Radicchio And Goat Cheese Gratin With Balsamic Vinegar

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Course : Italian
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

2 large radicchio heads -- quartered lengthwise
2 ounces virgin olive oil
8 medium sage leaves
8 ounces soft goat cheese -- (preferably coach farm)
1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 large egg
4 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
6 tablespoons balsamic vinegar -- divided
1 teaspoon salt -- to taste
1 teaspoon freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
 

Preparation:

Preheat oven to 450 degrees. In a large 12- to 14-inch sauté pan heat the olive oil over medium heat. Place the radicchio quarters in the oil 4 at a time and sauté cut-side down until lightly brown on both cut sides. Set aside and repeat with the remaining 4 quarters. Let cool. While the pan is still hot, sauté the 8 sage leaves until crisp and brown, set aside. In a mixing bowl stir together the goat cheese, rosemary, egg, Parmesan and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic vinegar until well blended. Pack about 3 tablespoons of the cheese mixture on top of each radicchio quarter, smoothing over to form a slightly rounded top. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until the goat cheese has started to brown slightly. Remove from oven, sprinkle with remaining balsamic vinegar and garnish with 2 sage leaves each. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot. Source: MOLTO MARIO with Mario Batali From the TV FOOD NETWORK - (Show # MB-5622)