Ricotta Whipped Potatoes

From You Asked For It; Tulio Restaurant, Seattle WA. Reading the reviews, some people added roasted garlic and loved it too.

• Ready In: 55 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  lbs boiling potatoes
• 2⁄3 cup milk
• 5  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2⁄3 cup ricotta cheese

Directions

1. In a saucepan cover potatoes with cold water by 1 inch and simmer until very tender, about 45 minutes.
2. While potatoes are cooking, in a small saucepan heat milk and butter over moderately low heat, stirring, until butter is melted and keep warm.
3. In a colander drain potatoes well.
4. Force potatoes through a ricer or medium disk of a food mill back into pan and stir in milk mixture.
5. Fold in ricotta and salt and pepper to taste and keep potatoes warm.