courgette / zucchini
zucchine
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Zucchina (or zucchino — both forms are used in different regions) is one of Italy's most versatile summer vegetables, used in pasta, frittate, soups, and stuffed dishes.
Taglio le zucchine a rondelle e le salto in padella.
I slice the courgettes into rounds and sauté them in the pan.
La frittata di zucchine è un pranzo leggero e gustoso.
Courgette omelette is a light and tasty lunch.