gnocchi with cheese, prosciutto and basil |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Had a dish similar to this in a local restaurant and decided to improvise. It is absolutely delicious, though not diet food. Great with fresh Italian rolls and a salad. Ingredients:
1 lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen is best) |
2 -4 cloves garlic |
6 -10 leaves fresh basil |
1 cup shredded fontina cheese |
1 cup grated parmesan cheese |
6 slices prosciutto or 6 slices parma ham, thin |
3 tablespoons olive oil |
fresh ground black pepper |
Directions:
1. Heat olive oil over med.
2. low heat and saute garlic until softin a large non-stick frying pan.
3. Meanwhile, grate cheeses and slice the prosciutto in strips.
4. Tear or chop the the basil into small pieces.
5. Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water as directed on package.
6. When cooked, drain gnocchi and add to oil and garlic in pan and toss until pasta is coated with oil.
7. Add prosciutto and toss.
8. Transfer to serving dish and add cheeses, tossing pasta till coated.
9. Garnish with fresh ground pepper to taste and the chopped basil.
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