Sicilian Cucuzza Recipe | Umami

Ingredients

• 900 gram cucuzza squash
• 400 grams tomatoes
• pepperoncino (red pepper flakes) optional)
• 400 grams potatoes (4 small)
• 3 tbsp. olive oil (plus extra for drizzling at the end)
• 1 small onion
• salt (to taste)
• 150 grams short pasta (such as shells, tubettini or macaroni)
• handful fresh basil leaves (chopped)
• grated Parmigiano or Pecorino Romano cheese (for serving)