vito's baked fennel recipe
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Vito Montanarelli shares this wonderfully rich “Primi." A traditional Italian ingredient, Fennel, topped with herbs and cheese offers notes of Anise and makes a great start to a romantic dinner. Prep time: 20 minutesServes: Each large Fennel bulb serves twoTRANSCRIPT
Vito’s Baked Fennel!
Vito Montanarelli shares this wonderfully rich “Primi." A traditional Italian ingredient, Fennel, topped with herbs and cheese offers notes of Anise and makes a great start to a romantic dinner.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: Each large Fennel bulb serves two
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Ingredients
3 large fennel bulbs to serve six
2-3 teaspoons Kosher or herbed salt
2-3 teaspoons pepper
3-4 tablespoons Italian seasoning
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1/8 cup olive oil
Step 1- Slice and Arrange Fennel on Baking Sheet
Cut long ends of stems and rough bottom off of fennel bulb
Slice fennel bulb into ¼ inch thick rounds and place each slice on foil covered baking sheet
Cook’s note: Slice from top of bulb to bottom to retain shape of bulb
Step 2- Brush Fennel with Olive Oil and Season
Brush both sides of fennel with olive oil
Sprinkle top side of each fennel slice with pinch each of salt and pepper
Top each with a teaspoon of cheese
Sprinkle each with a pinch of Italian seasoning
Step 3 - Bake, Broil and Serve with Prosecco Rose
Suggested Wine Pairing : Clara Malvolti Prosecco RoseVisit www.gioiawines.blogspot.com for information on this and other wonderful Italian wines available from Vito Montanarelli!
Bake in Preheated oven at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes
When fennel is tender to the touch of a fork, broil for a minute
Fennel is done and ready to serve when cheese begins to brown
Serve immediately on individual plates (3-4 slices per person)
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