Coste di Sedano alla Parmigiana

Exploring Marcella Hazan’s layered, comforting dish of braised celery with pancetta and Parmesan

Gratineed Clery with Parmesan Cheese - Cost di sedano alla parmigiana

Marcella’s Braised and Gratineed Clery with Parmesan Cheese

Until recently, I’d never cooked celery as the main ingredient in a dish. It has always played a quiet, dependable role in my kitchen, part of a classic soffritto, lending its aroma to the background of soups, sauces and stews …