Italian-Style Potato Causa
A creative twist on traditional causa, this Italian-inspired dish combines the flavors of Italy with the comfort of Peruvian potatoes.
Ingredients
- ●2 large nice potatoes
- ●1 package causa Italian-style potato puree
- ●1/4 cup limenafreshly squeezed lime juice
- ●2 tablespoons olive oil
- ●2 cloves garlicminced
- ●1/4 cup parsleychopped
- ●1/4 cup grated parmesan
- ●to taste salt
- ●to taste black pepper
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- 2
Scrub the potatoes clean and poke some holes in them with a fork.
- 3
Rub the potatoes with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- 4
Bake the potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until they're tender when pierced with a fork.
- 5
While the potatoes are baking, heat some olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 6
Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, until fragrant.
- 7
Add the chopped parsley and cook for another minute.
- 8
Remove the potatoes from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
- 9
Slice the potatoes in half lengthwise and scoop out some of the flesh to make room for the filling.
- 10
Mix the Italian-style potato puree with the lime juice, parmesan cheese, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
- 11
Spoon the filling into the potato shells and top with additional parsley if desired.
- 12
Serve immediately and enjoy!