Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled and crushed
  • 3 anchovy fillets, preferably salted fillets, rinsed, soaked for 5 minutes in cold water, drained and chopped
  • 2 tablespoons capers, rinsed, chopped if large
  • 2 pounds peeled winter squash, cut in 3/4-inch chunks about 7 cups
  • 1/2 cup imported black olives, pitted
  • 1/4 ounce (1 tablespoon) freshly grated ricotta salata
  • Salt
  • freshly ground pepper

Method

  • Heat the oil over medium heat in a large, lidded skillet and add the onion, garlic clove, anchovy fillets and capers.
  • Cook, stirring, until the onion is tender, about 5 minutes.
  • Remove the garlic clove and discard.
  • Add the squash, stir together, add about 1/4 cup of water if the pan is dry, and cover the pan.
  • Cook, stirring often, for about 30 minutes, until the squash is tender.
  • Add the olives and continue to cook, stirring, for another 5 to 10 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper (you probably wont need much salt).
  • Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle on the ricotta salata and serve.