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SMASHED PARMESAN POTATOES

I love mashed potatoes as much as the next person, but most recipes take a long time—and a lot of elbow grease—to make. So I smash the unpeeled, cooked potatoes with a fork to save time, and I add olive oil and Parmesan cheese to make them rich and velvety. And that’s it!

Servings

Ingredients

3pounds red-skinned potatoesunpeeled, quartered
cup ⅔freshly grated Parmesan cheese
cup ½extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Put the Potatoes in a large pot with water to cover by at least 2 inches. Cover and bring the water to a boil. Continue boiling until the potatoes are tender, about 15 minutes. Drain, reserving ¾ cup of the cooking liquid. Return the potatoes to the pot. Coarsely mash the potatoes with a fork, adding enough of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten. Stir in the Parmesan cheese and the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.