BRAISED FENNEL WITH WHITE WINE AND PARMESAN

3 tbsp. butter
2 to 3 fennel bulbs, cut vertically into 1/2 inch slices
Salt and pepper to taste
1/3 cup white wine
1/4 cup parmesan cheese grated

Melt the butter in a large saute pan, add the fennel and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the wine, cover and simmer for 15 minutes.

Turn the slices and continue to simmer covered until the fennel is tender and starts to turn golden, about 10 minutes longer.

When both sides are golden, sprinkle with cheese and serve.

adapted from source: Perfect Vegetables by Cook's Illustrated