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The Amazing Zucchini Trombetta Albenga

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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.

Zucchini Trombetta Albenga

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.

Zucchini Albenga cut in slices

Recipes with Zucchini Trombetta d’Albenga

So in their honour, I recommend these Zucchini recipes:

Zucchini and Mushroom Quiche
This zucchini mushroom quiche is full of healthy vegetables, cheese and ham. It can be served by itself or with a fresh salad #yourguardianchef #vegetables #vegetarian
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Zucchini Mushroom Quiche
Zucchini Recipe Pasta And Ricotta
If you cannot find zucchini Trombetta, you can use regular zucchini. Buy small zucchini as they have fewer seeds and they are not too watery. #yourguardianchef #pasta #italianrecipe
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Zucchini recipe pasta and ricotta
Ratatouille
Ratatouille is a French classic originating from Nice. It is a stew containing summer vegetables that can be served with any meat or fish. #yourguardianchef #frecnhfood #frenchrecipe #vegan
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Easy Ratatouille Recipe Baked
This is an easy ratatouille recipe, quicker and healthier to make than a traditional one. It is a great option for vegan and vegetarian. #yourguardianchef #vegan #vegetarian #healthyfood
Easy Ratatouille Recipe Baked

I would also like to take this opportunity to reveal my special ingredients to make the best

Fried Zucchini Flowers Recipe
A typical Mediterranean dish: Fried Zucchini Flowers or Squash blossom in English, and in France they are called Beignets de Fleurs de Courgette. You can find different recipes for the batter as well as the filling, I use a simple batter flavoured with saffron and fill them with mozzarella and ham. #yourguardianchef #flowers #Italianfood #starters
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Fried zucchini flowers layed on a serving dish

Freshly picked zucchini flowers

 

 

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  1. 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.

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    • 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 !

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  4. 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 🙂

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  5. 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 😀

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  7. 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

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