• Cooking Tips
  • About
  • Contact
  • Disclosure/Privacy
  • Recipe Index

Sign Up for My Newsletter and free EBook ✉️
  • Home
  • About Me – Rosemary Molloy
    • Contact
    • Disclosure/Privacy
  • Recipes
  • Ingredient
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Chocolate
    • Eggs
    • Fish & Seafood
    • fruit
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Potatoes
    • Vegetables
  • Course
    • Drinks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Pasta
    • Casseroles & Bakes
    • Pizza / Bread
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
  • Desserts
    • Cookies & Bars
    • Donuts & Pastries
    • Frostings & Glazes
    • Homemade Candy
    • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
    • Muffins & Sweet Breads
    • No-Bake Desserts
    • Tarts & Pies
  • Seasons
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall/Winter
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
  • American Favorites
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
    • Desserts
    • Side Dishes

Sign Up for My Newsletter and free EBook ✉️
↑

An Italian in my Kitchen

Authentic Italian Recipes

  • Recipes
  • Ingredient
    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Chocolate
    • Eggs
    • Fish & Seafood
    • fruit
    • Nuts
    • Pasta
    • Pork
    • Potatoes
    • Vegetables
  • Course
    • Drinks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Lunch
    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Main Dish
    • Side Dishes
    • Snacks
    • Pasta
    • Casseroles & Bakes
    • Pizza / Bread
    • Salads
    • Soups & Stews
    • Desserts
      • Cookies & Bars
      • Donuts & Pastries
      • Frostings & Glazes
      • Homemade Candy
      • Ice Cream & Frozen Desserts
      • Muffins & Sweet Breads
      • No-Bake Desserts
      • Tarts & Pies
  • Seasons
    • Cooking Tips for Making it Italian
    • Christmas
    • Easter
    • Fall/Winter
    • Halloween
    • Thanksgiving
    • Recipe Collections
  • American Favorites
    • Drinks
    • Appetizers
    • Breakfast
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish
    • Desserts
Home » Ingredient » Vegetables » Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

Last Updated June 27, 2019. Published March 9, 2018 By Rosemary 12 Comments

Share

Share
Pin
Email
Jump to Recipe

Italian Baked Fennel is an easy side dish, made with fresh Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese and a little Olive oil. So good and good for you!

baked fennel in a red dishBaked Fennel

Good thing about having a brother and sister in-law that have a large garden,  they plant so much that I am lucky to receive lots of fresh produce.

This year there was an over abundance of Fennel. We love this vegetable. Any and every way.

I remember going to Venice with my sister by train a few years ago and a couple of Italian girls were eating cut up Fennel as a snack. Better than potato chips.

baked fennel recipe raw in the baking dish and sprinkled with crumb mixture

In fact my daughter goes crazy for the stuff, I hardly get it sliced and she has already eaten half.

I usually make a fast and easy Raw Fennel Salad, just slice it up and toss with a little salt and olive oil, or add it to a green tossed salad.

Is Fennel good for you? It sure is.

  • Because of it’s calcium content, it helps to maintain bone strength.
  • Which mean it is also good for your skin.
  • It helps to lower blood pressure.
  • It helps in digestion.
  • It is also a cancer prevention veggie.
  • And also helps decrease the risk of Heart Disease. So eat away!

baked fennel gratin in a red pan

What does Fennel taste like?

  • Some people say it has a licorice taste, I find it has a slight licorice taste but nothing over powering.
  • Try not to use the tops if you don’t like the licorice taste. And baked it is out of this world, delicious.

How to cut Fennel?

  1. Cut off the stalks.
  2. Cut the bulb in half lengthwise, then cut it in half again.
  3. Remove the hard core in the middle.
  4. Slice the quarters as thin or thick as you like.
  5. Use immediately or refrigerate and use within 2 days.

baked fennel in a red baking dish

I have been making this Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel Recipe so many times this year, I am obsessed with it.

I like to add a minimum amount of bread crumbs and extra parmesan with a dash or two of black pepper and some fresh chopped Italian Parsley.

I hope you enjoy this Simple and Easy Gratin Baked Fennel. Buon Appetito!

a spoonful of baked fennel

More Easy Italian Vegetable Recipes

Simple Italian Green Toss

Artichokes alla Romana

Italian Grilled Eggplant

a spoonful of baked fennel
Print Recipe Pin Recipe Rate Recipe
5 from 6 votes

Italian Parmesan Baked Fennel

Italian Baked Fennel is an easy side dish, made with fresh Italian parsley, Parmesan cheese and a little Olive oil.  So good and good for you!
Prevent your screen from going dark
Follow me on Youtube!Watch the videos and don't forget to subscribe on Youtube!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 58kcal
Author Rosemary Molloy

Ingredients

  • 2-3 fennel (cleaned and thinly sliced)
  • 2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 tablespoon bread crumbs
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1-2 dashes pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh Italian Parsley
US Customary - Metric

Instructions

  • Pre-heat oven to 400°F (200°C), lightly grease a medium baking dish.
  • Clean the fennel by cutting off the stalks, then cut the bulb in half lengthwise.  Remove the hard core in the middle,  then cut thin slices.  
  • In a small bowl mix together the parmesan, bread crumbs, salt, pepper and oregano.
  • Line the slices in the prepared baking pan and sprinkle with the parmesan mixture.  Drizzle with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and bake for approximately 20 minutes or until the fennel is tender.  Serve immediately.  Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 58kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 263mg | Potassium: 484mg | Fiber: 3g | Vitamin A: 265IU | Vitamin C: 15.3mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.1mg
Tried this recipe?Mention @anitalianinmykitchen or tag #anitalianinmykitchen!

 

Subscribe Today

Never Miss a Recipe!

Subscribe today and receive my free e-book of recipes!

    We won't send you spam. Unsubscribe at any time.

    Filed Under: Most Posts, Side Dishes, Vegetables

    Related

    Comments

      Leave a Reply Cancel reply

      Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

      Recipe Rating




      This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

    1. Christine Turner says

      August 29, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      Easy recipe. Great taste

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        August 30, 2020 at 11:30 am

        Hi Christine, thanks glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    2. Diane P. says

      March 17, 2018 at 7:08 pm

      Hi Rosemary!
      I have tried several fennel recipies, but this is a new one and it looks both simple and delicious! I LOVE fennel. Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for the post, Rosemary…….

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 18, 2018 at 7:23 pm

        Hi Diane, thanks so much, I hope you enjoy it. I love fennel too! 🙂

        Reply
    3. Kara says

      March 15, 2018 at 9:07 am

      5 stars
      How is it that I am first generation American of an Italian immigrant and until now did not have a clue that fennel was good for anything other than making really great hot sausage with garlic? I’ve been cheated! 🙂
      This looks amazing and I can’t wait to try it both fresh and baked as soon as some deserving fennel crosses my path. Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 15, 2018 at 4:03 pm

        Hi Kara, haha yes you have been cheated. Baked and raw fennel is so good. It is one of my favourite vegetables. Let me know what you think. 🙂

        Reply
    4. Amanda Finks says

      March 13, 2018 at 7:48 pm

      5 stars
      So easy and so good! Yum!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 13, 2018 at 7:53 pm

        Hi Amanda, thanks it is.

        Reply
    5. Sandi says

      March 13, 2018 at 7:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love this recipe. I feel silly, but I have never cooked fennel. I enjoy it all of the time cold in salads. I can’t wait to try your recipe.

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 13, 2018 at 7:54 pm

        Hi Sandi, thanks I usually serve it raw too, but baked is so good. I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    6. April says

      March 12, 2018 at 6:56 pm

      5 stars
      Oh, I love fennel! I definitely want to try this – looks delicious!

      Reply
      • Rosemary says

        March 13, 2018 at 8:02 pm

        Hi April, thanks, I love it too and baked is amazing. Let me know what you think. 🙂

        Reply

    Hi, I'm Rosemary.

    Living in Italy I learned to cook authentic Italian dishes using whole ingredients, fresh veggies and delicious spices. So take a seat and have a taste! Read More

    Spring & Summer Recipes

    grilled shrimp skewers on a wooden board

    Italian Grilled Shrimp Skewers

    Grilled Tomatoes with Mozzarella, a healthy simple, fast and easy Appetizer, Breakfast or dinner BBQ Recipe Idea.

    Grilled Tomatoes with Mozzarella

    Baileys Chocolate Chip No-Churn Ice Cream, an easy, simple no-churn ice cream recipe.  Only four ingredients, creamy and delicious.

    Baileys Chocolate Chip No-Churn Ice Cream

    fior di latte gelato in a black bowl

    Fior di Latte Gelato Recipe

    Mascarpone cake on a wire rack with raspberry glaze in a small bowl.

    Italian Mascarpone Cake with Raspberry Glaze

    Apricot cheesecake on a black cake stand.

    No-Bake White Chocolate Apricot Cheesecake

    Filter By Date

    Readers Favorite Trending Recipes

    • pizza dough 3 rounds on parchment paper Best Pizza Dough
    • puff pastry cut in half stacked. Quick & Easy Homemade Puff Pastry
    • gnocchi in a black pan Homemade Potato Gnocchi
    • strawberry mousse in 4 glasses Easy Fresh Strawberry Mousse

    Ingredients.

    • Beef
    • Chicken
    • Chocolate
    • Eggs
    • Fish & Seafood
    • Pasta
    • Pork

    Course.

    • Appetizers & Snacks
    • Breakfast / Brunch
    • Drinks
    • Lunch
    • Main Dish

    Browse.

    • About Me – Rosemary Molloy
    • Contact
    • Disclosure/Privacy
    • Recipe Index
    Copyright ©2022, An Italian in my Kitchen. All Rights Reserved.
    Design by Pixel Me Designs