Stewed Tomatoes And Cucuzza - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 small onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons oil
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
3 cups cucuzza, peeled and diced
1 teaspoon dried basil
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
parmesan cheese (optional)

Preparation

Heat oil in skillet and add onions and garlic.
Saute until onions are tender (but do not brown).
Add tomatoes and tomato sauce.
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
Add diced cucuzza, basil, salt and pepper.
Simmer an additional 20-30 minutes, until cucuzza is tender.
Add Parmesan cheese before serving, if desired.