Italian Roast Potatoes

By John, 28 October, 2013
Region
Italian American traditional
Description

Italian Roast PotatoesThis is simple, delicious dish is a staple at graduations, weddings, and other family events in Italian-American communities all over New England. 

Be sure to let them cook long enough to get all light and puffy inside and browned on the outside.

Yield
8 Servings
Preparation time
1 hour, 30 minutes
Ingredients
2 lb Potatoes (Quartered)
1 T Salt (coarse)
1⁄4 c Olive oil
2 clv Garlic (crushed)
1 T Rosemary
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400.
  2. If the potatoes need to be peeled, peel them. Red Bliss and other thin-skinned boiling potatoes do not have to be peeled.
  3. Sprinkle the salt over the potatoes and let it sit a moment.
  4. Mix the remaining ingredients in a large bowl.
  5. Toss the potatoes with the seasoned olive oil.
  6. Bake for about an hour, or until soft on the inside and browned on the outside. Serve hot.