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Tricolor Potatoes with Pesto and Parmesan

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Tricolor Potatoes with Pesto and ParmesanPornchai Mittongtare

Farmers' markets offer the widest selection of fresh baby potatoes, but if you can't find golf-ball-size versions of any of the varieties in this recipe, simply purchase large potatoes and cut them into 1 1/2-inch pieces.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 10 servings

Ingredients

8 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup (packed) fresh basil leaves
2 large shallots
4 garlic cloves
Nonstick vegetable oil spray
1 1/2 pounds red-skinned new potatoes
1 1/2 pounds Yukon Gold potatoes (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
1 pound purple potatoes (each about 1 1/2 inches in diameter)
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend 4 tablespoons olive oil, basil, shallots, and garlic in processor until smooth. Season basil sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 8 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)

    Step 2

    Preheat oven to 400°F. Spray large baking sheet with nonstick spray. Toss all potatoes with 4 tablespoons olive oil, salt, and pepper in large bowl to coat. Transfer to prepared baking sheet. Roast potatoes until almost tender, about 35 minutes. Pour basil sauce over potatoes and toss to coat. Continue roasting potatoes until golden brown and tender when pierced with skewer, about 20 minutes longer.

    Step 3

    Transfer potatoes to serving bowl. Add cheese and toss to coat.

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