Fennel gratinata
Fennel gratinata recipe in the italian category
Recipe ingredients:
- 3 large or 4 to 5 small fennel bulbs
- 3 tbs. butter
- Salt
- Black pepper, freshly ground
- 1/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano, freshly grated
Recipe method:
- Cut the fennel tops where they meet the bulb and discard them.
- Pare away any bruised or brownish parts from the bult and cut off a thin slice from the bottom.
- Cut the bulb in lengthwise slices about 1/4 inch thick and wash by soaking them in cold water.
- Turn on the oven and set at 450 degrees F.
- Bring to a boil a pot of water large enough to comfortably accommodate the fennel slices.
- Place the fennel in the boiling water and cook until tender, about 5-10 minutes.
- Drain or lift the fennel out of the water carefully so as not to break the slices.
- In one or more shallow baking dishes or sheet pans, place the fennel in a single layer.
- Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with the parmesan cheese and dot with butter.
- Place in the preheated oven and bake until golden brown, about 10-15 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and serve at once.
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