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Pink Owl Kitchen » Recipes » Side Dishes » Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Published: Jun 23, 2020 · Modified: Jul 1, 2021 by Ashley · This post may contain affiliate links

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It's easy to get bored with having the same sides with dinner over and over. I know it's so tempting to crack open that can of green beans, pop them in the microwave, slap them on that dinner plate and call it a day. Trust me - I get it! If you're looking to break free from the mundane with a fun, tasty side dish - I've got you covered with these Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes.

The most difficult thing about this dish is making the pesto - and all that involves is pulsing a few ingredients in a food processor. This potato dish takes your classic roasted potato recipe and elevates it a bit. Your guests will be impressed with this one and they don't have to know how easy it was to prepare.

pesto parmesan potatoes

Making Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

I use a 1.5 pound bag of a baby potato medley for this recipe but you may use any kind of baby potatoes you prefer. Be sure and cut any larger potatoes in half - you can leave the small ones whole.

Rinse your potatoes and set them aside in a large bowl while you make your pesto.

How to Make the Basil Pesto

Have your food processor ready to go and add in two packed cups of fresh basil leaves, torn from the stem.

Next, add your toasted nuts. I used walnuts but you can also use almonds or pine nuts. To toast them, simply toss them in a hot skillet for a couple minutes.

Add in some grated Parmesan, a pinch of salt and olive oil. I start with about about a tablespoon of olive oil then add more right into the food processor as you're pulsing until you reach your desired consistency. You want your pesto to be pretty thick.

Cooking Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

Add in about two tablespoons of pesto into the bowl with your potatoes. Toss potatoes with a spoon to coat them with the pesto.

Season potatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and chipotle pepper. Toss potatoes again to mix everything together.

Transfer potatoes to an oiled baking sheet, being sure to spread them out so that none are overlapping.

Bake for 20 minutes then remove potatoes from oven and add some grated Parmesan right on top of the potatoes. Place them back in the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes.

Remove potatoes from oven and top with more grated Parmesan and remaining pesto by dropping dollops right on top of potatoes. Serve warm.

pesto parmesan potatoes

Serve Pesto Parmesan Potatoes with this Maple Chipotle Salmon!

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Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

Ashley Boyd
Baby potatoes are tossed with fresh basil pesto and baked until golden and crispy!
5 from 2 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 25 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
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Servings 4 servings
Calories 358 kcal

Ingredients
  

Basil Pesto

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves - packed
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ⅓ cup toasted walnuts - or almonds or pine nuts
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan
  • 3 cloves garlic - minced
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Pesto Parmesan Roasted Potatoes

  • 1.5 lbs baby potatoes - larger ones cut in half
  • 4 tablespoon basil pesto
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ tsp garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon chipotle pepper
  • 2 tablespoon grated Parmesan

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 425° F

Basil Pesto

  • Add basil, walnuts, Parmesan, salt and about half of the olive oil to the bowl of a food processor. Pulse a few times and add more olive oil as needed. Continue to pulse until a smooth pesto forms.

Pesto Parmesan Potatoes

  • Rinse potatoes and cut larger ones in half. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Add two tablespoons of pesto to bowl with potatoes. Season potatoes with salt, black pepper, garlic powder and chipotle pepper. Toss potatoes with a spoon to coat.
  • Transfer potatoes to an oiled baking sheet, being sure to spread them out so that none are overlapping. Bake for 20 minutes then remove from oven and sprinkle two tablespoons of Parmesan on top of potatoes. Transfer back to oven and bake an additional five minutes until Parmesan is golden and potatoes are crispy.
  • Remove potatoes from oven and top with additional pesto by dropping dollops right onto potatoes. Serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 358kcal
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  1. Jen

    July 09, 2020 at 6:22 pm

    5 stars
    These potatoes were so easy to make, and with ingredients that are generally shelf-stable that you should just always have 🙂 Wonderful side-dish!

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    • Ashley

      July 10, 2020 at 1:44 am

      Hi Jen. I’m so happy to hear you enjoyed the recipe!

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