The Amazing Zucchini Trombetta Albenga

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:

Potato and Trombetta Zucchini Casserole (Teglia di Patate e "Trombette")

This potato and trombetta zucchini casserole builds on the Neapolitan potato gateau and adds a layer of tender zucchini to make it a complete meal. I found it in a copy of Cucina Italiana from the 70s, and it belongs at the centre of a large dinner table.

Check out this recipe

📋Zucchini Mushroom Quiche

This zucchini mushroom quiche is perfect for a lunch with friends. You can prepare all the ingredients the day before and bake it just a few minutes before your friends arrive. It is full of healthy vegetables, enriched by eggs, stringy Emmental cheese, and crunchy bacon.

Check out this recipe

📋Italian Zucchini Fritters Recipe with Zucchini Flowers

Italian zucchini fritters, also known as frittelle di zucchine, are a delicious and easy antipasto that will impress your friends and family. Made with fresh zucchini, these little pancakes are perfect for showcasing the versatile vegetable in a new and exciting way.

Check out this recipe

Italian zucchini fritters sucked up on a serving plate

📋Pasta with Zucchini And Fresh Prawns

Pasta with zucchini and prawns is a delicious and healthy one-dish summer meal you can make for family and friends. The zucchini and prawns are cooked with garlic and extra virgin olive oil, no cream no butter.

Check out this recipe

📋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.

Check out this recipe

Torta Verde Ligure Savory Green Pie Recipe

This savory green pie, known as Torta Verde Ligure, is a cherished dish that combines green vegetables with rice and Parmesan cheese for its filling. While it often features Swiss chard, variations with zucchini, artichokes, or spinach are also common, making it a versatile choice found in Ligurian bakeries.

Check out this recipe

📋 Italian Ratatouille Recipe Baked

This is an Italian version of the French ratatouille, quicker and healthier to make than a traditional one and you are not compromising in taste and creaminess. All vegetables are baked in the oven at once. It is a great option for vegans and vegetarians.

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📋Fried Zucchini Flowers Recipe

Fried Zucchini Flowers are squash blossoms covered in a batter and deep fried. It is a typical Mediterranean dish, in Italy called Fiori di Zucca Fritti and in France called Beignets de Fleurs de Courgette. There are many versions of this recipe: mild or elaborate batter, with or without fillings. I use a simple batter flavored with saffron to make a crispy crust and fill the zucchini flowers with mozzarella and ham for a gooey stringy center.

Check out this recipe

Fried zucchini flowers layed on a serving dish

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

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Comments

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.

- 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 !
  
Elaine @ Dishes Delish

June 16, 2017 at 3:47 pm

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

- Laura
  
  June 17, 2017 at 3:50 am
  
  Thank you Elaine
  
Bebs

June 17, 2017 at 7:09 am

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

- Laura
  
  June 18, 2017 at 11:45 am
  
  Thank you Bebs
  
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 🙂

- Laura
  
  June 20, 2017 at 4:05 am
  
  Thank you Mayuri, they are very common in France and Italy
  
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 😀

- Laura
  
  June 21, 2017 at 7:08 am
  
  LOL, what a nightmare! Renaud from the Lavancia Farm gives them to his pig
  
Jenny GIUDICI

June 27, 2018 at 12:33 pm

zucchine trombetta forever, troppo buone (so good)

- Laura
  
  June 27, 2018 at 1:28 pm
  
  And the season just started !!!!
  
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

- Laura
  
  August 16, 2018 at 5:15 pm
  
  Great, the soup is delicious. I would love to hear how you make it
  
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?

- 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.
  
Germano

December 10, 2019 at 8:09 am

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

- 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/
  
- C
  
  August 16, 2024 at 2:38 pm
  
  I bought some from Amazon (UK) they are growing very well!
  
  - Laura
    
    August 17, 2024 at 7:56 am
    
    Excellent, you will taste the difference!
    
Germano

December 15, 2019 at 3:52 am

thank you Laura, I have a go

They are very different from normal zucchini.

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