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Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes with Parsley, Pecorino Romano Cheese and yes….Garlic

Olive Oil Smashed Potatoes with Parsley, Pecorino Romano Cheese and yes....Garlic

This smashed potato dish is very simple to make and it is so incredibly delicious. Make sure to use a good quality extra virgin olive oil. We are going to bake the potatoes instead of boiling them! I think this makes such a huge difference.

 

You’ll need:

  • 2-pounds red potatoes quartered
  • 5-8 garlic cloves
  • 1/4-cup Pecorino Romano Cheese
  • 1-tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1/2-cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1-tbs extra virgin olive oil for baking
  • 1/2-cup fresh chopped parsley

 

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
  2. Put the potatoes and the garlic on a baking sheet and toss with 1-tbs olive oil place, 1-tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper to lightly coat everything.
  3. Place in the oven and roast for 30-40 minutes or until done. You’ll know they are done when poked easily with a knife.
  4. Remove from oven and place the potatoes in a bowl and smash with a heavy fork while slowly adding the 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil.
  5. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust.
  6. Now add the parsley, Romano cheese and smash into the potatoes.
  7. I like extra olive oil so I usually add a healthy drizzle. Serve immediately

 

Daniel Mancini

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