Take roasted fingerling potatoes to the next level with the addition of some simple, but flavourful, ingredients like pesto, garlic, crushed red pepper flakes and parmesan. These pesto potatoes are incredibly easy to prepare and would make for a delicious vegetable side dish the whole family will love!
Hi friends!
Today I’m sharing another easy potato recipe with you all.
What can I say?
It’s the season for all the yummy sides, am I right?
While I do love the classics (hello roasted garlic mashed potatoes), these roasted fingerling potatoes are something extra special.
There’s hardly any prep work, but the end result is delicious!
When potatoes are roasted with pesto, the pesto gets kinda caramelly and simply scrumptious.
Trust me, those little brown bits are the bits ya wanna be eating.
Plus, “pesto potatoes” is kind of fun to say, don’t ya think?
Ingredients for Pesto Potatoes
- Fingerling potatoes
- Parmesan cheese (the real deal parmesan, not the powdered stuff)
- Your favourite pesto, either store-bought or homemade pesto
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Salt
- Black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes
- And any garnish you enjoy, like parsley
Can I Use Another Potato Instead of Fingerling?
Of course!
Fingerling potatoes were used, but you could use baby potatoes (red, purple or yellow), or even your favourite larger variety of potato (like Russet or Yukon Gold) and cut into chunks.
How To Make Them
Full details are in the recipe card below, but here are the basics:
- Clean your fingerling potatoes and remove any odd bits. Cut in half lengthwise. There’s no need to peel these.
- Place potatoes in a bowl and toss with Parmesan, pesto, oil, garlic, salt, pepper and crushed red pepper flakes.
- Place the potatoes cut side down onto a sheet pan and roast for 20 minutes.
- After 20 minutes, turn the potatoes and roast for another 15 minutes or until they’re fork-tender.
Ever have fries (or even fried chicken) and you get those little extra crispy bits, maybe in the bottom of the package?
Those.
Those are what I go for.
And these roasted fingerling potatoes get all kinds of crispy bits.
See what I’m sayin’?
Make It a Meal!
Round things out with a main dish. Any of these mains would be lovely with pesto potatoes:
Tips and Variations
- Upon serving, a little squeeze of fresh lemon juice would be lovely. Instead of fries and vinegar, think roasted potatoes and punchy lemon.
- Like mentioned previously, use another variety of potato if you don’t have fingerling potatoes on hand or prefer to use something else.
- Use a large enough sheet pan so the potatoes are spread out and roast nicely.
- Don’t have parsley to garnish or rather not use? Omit or use chopped chives or green onion instead.
More Easy Vegetable Sides
- Whipped Sweet Potatoes
- Roasted Root Vegetables Recipe
- Brown Butter Mashed Turnip With Roasted Garlic
If you make these pesto potatoes, be sure to leave a comment below!
Pesto Potatoes (Roasted Fingerling Potatoes)
Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds fingerling potatoes
- â…“ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more to taste for optional garnish
- 3 tablespoons pesto
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- pinch crushed red pepper flakes (red chili flakes)
- Chopped fresh parsley, garnish to taste (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Clean potatoes and remove any odd bits. Cut potatoes in half lengthwise. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with Parmesan cheese, pesto, olive oil, garlic, salt, black pepper and crushed red pepper flakes until the potatoes are well coated.
- Place potatoes onto a 9-inch x 13-inch (or larger) sheet pan (cut side down) in a single layer. Roast for 20 minutes.
- Remove the sheet pan from the oven, turn the potatoes, then place the sheet pan back in the oven and continue to roast the potatoes for another 15 minutes or until they're fork-tender.
- Transfer potatoes to a serving dish and garnish, if desired, with fresh parsley and more grated Parmesan cheese. Serve and enjoy!
A note on times provided: appliances vary, any prep and/or cook times provided are estimates only.
Tried this recipe?
If you do make this recipe, thank you!! It would mean so much if you could leave a comment below. Love to know how you enjoyed it, and it helps other readers too!
Matt - Total Feasts
I love new twists on roast potatoes, these look delicious!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thanks Matt!
Vanessa | Zest & Simmer
I love having potatoes as my side dish, and these pesto ones are just absolutely perfect! What a delicious looking dish!
Trish
Yep, roasted fingerling potatoes are one of my favourite side dishes. Love them… pesto would be fantastic 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Mine too! Thank you Trish 🙂
Colleen
I can never pass up the potatoes, and these ones look amazing. The pesto is such a great idea, and I can’t wait to try this. Thanks for sharing, Dawn!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Colleen! Same here 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Same here! Thank you Colleen 🙂
Kevin
These fingerling potatoes are sure to be a hit with the addition of those few but tasty spices!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Totally! Thanks Kevin 🙂
Beyond the Chicken Coop
The crispy edges on these potatoes is my favorite part! Love all that yummy garlic and herbs too.
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you! Love those crispy bits too 🙂
Marissa
Fingerling potatoes have such a creamy texture – I love them. Especially when they’re drenched in pesto!! I could eat these every week!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Me too!! Lol..I could too! Thanks Marissa 🙂
Valentina
It is indeed the season for yummy sides, and these potatoes are really all we need. How scrumptious, Dawn. 🙂 ~Valentina
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you so much 🙂 We really love ’em!
Ben|Havocinthekitchen
You’re so right Dawn – It’s the season for all the yummy sides. Indeed, I’m not that excited about cookies and main course like about all the sides (and cheese appetizers, too!) These potatoes look and sound splendid; that was a smart idea to incorporate some pesto. Delicious!
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Ben! It’s just such a yummy combo 🙂
Jennifer @ Seasons and Suppers
I love fingerling potatoes and am always looking for new ways to cook them up. Loving this pesto twist! They look delicious 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Thank you Jennifer! Hope you get a chance to try them out soon 🙂
David @ Spiced
I’ve always loved fingerling potatoes! They’re just the perfect size. And I also have always loved pesto…so this combination pretty much has my name all over it! This looks like a really delicious recipe, Dawn, and it’s easy, too. Perfect for these busy nights while we’re getting ready for Santa! 🙂
Dawn - Girl Heart Food
Same here!! Thank you David!