Braised Fennel With Parmesan

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons butter (or olive oil or a combo, plus extra for greasing the baking dish)
• 2-3 bulbs fennel, trimmed
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/3 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• parsley (and or or fennel greens)

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 325°F

2. 2

   Rub a baking dish large enough to hold the fennel in a single layer with butter.

3. 3

   Slice the fennel bulbs in half or quarters lengthwise and steam the fennel over simmering water for 10 minutes, then arrange in the dish.

4. 4

   Dot with butter or drizzle with olive oil, season with salt and pepper and add the wine or water. Cover and bake for 20 minutes.

5. 5

   Remove the cover, baste the fennel with its juice, then add the cheese and continue baking uncovered until the fennel is completely tender, about 10 minutes more.

6. 6

   Serve garnished with chopped fennel greens or parsley.