Roasted Walnut Pesto Potatoes

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Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 50 min

“Potatoes roasted with garlic and olive oil are tossed with homemade pesto with walnuts for a truly memorable side dish.” - by Carapelli® Olive Oil Holiday

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Carapelli® Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
2 pounds red potatoes, cut into 1-1/2 inch chunks
1 teaspoon coarse sea salt or kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 cloves garlic, peeled
3/4 cup packed Italian parsley leaves without stems
1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup walnut pieces
1/2 cup shredded Pecorino-Romano cheese

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Directions

Heat oven to 400 degrees F. Arrange potatoes in a 15 x 10-inch rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of Carapelli and sprinkle salt and pepper over potatoes. Toss to coat potatoes with oil and spread into a single layer in pan. Roast 15 minutes; toss well and continue to roast 10 minutes.
Now, lets make pesto. Have you ever grown your own basil? Its so easy. You can even grow it inside in a container if space is limited. Fresh basil and Carapelli is so very good. OK, back to our recipe.
Using a food processor with the motor running, drop garlic through feed tube; process until minced. Add parsley, basil, walnuts and cheese; process until herbs and walnuts are minced. With motor running, drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil through feed tube; process until well combined. Spoon mixture over potatoes; toss well and continue to roast 5 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are tender.
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