This roasted pesto potatoes recipe is simple, quick, and easy. Tender, fluffy, and bursting with flavors, the pesto roasted potatoes smell and taste amazing. This potato side dish is suitable for any occasion be it weeknight dinner, Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any occasion and it is sure to be a crowd pleaser. Let me show you how to make it.
Prep Time5 minutesmins
Cook Time35 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: African, American, Australian, International, Italian
Preheat oven to 400FWash the potatoes thoroughly making sure the skin is clean and that there is no dirt or other residue left on it.
Once the potatoes have been washed, pat them dry and cut them. Try to cut them into equal sizes so that they cook uniformly. If not, you will end up with some potato chunks that are still hard and others that are tender.
Add the potatoes to a large bowl then add in pesto, oil, salt, and pepper. Thoroughly mix them together so the pesto coats all sides of the potatoes.
Transfer the potatoes to a baking tray making sure to space them evenly.
Place the potatoes into the oven and roast for 20 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and give the potatoes a quick stir, then place them back into the oven for another 10-15 minutes or until cooked tender inside and the skin is crispy.You will be able to tell that the potatoes are done cooking when they are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
Remove from the oven, allow them to cool for a few minutes, and serve while still warm.
Notes
Red potatoes and baby potatoes also work for this recipe however potatoes like Maris Piper, King Edward, and Yukon gold are best for it.
Spray the roasting pan or baking sheet with cooking spray or line it with tin foil prior to placing the potatoes on it. This will make cleanup a breeze!
To make it cheesy, about halfway through cooking, take the tray out of the oven and sprinkle the potatoes with grated parmesan cheese. Allow the cheese to melt on them for the remainder of the cooking process.
You can squeeze some fresh lemon juice over the potatoes after you take them out of the oven. The lively and bright flavor of the lemon juice really adds an amazing touch to this recipe!