SOFRITO MASHED POTATOES

Sofrito Mashed Potatoes image

Provided by GingerlyJ

Time 30m

Yield 2 pounds, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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 white 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

Steps:

Fill a large pot with water, salt and potatoes and bring to boil. Cook until fork tender.
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 white wine and reduce by half.
Add tomato sauce and bring to simmer for 5 minutes. Then stir in butter and cream and set aside, covered to keep warm.
When potatoes are fork tender, drain water and mash slowly adding the sofrito mixture. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 518.7, Fat 30.6, SaturatedFat 13.2, Cholesterol 63.7, Sodium 8921.9, Carbohydrate 55.1, Fiber 5.9, Sugar 6.1, Protein 6.5