Fat Hen with Parmesan

Name: Fat Hen with Parmesan (Cenopodio al Parmigiano)
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 600 g (1 lb 5 oz) fat hen leaves, washed; 55 g (2 oz) unsalted butter; juice of ¼ lemon; 55 g (2 oz) Parmesan cheese; salt and pepper to taste; salt and pepper to taste

Cenopodio al Parmigiano

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Antonio Carluccio Goes Wild

By Antonio Carluccio

Published 2001

About

The pleasure I gain from this recipe is immense, especially considering its simplicity. It may be eaten as a delicate starter or a side dish.

Ingredients

600 g (1 lb 5 oz) fat hen leaves, washed
55

Europe
Italy
Side dish
Starter
Gluten-free
Vegetarian

Method

Plunge the leaves into boiling, salted water and cook for exactly 1 minute. Drain, and then return to the pan immediately. Add the butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix well. Transfer to warm plates, and then grate the Parmesan directly on top.