Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes with Pancetta
Serves 8
Ingredients
3lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 slices pancetta or bacon, chopped
1 tablespoon plus 1/4 cup olive oil, divided
4 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/3 cup minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon salt
Method
Place potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender.
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, cook pancetta in 1 tablespoon oil over medium heat until crisp. Add garlic; cook for 1 minutes longer. Remove from the heat.
Drain potatoes and transfer to a large bowl. Mash potatoes with remaining oil. Stir in the parsley, pancetta mixture, salt and pepper.
Rating ***
(Good, strong flavours, ideal side for meat and fish dishes).