Sofrito Mashed Potatoes

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons salt
• 2 lbs yukon gold potatoes
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 green pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chopped garlic
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/4 cup wine
• 3 ounces tomato sauce
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons salt
• salt and pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

Recipe

• 1 fill a large pot with water, salt and potatoes and bring to boil. cook until fork tender.
• 2 meanwhile, heat oil in a medium sauce pot over medium heat. when oil is hot add onions and peppers and saute for 3 minutes. add the garlic and cook until it begins to brown. lower the heat and add tomato paste and stir for 3 to 5 minutes. deglaze with wine and reduce by half.
• 3 add tomato sauce and bring to simmer for 5 minutes. then stir in butter and cream and set aside, covered to keep warm.
• 4 when potatoes are fork tender, drain water and mash slowly adding the sofrito mixture. season with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro.