I do use Italian zucchini quite a bit...however I tend to prefer the lebanese kind due to the fact that they have no center bitterness.
My father-in-law swears by his Italian ones...so there you have it...many more meals ahead with you know what!
I enjoyed your recipe.
Thanks for sharing, Claudia
Baked Penne & Zucchini
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