Roasted Fennel

Ingredients:
fresh fennel, fronds chopped and reserved for another use
extra virgin olive oil
salt and freshly ground pepper
grated parmesan

Preparing the fennel:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Slice the fennel in half, cut into 1/2-inch wedges. Drizzle and toss with olive oil and spread out the pieces on a baking sheet in a single layer. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Flip the fennel after 30 minutes and roast for another 30 minutes, until the fennel is caramelized a golden brown. Sprinkle with parmesan when hot and serve, OR, roast another 5 minutes until the parmesan melts and then serve.