Fennel with tomato is a very simple and tasty side dish that can accompany a grilled or pan-fried meat or fish main course, and I recommend bringing a nice piece of bread with crumb to the table because you’ll want to dip it in the sauce!
Fennel is a crunchy vegetable with a gentle taste that is generally served raw in a dip, but it is very good boiled, placed in a buttered baking dish, just sprinkled with breadcrumbs, and covered in a slow béchamel sauce.
This fennel gratin served warm in the upcoming winter season is a tender and appetizing side dish that goes perfectly with meat, at least for me!
Fennel is low-calorie and after washing them, it is necessary to remove those filaments on the leaves. If you want to keep them nice and white, add a little lemon juice to the wash water!
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- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 4
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2.6 lbs fennel
- 17.6 oz tomato sauce
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tbsps extra virgin olive oil
- 1 pinch chili pepper
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
- to taste chopped parsley
- to taste water
Tools
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- High-sided Saucepans
- Knives
Steps
1) First, I need to remove the outer parts of the fennel that are the hardest and wash the vegetable well under running water.
2) I pour extra virgin olive oil into the pan and when it sizzles, I add the crushed garlic clove and let it fry for a couple of minutes.
3) I remove the garlic and place the fennel in the pan which I preferred to cut into wedges, but we can also make slices like a cutlet, as you wish!
4) I let it flavor for 3-4 minutes, then I pour in the tomato sauce with a ladle of water.
5) I stir and add salt, pepper, and a pinch of chili flakes.
6) The preparation now needs to cook for about 25 minutes or until the braised fennel with tomato is tender.
7) I add chopped parsley on top of the fennel and serve at the table.
A wholesome and easy side dish for meat and fish… Enjoy your meal!
Annalisa
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