Potato Puree with Basil

By katiemwilson

Ingredients

• 30 basil leaves, washed and dried
• 1/2 c plus 2 T olive oil
• salt
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed
• 2 1/4 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 3/4" slices
• milk

Preparation

Step 1

Puree basil and 2 tablespoons oil. Set aside. In a small saucepan add 1/2 cup oil and garlic. Keep warm on low heat. Rinse potato slices and add to cold salted water and cover. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain and put through a food processer. Remove garlic from oil and discard. Gradually add oil to potatoes with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add basil puree and milk. Garnish with basil sprigs and drizzle with oil.