Simple Pastamore Mashed Potatoes

The time of year is coming where meat and potatoes will be on the menu. Every one has their own tricks for making delicious mashed potatoes, and here at Pastamore we are no different. Although butter and spices make a nice mashed potato, there is something to be said about making delicious mashed potatoes fast.

I have always pushed this recipe at shows for our Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil and Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil, so I figured that I should put this recipe up so people have an idea of what I am talking about. This recipe is mashed potatoes as easy as it gets, but the flavors make the dish seem far more complex.

Ingredients:
2 lbs - potatoes, peeled
2 Tbsp - Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil
6-10 oz - milk
To taste - salt and black pepper

1. Peel potatoes, cut in half, and then cut into 1.5" pieces. Place the potatoes into a large pot and cover with cold water. Place the pot on the stove on high heat and bring to a boil. When a boil is reached, turn the heat down to medium and allow to cook. The potatoes are done cooking when they are fork tender. Strain the potatoes with a colander and place in a large bowl.

2. Mash the potatoes. Potatoes can be mashed with a fork, potato masher, or food processor (if you are very careful as they will become gummy if mixed for too long). For silky smooth potatoes like a restaurant, you will want to run the potatoes through a potato ricer or a food mill. Food mills are not too common in home kitchens nowadays, but they offer fantastic results.

3. Once the potatoes are mashed, add the Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil, milk, and season with salt and pepper (Just a note: Mashed potatoes will take a fair amount of seasoning to be at the correct level. Add a little at a time, taste, and then add some more seasoning if it is not as seasoned as you would like). The amount of milk needed for the recipe will depend on how moist the potatoes are after cooking and what kind of consistency you are looking for. Stir well to mix. Serve immediately.

Three easy steps for delicious mashed potatoes; cook, mash, and season. Other oils can be substituted for Pastamore Rosemary with Roasted Garlic Dipping Oil including Pastamore Basil Parmesan Dipping Oil, Roasted Tomato Blend Dipping Oil and Marinade, or Roasted Garlic Balsamic Dipping Oil. Simple, delicious, and healthy, just the way we like it.