Vito Montanarelli shares this wonderfully rich “Primi." A traditional Italian ingredient, Fennel, topped with herbs and cheese offers notes of Anise and makes a great start to a romantic dinner. Prep time: 20 minutes Serves: Each large Fennel bulb serves two

1. Vito’s Baked Fennel!
Vito Montanarelli shares
this wonderfully rich
“Primi." A traditional Italian
ingredient, Fennel, topped
with herbs and cheese
offers notes of Anise and
makes a great start to a
romantic dinner.
Prep time: 20 minutes
Serves: Each large Fennel
bulb serves two Watch the Video

2. Ingredients
3 large fennel bulbs to serve six
2-3 teaspoons Kosher or herbed salt
2-3 teaspoons pepper
3-4 tablespoons Italian seasoning
½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano
1/8 cup olive oil

3. Step 1- Slice and Arrange Fennel on
Baking Sheet
Cut long ends of stems and rough bottom off of fennel bulb
Slice fennel bulb into ¼ inch thick rounds and place each
slice on foil covered baking sheet
Cook’s note: Slice from top of bulb to
bottom to retain shape of bulb

4. Step 2- Brush Fennel with Olive Oil
and Season
Brush both sides of fennel with olive oil
Sprinkle top side of each fennel slice with pinch
each of salt and pepper
Top each with a teaspoon of cheese
Sprinkle each with a pinch of Italian seasoning

5. Step 3 - Bake, Broil and Serve with
Prosecco Rose
Bake in Preheated oven at 400 degrees for 10-15 minutes
When fennel is tender to the touch of a fork, broil for a minute
Fennel is done and ready to serve when cheese begins to brown
Serve immediately on individual plates (3-4 slices per person)
Suggested Wine Pairing : Clara Malvolti Prosecco Rose
Visit www.gioiawines.blogspot.com for information on this and other
wonderful Italian wines available from Vito Montanarelli!

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