Description
Impressive in size and quantity of flesh!
Family:
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moshata)
Storage: from 3 to 6 months.
Revelants informations:
- Coming from one of the varieties formerly cultivated, this squash also called Pleine de Naples can measure up to 2 meters.
- This squash originating in Naples, Italy, has a slightly musky and sweet flavor, while recalling the scent of hazelnut.
- It has a very firm bright orange flesh.
- Despite its imposing size, this squash is very tasty.
- A big advantage, the seeds are concentrated in one end, so it contains a lot of meat to cook!
- Little tip: cut the squash into slices for cooking instead of lengthwise.
Use:
- Perfect for soups
- Succulent for friendly ratatouille
- Very good for mashed potatoes
- Surprisingly excellent for making gnocchi
Recipe Ideas :
For an idea recipe for a delicious Naples Long squash soup, click here!
