Simple Smashed Potatoes

3  ounces		Red Potatoes
1  tablespoon		Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1  dash		Table Salt
1  dash		Ground Black Pepper
1  dash		Chopped Parsley

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Place potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water. Bring to boil, cover, then simmer until fork tender, about 15 minutes.

Reserve 2 TBSP of the potato cooking liquid. Drain potatoes and transfer to a large shallow bowl. Slash potatoes in half with a paring knife; drizzle in olive oil and reserved potato water and salt and pepper. Roughly mash potatoes with a fork. Adjust seasonings, if desired, and stir in parsley. Serve immediately.