In order to prepare the squash balls, first of all peel and cut the squash into slices. Then place them on tray covered with a sheet of baking paper. Season them with a filet of olive oil and a pinch of salt. Then, let them bake in preheated static oven at 200°C for 30 minutes.

Meanwhile, chop finely the sage leaves and cut into cubes the smoked scamorza. When the squash will be cooked, take it out from the oven and transfer it in a bowl.

Mash the squash with the help of a fork, then add the breadcrumbs and the Granetta di Vacca. Subsequently, add the egg the chopped sage. Knead the mixture with your hands in order to mix well all the ingredients, then pepper to taste.

With the obtained mixture, form some balls, putting some cubes of smoked scamorza in each of them. Once you have formed all the balls, roll them in the breadcrumbs and cook your squash balls in a non-stick pan with a filet of extra virgin olive oil, until they become golden brown. At this point, your balls are ready to be served hot and with a string cheese heart.