Pork Tenderloin with Fried Gnocchi

INGREDIENTS

Serves 4 to 6 people

• 1 1/2 pounds of pork tenderloin, cut into half inch slices

• 3 tbsp of sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped

• 1 shallots, sliced

• 3 cloves of garlic, chopped

• 1 small red onion. Sliced

• 1/4 cup of prosciutto, chopped

• 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil

• 2 tbsp of fresh basil, chopped

• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped

• 1/2 cup of chicken broth

• 1/2 cup of heavy whipping cream

• 1 pound of fresh or packaged gnocchi

• 2 tbsp of butter

• 1/2 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese

• 1/2 tsp of salt

• 1/2 tsp of fresh ground black pepper

  PREPARATION

• Before slicing the pork remove the silver skin from the pork. This is the tough thin piece of fat that runs along the top of the pork.

• In a large frying pan sauté the prosciutto, shallots, onions, sun-dried tomatoes and garlic in the olive oil for 2 minutes.

• Add the sliced pork and sauté for around 5 minutes more.

• Season with salt and pepper

• Stir in the chicken broth and cream and cook until bubbly.

• Sprinkle in the chopped basil and parsley and cook for 2 more minutes.

• In a large frying pan saute the gnocchi in the butter and 1 Tbls of olive oil until lightly browned and a little crisp on the outside.

• Toss the gnocchi with the Parmesan cheese.

  Plate the Pork Tenderloin with the side of fried gnocchi or spoon the pork over the top of the gnocchi. Serves 4 to 6 people.