Baked Cardoons (Cardi Al Forno) Recipe

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   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

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   Bring 6 qts of water to a boil, add in 2 Tbsp.

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   salt and lemon juice.

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   Remove the cardoons from the acidulated water, rinse and cook in the boiling water till tender but not fully cooked, about 30 min.

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   Drain well and dry on paper towels.

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   Dredge each cardoon in the flour, then the Large eggs.

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   In a 14-inch saute/fry pan, heat about 1/2 c. of oil over high heat till almost smoking.

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   Fry the cardoon pcs in the oil till golden, working in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.

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   Drain the cardoons on a plate lined with paper towels.

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    Season with salt and pepper.

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    Meanwhile, heat the Basic Tomato Sauce in a small saucepan till bubbling.

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    When all cardoons are cooked, place in a casserole with the warm sauce and the grated cheese.

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    Distribute the butter proportionately across the top of the dish and bake in the oven 15 min.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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