Recipe for Cauliflower Alla Parmigiana

Ingredients

• Unsalted butter for the baking dish, plus 2 1/2 tablespoons
• 1 Cauliflower about 1 1/2 lbs, separated into large florets
• Sea Salt, preferably gray salt, and freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425.

Butter an 8 X 10 inch oval baking dish, or a baking dish of equivalent size.

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the florets and boil until they are slightly softened but still retain some crispness, about 4 minutes.

Drain well, then slice them lengthwise so the stems are about 1/4 inch thick.

Arrange the slices, overlapping them tightly, in the prepared baking dish. Season with salt and black pepper, then dot with thin slices of butter, using 2 1/2 tablespoons. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese.

Bake uncovered until lightly browned on top, about 30 minutes.