These extremely easy Red Pesto Potatoes make an excellent side dish for many entrees. With basically five ingredients and two being a garnish, you will have this amazingly flavorful dish on the table in no time.

Making your own pesto at home? Try using this recipe.

Prep
5 mins
Cook
15 mins
Serves
4
Ingredients
5
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Equipment

  • Large pot

Ingredients

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  • 1.5 lbs Little Potatoes
  • 1 Tbsp butter
  • 1/3 cup red pesto, store bought or homemade
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
  • (For garnish) parsley
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Instructions

  • Step 1

    Heat potatoes and water in a large pot and boil until fork tender, about 15 minutes.

  • Step 2

    Drain and then place back in the pot and break half the potatoes in half with a large spoon.

  • Step 3

    Toss the potatoes with the butter and then the red pesto.

  • Step 4

    Serve in a serving dish sprinkled with Parmesan cheese and parsley if using.