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    Easy Crispy Italian Roasted Potatoes Recipe

    Published: Nov 15, 2023 · Modified: Feb 20, 2025. This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy.

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    Italian roasted potatoes, or 'patate al forno', are a simple recipe that masterfully creates the best roasted potatoes with a crispy exterior and a soft center. These oven-roasted potatoes, seasoned with garlic and rosemary, are not only a delicious side dish but also one of the favorite potato recipes for many. Their crispy texture and flavorful profile make them the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast, a dinner party, or barbecue meats.

    Easy Crispy Italian Roasted Potatoes Recipe with rosamary and garlic served with Italian sausage
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    • 📋 Easy Crispy Italian Roasted Potatoes Recipe

    This easy roasted potato recipe is perfect for busy cooks.

    As they roast in the oven, achieving their signature crispy exterior and soft center, you can focus on your main course.

    This simple recipe ensures that the potatoes become a delicious and crispy side dish with minimal effort, allowing them to be a great side dish for any dinner party or gathering.

    Their ability to cook to perfection in the oven, with little need for tending, makes them not just an easy side dish, but also a reliable and tasty complement to your main dishes.

    For more or my easy favorite side dishes check: gnocchi alla Romana, fried polenta, potato microwave and oven, baked risotto pilaf.

    Italian roasted potatoes served with sausage

    Ingredients

    • Medium Potatoes: The best type of potatoes to use are starchy potatoes like Russet or Yukon Golds. These varieties are ideal because they crisp up beautifully on the outside while remaining fluffy and soft inside, creating the perfect texture for Italian roasted potatoes.
    • Olive Oil: Extra virgin olive oil adds a rich, fruity flavor to the potatoes and helps in achieving that desirable golden brown crust.
    • Fresh Rosemary and a bay leaf: A sprig of rosemary and bay leaf infuse the potatoes with a fragrant, herbaceous aroma, enhancing their flavor profile. This fresh herb pairs excellently with the earthiness of the potatoes.
    • Garlic Cloves: Peeled garlic cloves impart a deep, aromatic flavor to the potatoes, complementing the rosemary and olive oil. Garlic is essential for that classic Italian seasoning touch.
    • Sea Salt: Coarse sea salt is preferred for its ability to provide a crisp texture and enhance the natural flavors of the potatoes without overpowering them.

    These simple ingredients, when combined, create a dish that celebrates the natural flavors of the potatoes, enhanced with the aromatic qualities of fresh herbs and garlic.

    Whether you choose larger potatoes to slice or smaller varieties like baby potatoes or new potatoes, the key is to select a type that is known for its starchy quality to ensure the best outcome.

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    Instructions

    1. Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 200°C (approximately 390°F) to achieve the perfect roast.

    Preparing the potatoes

    Peels the potatoes
    1. Begin by peeling the potatoes.
    1. Cut the potatoes into inch-sized chunks, aiming for uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.
      Place the cut potatoes directly into the baking pan.
    add the garlic and the bay leaf
    1. Add the peeled and sliced garlic cloves, a sprig of rosemary and the bay leaf to the pan.
    drizzle with olive oil
    1. Drizzle them with a good amount of olive oil, coating them evenly right in the pan. This method helps in achieving those desired crispy edges.
    season with salt and toss it
    1. Season with salt tossing everything together to ensure the potatoes are uniformly seasoned with these fresh flavors.
    keep the potatoes into one layer
    1. Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the pan. This is key for ensuring each piece roasts evenly and becomes beautifully golden brown and crispy.

    Roasting the potatoes

    bake for one hour
    1. Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour. The high oven temperature is crucial for developing a crispy exterior.
    turn the potatoes
    1. After the initial hour, use a spatula to gently turn over the potatoes, ensuring they brown evenly on all sides.
    bake for another 40 minutes
    1. Continue baking until the potatoes have developed a crispy texture and a deep golden brown color, which may take an additional 40-45 minutes.
    Loosen the potatoes from the pan
    1. Once ready, gently slide a spatula underneath the roasted potatoes to loosen and lift them from the pan, preserving their crispy exterior.

    Serving suggestions

    Serving these perfect roasted potatoes is delightfully straightforward and versatile. Their crispy exterior and soft, fluffy interior make them a crowd-pleaser, ideal for a range of meals. Here are some suggestions:

    • As a Side Dish: Pair these potatoes with main courses such as roasted or grilled meats, including roast beef, pork chops, roasted chicken or roast pork. Their robust flavor complements the richness of the meat beautifully. Here I serve it with a roasted sausage
    • With Vegetables: For a balanced meal, serve alongside a selection of steamed or roasted vegetables. The simplicity of the potatoes pairs well with the natural flavors of seasonal veggies. Here I serve them with wild Chantarelle mushrooms
    • As Part of a Feast: Include these crispy potatoes as part of a larger feast or dinner party menu. They fit in seamlessly with a variety of dishes, from Italian to more global cuisines.

    Whether it’s a cozy family meal or a special occasion, these Italian roasted potatoes are sure to be a hit, bringing a touch of rustic, homemade charm to your table.

    Easy Chanterelle Recipe With roasted Potato

    Storing recommendation

    Storing these Italian roasted potatoes is easy and convenient, ensuring you can enjoy their delicious flavors even after the day they're cooked:

    • Cooling Down: Allow the potatoes to cool to room temperature before storing. This prevents condensation inside the container, which can make the potatoes soggy.
    • Refrigerating: Place the cooled potatoes in an airtight container. They can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
    • Reheating: To reheat, warm them in the oven or on the stovetop over medium heat. This helps to retain their crispy texture. Avoid using the microwave as it can make them soft.
    • Freezing: While freezing is a good option for many dishes, it's not recommended for these roasted potatoes as they may lose their crispiness and become mushy when thawed.
    • Repurposing Leftovers: If you have leftover potatoes, consider using them as an addition to breakfast dishes like omelets or hash, or adding them to soups and stews for extra heartiness.

    Following these storage suggestions will help maintain the quality and taste of your roasted potatoes, making them a delightful treat even days after cooking.

    a fork picking up a roasted potatoes

    Potatoes in Italian cuisine

    In the 16th century, Italian explorers discovered potatoes in America and noted their similarity in taste to chestnuts.

    Yet, it wasn't until the 18th century that potatoes gained popularity in Italian cooking, a significant shift driven by food shortages and governmental encouragement for their cultivation.

    Initially, farmers were hesitant, viewing potatoes as suitable only for animal feed, but they gradually began to grow this 'white truffle,' as they often referred to it.

    The initial use of potatoes in Italy mirrored French practices, substituting wheat flour with potatoes in bread-making.

    However, Italians soon started experimenting with potatoes in various delicious preparations.

    They boiled them and seasoned them with garlic, pepper, parsley, and oil, creating flavorful dishes.

    Potatoes also made their way into gnocchi recipes, a beloved medieval dough ball.

    By the 19th century, potatoes had firmly established themselves in the realm of Italian cuisine.

    Renowned cookbooks, such as Vincenzo Corrado's 'Gallant Cook,' featured a wide array of inventive potato recipes.

    Potatoes were even blended with flour to create diverse bread varieties, showcasing the widespread acceptance and culinary versatility of potatoes in refined Italian cooking.

    roasted potatoes on a plate

    Quick and Delicious Sides for Juicy Mains

    When you're preparing a juicy main course, having the right side dishes can elevate your meal to a new level. Here are some quick and delicious options that pair beautifully with any succulent main.

    Gnocchi alla Romana is a traditional Italian dish made from semolina flour, milk, butter, Parmesan cheese, and eggs, baked to a creamy, cheesy delight with a crispy top.

    Microwaving potatoes until tender and then baking them ensures fluffy insides with a crispy exterior, making them a perfect quick side dish.

    Rice pilaf, sautéed with onions and simmered in broth, is a versatile and elegant side that pairs well with any main.

    Yorkshire pudding, made from a simple batter of flour, eggs, and milk, bakes into light, airy puffs that are perfect for soaking up gravy.

    Crispy fried polenta, made from cornmeal and fried to golden perfection, adds a crunchy texture and rich flavor that complements juicy mains beautifully.

    More side dishes

    Other side dishes you can serve with them

    • Fried polenta sprinkled with Parmesan
      Italian Crispy Fried Polenta Cakes In Butter
    • Baked rice pilaf served on a plate
      Easy Oven Baked Rice Pilaf Recipe (Risotto Rice)
    • baked microwave potatoes on a paper wrap
      Crispy Baked Potato Microwave And Oven
    • Gnocchi alla Romana semolina gnocchi
      Semolina Gnocchi (Gnocchi Alla Romana)

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    Easy Crispy Italian Roasted Potatoes Recipe

    📋 Easy Crispy Italian Roasted Potatoes Recipe

    5 from 1 vote
    Laura Tobin
    Servings 6 people
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 2 hours hrs
    Total Time 2 hours hrs 10 minutes mins
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    Italian roasted potatoes, or 'patate al forno', are a simple recipe that masterfully creates the best roasted potatoes with a crispy exterior and a soft center. These oven-roasted potatoes, seasoned with garlic and rosemary, are not only a delicious side dish but also one of the favorite potato recipes for many. Their crispy texture and flavorful profile make them the perfect side dish for a Sunday roast, a dinner party, or barbecue meats.
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    Equipment

    • Rectangular baking pan 9 in x 13 in
    • Vegetable Peeler
    • Wooden Turner Set

    Ingredients
     

    • 11 medium potatoes
    • 3 tablespoon olive oil
    • 1 sprig fresh rosemary
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 3 peeled garlic cloves
    • 2 teaspoon sea coarser salt

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 200°C (approximately 390°F) to achieve the perfect roast.

    Preparing the potatoes

    • Begin by peeling the potatoes.
      11 medium potatoes
    • Cut the potatoes into inch-sized chunks, aiming for uniform pieces to ensure even cooking.Place the cut potatoes directly into the baking pan.
    • Add the peeled and sliced garlic cloves, a sprig of rosemary and the bay leaf to the pan.
      1 sprig fresh rosemary, 1 bay leaf, 3 peeled garlic cloves
    • Drizzle them with a good amount of olive oil, coating them evenly right in the pan. This method helps in achieving those desired crispy edges.
      3 tablespoon olive oil
    • Season with salt tossing everything together to ensure the potatoes are uniformly seasoned with these fresh flavors.
      2 teaspoon sea coarser salt
    • Spread the potatoes in a single layer in the pan. This is key for ensuring each piece roasts evenly and becomes beautifully golden brown and crispy.

    Roasting the potatoes

    • Bake the potatoes in the preheated oven for approximately 1 hour. The high oven temperature is crucial for developing a crispy exterior.
    • After the initial hour, use a spatula to gently turn over the potatoes, ensuring they brown evenly on all sides.
    • Continue baking until the potatoes have developed a crispy texture and a deep golden brown color, which may take an additional 40-45 minutes.
    • Once ready, gently slide a spatula underneath the roasted potatoes to loosen and lift them from the pan, preserving their crispy exterior.
    • Serve immediately

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    Notes

    Top tips
    • Choose the Right Potatoes: Opt for starchy varieties like Russet or Yukon Golds for the best crispy texture.
    • Cut Evenly: Ensure your potatoes are cut into uniform pieces for even cooking and crispiness.
    • Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Spread the potatoes in a single layer, giving them enough space to roast evenly.
    • High Heat is Key: Roast the potatoes at a high temperature (200°C/390°F) to achieve that perfect golden brown crispiness.
    • Season Generously: Don’t skimp on the olive oil, garlic, and rosemary, as they add essential flavor.
    • Turn Potatoes Halfway Through: This ensures all sides get evenly crispy and golden.
    • Serve Immediately: For the crispiest texture, serve the potatoes straight out of the oven.
    • Experiment with Herbs: While rosemary is classic, feel free to try other herbs like thyme or sage.
    • Use a Heavy Baking Pan: A heavy pan conducts heat better, aiding in the crisping process.
    • Leftovers: Revitalize leftovers by reheating them in the oven or on the stovetop to bring back the crispiness.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 365kcalCarbohydrates: 69gProtein: 8gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 799mgPotassium: 1650mgFiber: 9gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 77mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
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