Gabi’s Italian Food Blog – Stir-fried zucchini and potatoes, commonly called zucchine e patate in Italian, is a popular, inexpensive Italian recipe that never seems to miss its target. This simple, hearty yet flavourful dish is the ultimate vegan-friendly meal. While perfect as a main, it can be used as a side with pork chops or sausages. No matter how you like to eat it, the best part will always be mopping up your plate scarpeta-style with a loaf of crusty bread.