Red Kuri Gratin

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Red Kuri Gratin

Yields1 Serving
 Butter (for the dish)
  1 small red kuri squash (a generous 1 pound), seeded and sliced
  2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  1 small zucchini, grated
  2/3 cup ricotta
  1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for the top
  1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  1/2 cup grated Fontina or crumbled blue cheese
  Salt and pepper, to taste 81 tablespoon butter, cut up (for the top)
1

Set the oven at 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

2

In a large saucepan fitted with a steamer insert, combine the squash and potatoes. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and steam over high heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a skewer.

3

Using a food mill or ricer set over a bowl, work the vegetables to form a puree. Or mash them with a potato masher until they are coarsely pureed. Add the zucchini, ricotta, nutmeg, parsley, 1/4 cup of the Fontina or blue cheese, and plenty of salt and pepper.

4

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Smooth the top. Add the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, butter, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

5

Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Ingredients

 Butter (for the dish)
  1 small red kuri squash (a generous 1 pound), seeded and sliced
  2 baking potatoes, peeled and cut into 2-inch pieces
  1 small zucchini, grated
  2/3 cup ricotta
  1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg, plus more for the top
  1 tablespoon chopped parsley
  1/2 cup grated Fontina or crumbled blue cheese
  Salt and pepper, to taste 81 tablespoon butter, cut up (for the top)

Directions

1

Set the oven at 400 degrees. Butter an 8-inch square baking dish.

2

In a large saucepan fitted with a steamer insert, combine the squash and potatoes. Bring to a boil, cover the pan, and steam over high heat for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender when pierced with a skewer.

3

Using a food mill or ricer set over a bowl, work the vegetables to form a puree. Or mash them with a potato masher until they are coarsely pureed. Add the zucchini, ricotta, nutmeg, parsley, 1/4 cup of the Fontina or blue cheese, and plenty of salt and pepper.

4

Transfer the mixture to the baking dish. Smooth the top. Add the remaining 1/4 cup cheese, butter, and a sprinkle of nutmeg.

5

Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden. Let the dish rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Red Kuri Gratin