Smashed Potatoes

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 lb. small red-skin potatoes, scrubbed and quartered
 * 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
 * 2 cloves garlic, minced
 * 1 medium shallot, minced
 * salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Directions
Put potatoes in a medium saucepan of lightly salted water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Drain potatoes well, reserving some of the liquid. Return potatoes to pan. Smash with a Potato masher until fairly smooth, adding a little reserved water if needed. Add basil, garlic, shallot, salt and pepper and mix well. Serve hot.