Ingredients

The following ingredients have 6 Servings
  • 4 lbs. red potatoes, in 2-inch chunks
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 1/4 cup olive oil, plus additional for drizzling on top

Instruction

  • Put potatoes and salt in a large sauce pan and add just enough water to cover. Heat over high until it reaches a boil.
  • Remove cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Simmer on low until potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Drain, but reserve 1 cup of the cooking water. Add half of the reserved water. Mash a bit. If soaked up and not too liquidy add 1/4 cup more. Stir. If soaked up, add 1/4 cup more. Then add the olive oil. Mash.
  • Drizzle with the additional olive oil before serving.