New Potatoes In Basil Butter - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb. new potatoes
1 large sprig basil
4 oz. butter
4 Tbsp. chopped basil
salt and pepper to taste
basil sprigs (to garnish)

Preparation

Place potatoes in a saucepan of cold water with the sprig of basil.
Bring to boil, then cover and simmer until potatoes are tender.
Drain and remove basil.
Melt butter in a pan; add chopped basil and cook for 30 seconds, stirring, taking care not to brown the butter.
Toss the potatoes in the butter; spoon into serving dish and garnish with basil sprig.
Serve immediately.
Serves 4. Essential to use fresh basil or half a jar of pesto.