ROOT VEGETABLE PAVE

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This is a stunning side dish to serve company. The robust blend features earthy root vegetables in a lightly herbed cream sauce. It's a perfect make-ahead dish for special occasions. -Carla Mendres, Winnipeg, Manitoba

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 2h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

3 medium russet potatoes, peeled
2 large carrots
2 medium turnips, peeled
1 large onion, halved
1 medium fennel bulb, fronds reserved
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme, plus more for topping
1 tablespoon minced fresh rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper, plus more for topping
1 cup shredded Asiago cheese, divided

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. With a mandoline or vegetable peeler, cut the first 5 ingredients into very thin slices. Transfer to a large bowl; toss with flour. Stir in the cream, thyme, 1 tablespoon rosemary, salt and pepper., Place half of the vegetable mixture into a greased 9-in. springform pan. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup cheese. Top with remaining vegetable mixture. Place pan on a baking sheet and cover with a double thickness of foil., Bake until vegetables are tender and easily pierced with a knife, 1-3/4 to 2 hours. Remove from oven and top foil with large canned goods as weights. Let stand 1 hour. Remove cans, foil and rim from pan before cutting. Top with remaining cheese. Add reserved fennel fronds and, as desired, additional fresh thyme and pepper. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 248 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 7g protein.