POTATO BASIL PURéE
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories Dairy Potato Side Thanksgiving Quick & Easy Parmesan Basil Fall Winter Christmas Eve Vegetarian Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 4 to 5
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice water. Add the basil leaves to the boiling water and cook for exactly 15 seconds. Remove the basil with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge the leaves into the ice water to set the bright green color. Drain and set aside.
- Peel the potatoes and cut them in quarters. Add the potatoes to the same pot of boiling water and return to a boil. Cook the potatoes for 20 to 25 minutes, until very tender. Drain well, return to the sauce- pan, and steam over low heat until any remaining water evaporates.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half-and-half and Parmesan cheese until the cream simmers. Place the basil in a food processor fitted with the steel blade and purée. Add the hot cream mixture and process until smooth.
- With a handheld mixer with the beater attachment, beat the hot potatoes in the pot until they are broken up. Slowly add the hot basil cream, the salt, and pepper and beat until smooth. If the potatoes need to be reheated, cover and cook gently over low heat for a few minutes. Pour into a serving bowl, sprinkle with extra Parmesan cheese, season to taste, and serve hot.
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Mmanku Mokoka
[email protected]I'm allergic to basil, so I substituted it with oregano. The potato oregano pure was still very tasty.
Gagan Sandhu
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth the effort. The potato basil pure is so smooth and creamy.
Kulsoom Bibi
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but the potato basil pure turned out too watery. I'm not sure what I did wrong.
Fahim Ak
[email protected]The potato basil pure was a bit too bland for my taste. I think I'll add some more salt and pepper next time.
Haseeb Gill
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes. I had some mashed potatoes in the fridge and this was the perfect way to turn them into something new and delicious.
Galaxy_World
[email protected]I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to make, yet it tastes amazing. I've made it several times already and it's always a hit.
Jona Lopez
[email protected]This is the best potato basil pure recipe I've ever tried! It's so creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend it.
Tazanf Kamboh
[email protected]I made this recipe for a dinner party last night and it was a hit! Everyone loved it. I especially liked the crispy basil leaves on top.
Chandupa Dulanja
[email protected]Wow! This recipe is a keeper! I've never had potato basil pure before, but it's definitely one of my new favorite dishes. The flavors are so well-balanced and the texture is amazing.
Maan Khoso
[email protected]This potato basil pure recipe was a great success! The potatoes were perfectly creamy and the basil added a delightful flavor. I also appreciated the simplicity of the recipe - it only required a few ingredients and was very easy to follow.