Johnny Carinos Asiago Smashed Potatoes Food

PESTO ASIAGO SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees and bring a large pot of water to a boil.
• Carefully place potatoes into the water. (2-3 red potatoes per person depending on the size)
• Boil for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender.
• Drizzle 1 tbsp olive oil on cookie sheet and spread to coat sheet.
• Season the sheet with salt and pepper.
• Place potatoes on sheet and "smash" with fork, spatula or large spoon.
• Place a small dollop of pesto on top of the potatoes and brush to coat the top.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Bake for 18 minutes.
• Top with cheese and bake 2-3 more minutes and plate.

PERFECT SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Put 1 3/4 pounds baby potatoes in a pot and cover with water. Add 2 bay leaves, 2 garlic cloves and a big pinch of salt; bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, discarding the bay leaves and garlic. Toss the potatoes with 2 tablespoons olive oil, transfer to a baking sheet and smash with a spatula or measuring cup. Drizzle with more olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Broil, turning, until crisp and golden, 15 to 20 minutes.

JOHNNY CARINO'S ASIAGO SMASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• First Step - Prepare a batch of roasted rosemary potatoes:.
• Work area and utensils must be clean and sanitary.
• Thoroughly wash potatoes under water.
• Cut potatoes into 1-2 inch sized wedges.
• Toss all ingredients in a mixing bowl and place potatoes evenly on sheet trays.
• Roast in an oven at 350 Degrees F for 30 minutes or until potatoes are tender and have a golden brown color. Make sure to stir the potatoes halfway through the cooking process.
• Remove from the oven and set aside.
• Second Step - 'Smash' and add sauce to the potatoes (this part of the recipe is for one side portion):.
• Place 1 cup of the the roasted potatoes into a zip-loc bag.
• Smash all of the potatoes in the bag with the heel of your hand to break up all the bigger lumps.
• To a heated saute pan, add potatoes and cream.
• Make sure that potatoes are fully heated.
• Fold in asiago cheese. (thickens quickly at this point). Place Asiago Smashed Potatoes on appropriate service piece, serve and enjoy.

JOHNNY CARINO'S FIVE MEAT TUSCAN PASTA

Steps:

• Grill Italian sausage until done. Cool and slice into 1/4" pieces.
• Add olive oil to a large sauté pan at medium heat. Once oil is heated, add garlic, sausage, ham, bacon, pepperoni, green bell peppers, yellow onions, salt and pepper. Sauté until bacon is cooked, peppers and onions are soft.
• Add meat sauce to sauté pan.
• Cook penne pasta according to package directions. Drain excess water and then toss pasta with contents of sauté pan.
• Place Five Meat Tuscan Pasta into designated serving plate ware, garnish with Asiago and Parmesan cheeses and enjoy!

ASIAGO POTATOES

Steps:

• Generously cover potatoes and 1 tablespoon salt with cold water in a medium pot, then simmer until tender, about 12 minutes. Drain potatoes and rinse with cold water. Cool to room temperature in refrigerator, about 40 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook garlic in oil at a bare simmer in a small heavy saucepan, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, about 12 minutes.
• Drain garlic, reserving oil for another use, then mash to a paste.
• Preheat oven to 350°F with rack in middle.
• Mince basil, then stir together with garlic paste, cheese, mayonnaise, and salt and pepper to taste.
• Using a small melon-ball cutter or a teaspoon, scoop out a hole in each cooled potato, leaving a 1/4-inch shell.
• Stuff potatoes with cheese mixture and bake in a pan until cheese is melted and bubbling, about 20 minutes.

GARLIC ASIAGO MASHED POTATOES

Steps:

• Cook potatoes in boiling water for 12-15 minutes or until fork-tender; drain.
• Mash potatoes using a potato masher or ricer.
• Add the warmed milk, sour cream, butter, salt, white pepper, and garlic, mixing well.
• Sprinkle in the shredded cheese and scallions, stirring until cheese starts to melt and incorporate.
• Serve hot.

ROASTED ASIAGO CHEESE POTATOES

Steps:

• Cut each potato into 1-inch cubes and place in a pot filled about 3/4-full with water.
• Bring to boil.
• Add salt to taste and boil potatoes for 5 minutes only.
• Drain well and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, stir together olive oil, salt garlic and pepper.
• Add potatoes and toss to coat.
• Spread the potatoes in an oiled roasting pan.
• Roast at 450 degrees for about 30-45 minutes, turning the potatoes every 5-10 minutes to insure even roasting.
• Cook potatoes until they are tender and brown.
• Transfer to a serving dish, add the asiago cheese, parsley, and toss to coat evenly.
• note- I don't peel my potatoes, but you are welcome to for this recipe if you like.