Name: Smashed Potatoes Pizzas
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 8 small potatoes; 200 g Mutti passata; a few leaves of basil; 150 g diced Mozzarella cheese; 1 clove garlic; 40 g extra virgin olive oil; 1 tsp oregano; pitted black olives; salt; as needed pepper

Ingredients

4 people

8 small potatoes
200 g Mutti passata
a few leaves of basil
150 g diced Mozzarella cheese
1 clove garlic
40 g extra virgin olive oil
1 tsp oregano
pitted black olives
salt
as needed pepper

Made with

Passata

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Method

1

Wash the potatoes well, place them in a saucepan with cold water and salt, and cook for about one hour. Prick them with a toothpick, if it slides in easily they are cooked. Drain them.
2

In the meantime, prepare the sauce by drizzling 1 tablespoon of olive oil into a pan, add a clove of garlic, the Mutti Passata, salt, pepper, and a few basil leaves. Cook for 10 minutes on low heat.
3

Drizzle 25 g of extra virgin olive oil onto a large non-stick pan. Space the potatoes apart and squash them using the bottom of a glass.
4

Cook over high heat for 7/8 minutes then turn them over, season with the tomato sauce, mozzarella, olives, and oregano. Cover with a lid and cook over a medium/high heat for another 5 minutes.
5

Serve them hot or warm.

A versatile recipe

Smashed potatoes mini pizzas are a delicious, easy-to-make dish, perfect for any occasion.

With their crunchy texture on the outside yet soft on the inside, they are reminiscent of mashed potatoes with a delicious golden crust from pan or oven grilling. A light and flavorful dish that can be paired with many different types of sauces and ingredients, aromatic herbs or even a yogurt sauce.

Tips and tricks for the best smashed potatoes pizzas

Here are some tips for making the best smashed potatoes mini pizzas:

Choose potatoes with similar shapes and sizes so that they cook evenly.
For the tastiest, softest smashed potatoes pizzas, opt for yellow or white flesh potatoes, which contain less starch than floury potatoes.
The perfect cooking: boiling potatoes instead of baking or frying them will help keep them soft in the center and crisp on the outside.
The right amount of sauce: Avoid putting too much tomato sauce on the potatoes, otherwise you risk making the pizzas too moist and they will not maintain their crispy exterior.
Using a non-stick pan will help get a crispier crust without the potatoes sticking to the pan.
Get creative with delicious toppings. Once the base is ready, add a touch of extra flavor and color to the pizzas with fresh basil, or with arugula and sautéed mushrooms or sausage and gorgonzola cheese.

By following these tips, you will be able to prepare perfect potato pizzas. Enjoy your meal!