GNOCCHI WITH CHEESE, PROSCIUTTO AND BASIL

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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.

Provided by lizeroo

Categories     European

Time 25m

Yield 2-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

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

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil over med.
  • low heat and saute garlic until softin a large non-stick frying pan.
  • Meanwhile, grate cheeses and slice the prosciutto in strips.
  • Tear or chop the the basil into small pieces.
  • Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water as directed on package.
  • When cooked, drain gnocchi and add to oil and garlic in pan and toss until pasta is coated with oil.
  • Add prosciutto and toss.
  • Transfer to serving dish and add cheeses, tossing pasta till coated.
  • Garnish with fresh ground pepper to taste and the chopped basil.

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