Fantastic Fennel Parmesan Recipes

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the fennel in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan. Drizzle with the oil. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish. Arrange the fennel in the dish. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan. Drizzle with the oil. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.

FANTASTIC FENNEL PARMESAN

Steps:

• Make Garlicky Breadcrumbs (see below.) Wash and dry the fennel. Cut away the white stems; keep the feathery fronds for garnish. Gently peel the outer white bulb.
• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.Slice the fennel bulbs horizontaly 1/3" thick. Lay the fennel on a rimmed baking pan (17 1/2" x 13") or large casserole dish. Some slices will not be connected to the stem; that's okay.Brush tops and bottoms liberally with 3 tablespoons of evoo. Sprinkle tops with salt & freshly cracked pepper. Roast for 15 minutes, turn over the fennel and roast another 10 minutes until lightly golden and softening a bit.
• Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees.When cool enought to handle, remove the fennel to a cutting board and layer with breadcrumbs: Add 1/3 cups of breadcrumbs on the rimmed baking pan. Place fennel on top in a single layer. Top the fennel evenly with the remaining 1/3 cup of bread crumbs.
• Layer by adding marinara sauce over the the breadcrumbed fennel, then top with the chopped tomatoes. Finish by shaving parmesan cheese and add to the tops - does not need to cover completely. Sprinkle with oregano.
• Cover with heavy foil and bake 15 - 20 minutes until the fennel is softened and very tender and the cheese is melted. Garnish with sprigs of the fennel fronds and parsley leaves. Serve an enjoy!Serves 8 as a side dish; 4 as a main course

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Remove the stems of the fennel and slice the bulb in half lengthwise. With the cut side down, slice the bulb vertically into 1/2-inch-thick slices, cutting right through the core. Spread the fennel slices on a baking sheet, coat with olive oil, salt, and pepper and toss with your hands.
• Roast the fennel slices for about 1 hour, turning them once after 30 minutes, until the edges are crisp and brown. Remove from the oven and cover with Parmesan shavings. Taste for salt and pepper and serve.

BAKED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Cut the base off of the fennel bulbs, and cut a cone shape into the base to remove the core. You can see the core because it is whiter than the surrounding green. This is optional, but helps the fennel cook faster. Slice the fennel vertically (upright) into 1/4 inch thick slices.
• Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the fennel, and fry for about 5 minutes. Stir in the half-and-half and creme fraiche until well blended. Transfer to a shallow baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the top.
• Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until the top is golden brown and the fennel is tender enough to pierce with a fork.

ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN - GIADA DE LAURENTIIS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Clean and cut the fennel bulbs: cut them horizontally into 1/3 inch thick slices and reserve the fronds.
• Take the reserved fennel fronds and chop enough of them to make 2 teaspoons; set aside.
• Spray the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish with olive oil.
• Lay the fennel slices in the dish, making sure that all the pieces are touching the bottom so that they roast rather than steam when they're cooking.
• Sprinkle with the salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan.
• Drizzle with the olive oil and bake for 45 minutes at 375 degrees F, until the fennel is tender and the Parmesan is golden brown.
• Transfer roasted fennel to serving platter, sprinkle with the 2 teaspoons chopped reserved fennel fronds, and serve.

GIADA'S ROASTED FENNEL WITH PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
• Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish.
• Arrange the fennel in the dish.
• Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan.
• Drizzle with the oil.
• Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
• Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.