Pesto Potatoes
This hearty potato dish keeps warm during our long Alaskan winters. Each summer, I make lots of homemade pesto and freeze it to enjoy throughout the year.8 ServingsPrep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min.
Ingredients
- 1 cup firmly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan or grated Romano cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 1-1/4 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
- 4 large potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 5 plum tomatoes, cut into 1/4-inch slices
- 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese
Directions
- In a food processor or blender, combine the first seven ingredients.
- Cover and process until smooth. While processing, gradually add 1/4
- cup oil in a steady stream.
- In a large roasting pan, combine potatoes and tomatoes; drizzle with
- remaining oil. Top with basil mixture; toss to coat.
- Bake, uncovered, at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until potatoes are
- tender. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Bake 5 minutes longer or
- until cheese is melted. Yield: 8 servings.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (3/4 cup) equals 402 calories, 24 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 26 mg cholesterol, 583 mg sodium,