Nonna’s Cucuzza Greens

One of my favorite things about Italian cooking is the simplicity of so many of the recipes. I have come to think of it as a reminder that things don’t have to be extravagant in order to be amazing.
This is cucuzza recipe # ✌?also from my Nonna and written in true Italian style with no measurements and just the assumption your taste buds will guide you. This recipe could be used with just about any greens as cucuzza is hard to come by let alone the leaves!

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Nonna’s Cucuzza Greens

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Course: Pasta, Recipes

Ingredients

• Leaves from cucuzza plant

• Water

• Olive oil

• Salt

• Pepper

Directions

• Fill a medium size pot with water and bring to a boil.
• Rinse cucuzza leaves and place in boiling water.
• Boil for 5-7 minutes, or until tender.
• Drain and place in a bowl (optional: reserve some of the liquid to serve with the cucuzza leaves).
• Drizzle with olive oil and season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Eat with crusty bread- Don’t skip this part ?

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