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Home » Ingredients » Summer Vegetables

The Amazing Zucchini Trombetta Albenga

Published: Aug 18, 2016 · Modified: Apr 21, 2023. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

Zucchini Trombetta Albenga are in the French & Italian Riviera in the summer. Long and thin, with no seeds, they are crunchy with a nutty taste. #yourguardianchef #vegetables #vegetarian #vegan

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:

  • 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:

  • Fried Zucchini Flowers Recipe
Freshly picked zucchini flowers

If you are making any recipe with these delicious Zucchini Trombetta, leave your comment below I would like to hear from you. You can find more delicious ideas if you FOLLOW ME on Facebook, YouTube, Pinterest and Instagram or sign up to my newsletter.

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  1. Lesley

    August 19, 2016 at 3:05 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • Laura

      August 19, 2016 at 4:48 pm

      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 !

      Reply
  2. Elaine @ Dishes Delish

    June 16, 2017 at 3:47 pm

    Yummy Laura!! This was a fun read and the quiche looks heavenly!

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 17, 2017 at 3:50 am

      Thank you Elaine

      Reply
  3. Bebs

    June 17, 2017 at 7:09 am

    That looks so good...wanna try this soon! Great recipe

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 18, 2017 at 11:45 am

      Thank you Bebs

      Reply
  4. Mayuri Patel

    June 19, 2017 at 8:23 pm

    Interesting post. The zucchini flowers have intrigued me the most. A wonderful collection of recipes using zucchini trombetta. I've learnt something new today 🙂

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 20, 2017 at 4:05 am

      Thank you Mayuri, they are very common in France and Italy

      Reply
  5. Patty

    June 20, 2017 at 8:53 am

    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 😀

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 21, 2017 at 7:08 am

      LOL, what a nightmare! Renaud from the Lavancia Farm gives them to his pig

      Reply
  6. Jenny GIUDICI

    June 27, 2018 at 12:33 pm

    zucchine trombetta forever, troppo buone (so good)

    Reply
    • Laura

      June 27, 2018 at 1:28 pm

      And the season just started !!!!

      Reply
  7. John luce

    August 15, 2018 at 12:43 pm

    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

    Reply
    • Laura

      August 16, 2018 at 5:15 pm

      Great, the soup is delicious. I would love to hear how you make it

      Reply
  8. Germano

    December 09, 2019 at 7:31 am

    Are they available in Australia , if so where can I buy the seed, any body can help?

    Reply
    • Laura

      December 09, 2019 at 8:29 am

      I don't think they are, they are not even available in the rest of Italy. They are a very localized produce.

      Reply
  9. Germano

    December 10, 2019 at 8:09 am

    Thank Laura , Do you know of a local seed supplier where I can buy same seeds?

    Reply
    • Laura

      December 10, 2019 at 1:54 pm

      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/

      Reply
  10. Germano

    December 15, 2019 at 3:52 am

    thank you Laura, I have a go

    Reply

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