There are green and yellow zucchini plus their dradle-shaped, relatives -- petite and delicate Patty Pans. But the squash family's over-sized cugini, the cucuzza, might well be the mother of all ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — There are green and yellow zucchini plus their dradle-shaped, relatives — petite and delicate Patty Pans. But the squash family's over-sized cugini, the cucuzza, might well be ...

Before you begin preparing the cucuzza take a 3-quart stockpot and boil the pasta only until it becomes al dente. Then drain it thoroughly in a fine-mesh colander and set it aside to cool. Meanwhile, ...

There are green and yellow zucchini plus their dradle-shaped, relatives -- petite and delicate Patty Pans. But the squash family's over-sized cugini, the cucuzza, might well be the mother of all ...

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Talk about a Staten Island recipe, this "gagootz" or cucuzza made its way into an Indian-style pudding. It's delicious! It takes 10 minutes to prep and 30 minutes to cook.