Roasted Fennel and Carrots With Pecorino Cheese

Finocchi e Carote Al Forno con Formaggio Pecorino

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 4  fennel bulbs, plus 2 teaspoons chopped fronds (about 3 and 1/2 pounds)
• 2  large carrots, peeled, cut diagonally into 1/3-inch thick slices
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh thyme
• 1⁄2 cup  grated  pecorino cheese
• 1⁄3 cup  extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Cut fennel bulbs horizontally into 1/3-inch thick slices,
3. Lightly oil 13 x 9 x 2-inch glass baking dish.
4. Layer sliced fennel and carrots in dish, sprinkling layers with salt and pepper.
5. Sprinkle with thyme, then cheese.
6. Drizzle with olive oil.
7. Bake until vegetables are tender and top is golden brown, about 1 and 1/4 hours.
8. Sprinkle with fronds. Makes 8 servings.
9. That's it!