gnocchi with cheese, prosciutto and basil

• lb gnocchi (fresh or frozen is best)1
• cloves garlic↗2 -4
• leaves fresh basil↗6 -10
• cup shredded Fontina cheese↗1
• cup grated parmesan cheese1
• slices prosciutto or 6 slices parma ham, thin↗6
• tablespoons olive oil↗3
• fresh ground black pepper↗

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil over med.

2. 2

   low heat and saute garlic until softin a large non-stick frying pan.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, grate cheeses and slice the prosciutto in strips.

4. 4

   Tear or chop the the basil into small pieces.

5. 5

   Cook the gnocchi in boiling salted water as directed on package.

6. 6

   When cooked, drain gnocchi and add to oil and garlic in pan and toss until pasta is coated with oil.

7. 7

   Add prosciutto and toss.

8. 8

   Transfer to serving dish and add cheeses, tossing pasta till coated.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh ground pepper to taste and the chopped basil.