Parmigiana Di Cardi

INGREDIENTS FOR 3 PEOPLE :

• 600gr di Cardi
• 2 limoni
• 2 cucchiai olio EVO
• 50g farina GF
• 1/2l di latte
• 50g di burro
• 1 noce moscata
• 100g parmigiano
• Sale, Pepe QB

STRUMENTI DI COTTURA :

• Casseruola in acciaio Inox
• Frusta in acciaio Inox
• Tagliere
• Rostiera rettangolare antiaderente

PROCEDIMENTO :

• Innanzitutto pulire i cardi, eliminare la parte finale del gambo e tagliare a metà the coasts placing them gradually in a bowl with water and the juice of a lemon so that they are cooked. do not oxidize.
• In the meantime, boil a large saucepan with plenty of water, the juice of one lemon and 2 tablespoons of EVO oil.
• Once you have cleaned all the thistles, boil them for about an hour over low heat. 10' before draining them, add coarse salt. Once the boiling time has elapsed, switch off and leave to cool
• At this point prepare the béchamel: melt 50g of butter in a saucepan, add the sifted flour and mix with a whisk to prevent lumps from forming.
• Leave to cook on a low heat for a few minutes, after which; add 500ml of hot milk, stirring constantly with a whisk, a generous sprinkling of nutmeg, a pinch of salt and pepper to taste and 50g of grated Parmesan.
• Cook everything for about 10’ until you reach the right consistency of the bechamel.

• Spread a layer of béchamel on a baking dish, then drain the cardoons and arrange them in layers in it, alternating a layer of vegetables, one of grated cheese, a pinch of salt and pepper and another of béchamel until all the ingredients are used up.
• Then bake at 180° for about 30', during the last 5' use the grill function.
• Remove from the oven and serve piping hot!

Enjoy your meal!