Ingredients

  • 1 cup Italian parsley leaves
  • 2 tablespoons lightly toasted walnuts
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 13 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 pounds boiling potatoes, peeled
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup hot skim milk

Method

  • Combine parsley, walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until finely minced.
  • Slowly add one-fourth cup of the oil and process until smooth.
  • Set aside.
  • Cut the potatoes in large, uniform cubes and boil in salted water until tender, about 20 minutes.
  • Drain and mash, mixing with the skim milk and remaining olive oil.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • To serve, either stir in the pesto so it blends uniformly or creates a streaky marbelized effect.
  • Alternately, the potatoes can be served with each portion topped with some of the pesto.