Recipes

Garlic & Basil Mashed Potatoes

Makes 6 servings

Recipe provided by Lucini Italia

This is a fresh tasting Italian interpretation of an international staple.

Ingredients

2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes, peeled and halved or quartered

5 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed

10 large basil leaves, finely chopped

¾ cup Lucini® Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil™

½ cup milk

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

In a large pot bring water to a boil. To boiling water add potatoes & garlic cloves. Cook for about 25 minutes until potatoes are done. Drain potatoes and garlic and put through potato ricer or food mill.

Return potatoes to pot over low heat. Slowly add Lucini® Premium Select Extra Virgin Olive Oil™ & stir using a wooden spoon. Add milk and beat until fluffy. Stir in chopped basil leaves. Add salt and freshly ground pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

Courtesy of Lucini Italia.