Ham And Sage Burgers With Sautéed Gnocchi And Tomatoes

• 1 lb ground beef
• 3 slices white bread, soaked in cold water then excess water squeezed out
• 1 None egg
• 1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted and roughly chopped
• 4 slices Parma ham
• 4 leaves fresh sage
• 3 tbsp oil
• 1 lb fresh gnocchi
• 1/3 lb cherry tomatoes, halved
• 3-4 tbsp Marsala wine
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• None None Parmesan, shaved, for garnish

1. Mix the ground beef, bread, egg and pine nuts. Season then form into 4 flat patties. Top each with 1 slice of ham and 1 sage leaf and secure with a toothpick.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a frying pan and sear the burgers, turning, for 5 mins. Meanwhile, heat the remaining oil in a separate frying pan and saute the gnocchi and tomatoes for 5-8 mins. Remove the burgers from the pan and keep warm. Add the Marsala and cream to the pan juices and simmer for 3-5 mins. Season.
3. To serve, arrange the burgers, gnocchi and tomatoes on serving plates. Garnish with the pan sauce and shaved Parmesan.

ground beef, white bread, egg, pine nuts, parma ham, sage, oil, fresh gnocchi, cherry tomatoes, marsala wine, heavy cream, parmesan

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