Originally imported from Centre North America , the Zucchini Trombetta Albenga (a Ligurian town) has become a Ligurian delicacy which you can find in the French and Italian Riviera markets during the summer period.
They are very different from normal zucchini.
Long and thin, they have all the seeds at the end. As a consequence, they are less watery, and much more consistent and crunchy.
The zucchini Trombetta Albenga have a diameter between 2 to 3 cm and they can reach a length of 20 cm, sometimes turning around like trumpets, I guess that is where the name derives from.
They are definitely worth a try. This year I planted them n the vegetable patch.
If you are interested in more unusual Italian vegetables you can watch a video about my trip to the Ventimiglia market here.
Recipes with Zucchini Trombetta d'Albenga
So in their honour, I recommend these Zucchini recipes:
- Shrimp Zucchini Pasta
- Baked salmon fillet in oven with steamed zucchini and potatoes
- Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
- Zucchini Recipe Pasta And Ricotta
- Easy Ratatouille Recipe Baked
- Italian Zucchini Frittata
I would also like to take this opportunity to reveal my special ingredients to make the best:
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Lesley
I grow this variety of courgette in Brittany and agree they are much better than traditional varieties. They are more tasty and stay fresh in the fridge for longer. Try making a courgette cake with them they are great because they have less water.
Laura
Lesley, thank you so much for your comment. I am glad to hear you can grow them in Brittany. Great suggestion about the cake, I will certainly try !
Elaine @ Dishes Delish
Yummy Laura!! This was a fun read and the quiche looks heavenly!
Laura
Thank you Elaine
Bebs
That looks so good...wanna try this soon! Great recipe
Laura
Thank you Bebs
Mayuri Patel
Interesting post. The zucchini flowers have intrigued me the most. A wonderful collection of recipes using zucchini trombetta. I've learnt something new today 🙂
Laura
Thank you Mayuri, they are very common in France and Italy
Patty
Mmmm! Can't do without these every week, love your collection of trombini zucchini recipes, I make a few of them. In Switzerland we only had the traditional zucchini with lots of water and seeds, can't stand them now, my husband still brings me some when he goes shopping, makes me so hungry 😀
Laura
LOL, what a nightmare! Renaud from the Lavancia Farm gives them to his pig
Jenny GIUDICI
zucchine trombetta forever, troppo buone (so good)
Laura
And the season just started !!!!
John luce
I bought the seeds in Italy and grow them in jersey a great talking point and taste good .i am going to try the courgette soup
Laura
Great, the soup is delicious. I would love to hear how you make it
Germano
Are they available in Australia , if so where can I buy the seed, any body can help?
Laura
I don't think they are, they are not even available in the rest of Italy. They are a very localized produce.
Germano
Thank Laura , Do you know of a local seed supplier where I can buy same seeds?
Laura
Germano, I have never seen seeds but you may want to try this site. They are one of the large/oldest plants and seeds resellers: https://www.ingegnoli.it/
C
I bought some from Amazon (UK) they are growing very well!
Laura
Excellent, you will taste the difference!
Germano
thank you Laura, I have a go