Roasted Potatoes (Patate Arrosto)
Roasted potatoes are called Patate Arrosto in Italian. Whatever you call them, they are delicious. The outside is a bit crunchy with a soft center that is full of flavor due to the olive oil and rosemary used in this recipe. This is a very common dish that mamma makes especially when she is preparing Italian meatballs (polpette), Italian meatloaf (polpettone), Oven-baked Chicken (Pollo al Forno), or Pork Roast (Arrosto di Maiale).
Ingredients for Roasted Potatoes:
- 6 to 8 Large Russet potatoes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 3 sprigs of fresh Rosemary
Directions for Roasted Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 350° F (176° C).
- Wash and peel potatoes. Cut potatoes in half, then into quarters. Set potatoes aside.
- In an oven-safe dish or foil roasting pan, add olive oil, garlic, potatoes, salt, and pepper. Mix well. Add more olive oil if potatoes are not coated.
- Sprinkle rosemary pieces over top of potatoes.
- Place in oven and stir occasionally during the baking process. Bake for about 1 ½ hours or until potatoes are golden brown.
This Roasted Potatoes recipe will serve 4 to 6.
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