Leek and Gnocchi Bake With Three Cheeses and Crispy Prosciutto
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 8 thin slices prosciutto, halved crosswise
- 2 leeks, trimmed halved lengthwise and cut crosswise 1/2 inch thick
- salt and pepper
- two 10- to 12-ounce packages fresh potato gnocchi
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 2 cups milk
- ground nutmeg, to taste
- 1 cup grated fontina (3 generous handfuls) or 1 cup fontina valle d'aosta cheese (3 generous handfuls)
- 12 cup grated asiago cheese
- 12 cup grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese
- In a large skillet, heat the EVOO, 2 turns of the pan.
- Working in batches if necessary, add the prosciutto in a single layer and cook, turning once, until crisp, about 2 minutes.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Add the leeks to the skillet and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes; season with salt and pepper.
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil, salt it, add the gnocchi and cook until the gnocchi float to the surface, about 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Whisk in the flour for 1 minute, then whisk in the milk; season with salt, pepper and nutmeg.
- Cook until thickened, 5 minutes.
- Stir in the fontina and asiago until melted.
- Preheat the broiler.
- Drain the gnocchi and place in a casserole dish.
- Stir in the leeks and cheese sauce and top with the parmigiano-reggiano.
- Broil the casserole until browned, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Top with the prosciutto.
extra virgin olive oil, leeks, salt, potato gnocchi, butter, flour, milk, ground nutmeg, generous, asiago cheese, cheese
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/leek-and-gnocchi-bake-with-three-cheeses-and-crispy-prosciutto-366237 (may not work)