Looking for a healthier and more flavorful take on the classic mashed potatoes? Try using a good olive oil and a Tuscan herb paste for flavoring.
Author:Carapelli Olive Oil
Prep Time:10 mins
Cook Time:30 mins
Total Time:40 mins
Yield:4-6 1x
Category:Side
Cuisine:Italian
Ingredients
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For the Potatoes:
1/2 cup Carapelli Premium 100% Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil
10 each 90 ct potatoes – peeled and cut in half
1/2 cup Tuscan herb paste – See recipe
8 fluid ounces heavy cream—warmed
3/8-teaspoon white pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
For the Tuscan Herb Paste:
3/4 cup Carapelli Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil
1 cup Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 1/2 ounces fresh basil – picked
1 ounce fresh rosemary – picked
1/2 cup Italian parsley – picked and packed into cup
1/2 ounce fresh thyme – picked
1 ounce fresh sage – picked
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
Tuscan Herb Paste:
Blend herbs and crushed red pepper with Carapelli Extra Light in Taste Olive Oil using a blender or food processor, then stir in extra virgin olive oil.
For the potatoes
Boil potatoes in salted water. When cooked tender, mash potatoes.
Mix salt and pepper with Tuscan Herb Paste, Carapelli Extra Virgin Olive Oil and warmed heavy cream. Fold into potatoes.