Finocchio al Forno (Fennel Baked in Cream)

Name: Finocchio al Forno (Fennel Baked in Cream)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: serves 6-8
Ingredients: 1 1 ⁄ 2 lb. fennel (about 2 large bulbs), stalks removed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" wedges; 2 cups heavy cream; 1 1 ⁄ 2 cups finely grated Parmesan; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed

Serves
serves 6-8

Chef Gabrielle Hamilton of Prune restaurant in New York City turned us on to this simple, classic Italian preparation, which calls for baking fennel in the oven with cream and Parmesan to create a luxurious gratin.

Ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ lb. fennel (about 2 large bulbs), stalks removed, halved lengthwise, and cut into 1/2" wedges
2 cups heavy cream
1 ¹⁄₂ cups finely grated Parmesan
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
4 tbsp. unsalted butter, cubed

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Instructions

Step 1

Heat oven to 425°. In a bowl, toss together fennel, cream, and 1 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish; dot with butter. Cover dish with foil; bake for 60 minutes.

Step 2

Uncover baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake until fennel is tender, about 30 minutes.

Heat oven to 425°. In a bowl, toss together fennel, cream, and 1 cup Parmesan; season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 3-qt. baking dish; dot with butter. Cover dish with foil; bake for 60 minutes.
Uncover baking dish; sprinkle with remaining Parmesan. Bake until fennel is tender, about 30 minutes.