Baked Fennel (Finocchio Gratinato) Recipe

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   In Italy fennel is sometimes eaten as a fruit instead of dessert using the tender central part.

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   However here is a delicious way of cocking it that you can serve with all sorts of dishes both meat and fish.

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   I suggest you have this accompanying Fritto Misto di Burano (qv).

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   Preheat the oven to 240 degrees C/475 degrees F/Gas 9.

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   To prepare the fennel remove the stalks and tough outer leaves.

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   Cut each head in half and then quarter each half.

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   Simmer the fennel in plenty of salted water till al dente.

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   Drain very well and place in an ovenproof gratin dish.

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   Sprinkle with salt pepper and nutmeg.

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    Heat the butter add in the garlic and infuse for 1 2 min then pour over the fennel.

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    Sprinkle with Parmesan and bake for 15 min till sizzling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.