cut into small pieces). Add oregano, salt and pepper to taste; cover; simmer 20 minutes. Add squash 10 minutes longer or until squash is tender. Serve very hot.

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