Fennel And Salami Sauce

Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 2 fennel bulbs, thinly sliced
• 2 onions, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 rosemary sprig
• 1 1/2 ounces butter
• salt and pepper
• 1 tablespoon flour
• 1 pint chicken stock
• 4 tablespoons brandy
• 5 ounces low-fat cheese
• 6 ounces salami, sliced thinly

Recipe

• 1 sweat the fennel, onions, bayleaf and rosemary in the butter in a tightly covered saucepan over a low heat for 15 min, shaking the pan occasionally.
• 2 stir in seasoning and flour, then gradually pour in the stock and brandy.
• 3 bring to the boil, reduce heat and cover the pan.
• 4 simmer gently for 30 min, turn heat to the lowest setting and add cheese, stirring.
• 5 add salami and heat without boiling.
• 6 serve with pasta or rice, or use as filling for pancakes or lasagna.