Giada's Roasted Fennel With Parmesan

I found this on Food Network.com. By Giada De Laurentiis.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4-6
• Yields: 4 fennel servings

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  fennel bulbs, cut horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices, fronds reserved
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1⁄3 cup  freshly shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
2. Lightly oil the bottom of a 13 by 9 by 2-inch glass baking dish.
3. Arrange the fennel in the dish.
4. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, then with the Parmesan.
5. Drizzle with the oil.
6. Bake until the fennel is fork-tender and the top is golden brown, about 45 minutes.
7. Chop enough fennel fronds to equal 2 teaspoons, then sprinkle over the roasted fennel and serve.