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WIC Recipe Marinara & Parmesan Potatoes

Marinara & Parmesan Potatoes

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Course: Mains & Sides, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: potatoes, vegetarian
Calories: 270kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • stovetop

Ingredients

  • 1- pound Russet Potatoes cut lengthwise wedges
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
  • Salt and Pepper As Needed
  • 3 cups Prepared Marinara Sauce
  • ¼ cup Fresh Basil
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 425 F
  • Wash, scrub and cut the potatoes into lengthwise wedges.
  • Place the potato wedges into a large bowl. Add the olive oil, Italian seasoning, and salt/pepper. Toss to combine, and arrange the potatoes on an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
  • Place them in the oven and cook for 25 minutes or until the potatoes are golden brown on the outside and light and fluffy on the inside.
  • While the potatoes are cooking, gently heat up the marinara sauce over low heat.
  • To serve the potatoes, arrange the potato wedges in a bowl or serving vessel spoon some of the tomato sauce over and around the crispy potato wedges. Sprinkle the top with fresh basil and grated parmesan, serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 1094mg | Fiber: 2g | Calcium: 117mg | Iron: 3mg