Potato Basil Puree

Directions

1. 1
   bring a large pot of salted waterto a rolling boil and fill a bowl with ice water.
2. 2
   Add basil to the boiling water and cook for exactly 15 seconds.
3. 3
   Remove basil & plunge into ice water.
4. 4
   Drain and set aside.
5. 5
   Cut potatoes in quarters and put in boiling water.
6. 6
   Cook 20 - 25 minutes until very tender.
7. 7
   Drain well.
8. 8
   Return to saucepan and steam over low heat until any remaining water evaporates.
9. 9
   In a small saucepan over medium heat, heat the half and half with Parmesan until the cream simmers.
10. 10
    Place the basil in a food processor and puree.
11. 11
    Add the hot cream and process until smooth with salt and pepper.
12. 12
    With handheld mixer, beat potatoes until they are broken.
13. 13
    Slowly add the hot basil cream and beat until smooth.
14. 14
    Zap if they need to be reheated.
15. 15
    Serve sprinkled with more Parmesan.