Parmesan Pesto Roasted Potatoes Recipe
Crispy and flavorful Parmesan Pesto Roasted Potatoes, perfectly seasoned with fresh pesto, grated Parmesan cheese, and a touch of lemon juice. This easy oven-roasted side dish pairs wonderfully with a variety of main courses, delivering a savory, cheesy, and herbaceous twist on classic roasted potatoes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound baby potatoes, washed and larger ones halved
- 1 tablespoon pesto, plus extra for drizzling
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a rimmed baking sheet by spraying it with cooking spray or optionally lining it with foil for easier cleanup.
- Toss Potatoes with Pesto: In a large bowl, combine the baby potatoes with 1 tablespoon of pesto, kosher salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Toss thoroughly until every potato is evenly coated with the pesto seasoning.
- Roast Potatoes: Spread the coated potatoes into a single, even layer on the prepared baking sheet. Place the sheet in the oven and roast for 20 minutes.
- Add Parmesan Cheese: Carefully remove the baking sheet from the oven and sprinkle the roasted potatoes with the grated Parmesan cheese, ensuring even coverage.
- Finish Roasting: Return the baking sheet to the oven and continue roasting for an additional 5 to 10 minutes, or until the potatoes develop a crisp exterior and are fork tender inside.
- Finish with Lemon and Serve: After roasting, squeeze the juice of half a lemon evenly over the potatoes. Transfer the potatoes to a serving plate or bowl, then drizzle with extra pesto and sprinkle more Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Choose baby potatoes of similar size for even cooking.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best flavor and melting quality.
- Adjust pesto quantity to taste or substitute homemade pesto.
- Roasting time may vary slightly based on potato size and oven performance.
- For a gluten-free dish, verify that pesto ingredients are gluten-free.
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