Poverty Dish

This is one of Gramma Gramma’s favorite dishes. There are many variations but the basic recipe is as follows. The variations are endless but a few have been added at the end of this recipe

ingredients

6 small zucchini
1 small onion chopped
1-2 cloves garlic chopped
1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
1 8 oz package of fresh mushrooms sliced
3 links Italian Sausage
1-2 T cooking oil

directions

Saute sausage in oil until brown, add onion and garlic. Cut zucchini into bite-size pieces and add to pan. Stir occasionally. Add mushrooms and stir, add tomatoes and stir. Cover and cook for about 30 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Serve with grated cheese if desired

Personal touches:

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1. Can be served over linguini
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2. After sausage is cooked, add approximately 2 cups of diced potatoes and continue as above
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3. Substitute seafood (shrimp, scallops or pieces of white fish) for the sausage. Serve over pasta, rice, or with potatoes as in #2

Source: Gramma Gramma's verbal account