Romanesco with Crispy Panko

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Servings: 4
Yield: 4 servings

Description

Try this easy romanesco recipe - romanesco is par-boiled and then baked in the oven with a crispy panko and Parmesan cheese crust.

Ingredients

butter for baking dish
1 head Romanesco, leaves and stems removed
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, thinly sliced and chilled
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Butter a 10-inch oval au-gratin baking dish.
2 Separate romanesco into large florets.
3 Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add romanesco florets and boil until slightly softened, about 3 minutes. Drain well.
4 Arrange florets in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt, black pepper, and Italian seasoning; dot with thin slices of butter. Sprinkle with panko and Parmesan cheese.
5 Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes. Serve hot.