Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs

Name: Roasted Potatoes with Fresh Herbs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 lb. russet potatoes; 1/2 c. extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil; salt; Freshly ground pepper; 1 tbsp. fresh thyme; 2 tsp. fresh thyme; 1 tbsp. marjoram; 2 tsp. fresh marjoram; 1 tsp. fresh rosemary

Published: Feb 1, 2012

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Yields:

6

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Cal/Serv:

354

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Though delicious on their own, roasted potatoes flavored with fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and marjoram are a classic side that complements any main dish.

Recipe courtesy of Colman Andrews, author of The Country Cooking of Italy

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Ingredients

2 lb. russet potatoes
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
salt
Freshly ground pepper
1 Tbsp. fresh thyme
2 tsp. fresh thyme
1 Tbsp. marjoram
2 tsp. fresh marjoram
1 tsp. fresh rosemary

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. In a large bowl, toss potatoes with 1/2 cup oil; season with salt and pepper. Spread potatoes on a baking pan and roast for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with 2 teaspoons thyme, 2 teaspoons marjoram, and rosemary. Flip potatoes and roast 20 more minutes. Slice potatoes crosswise into 1/2-inch-thick rounds and transfer to a serving platter.
2. Step 2Meanwhile, make herb oil: Finely chop remaining herbs. In a small bowl, combine herbs and remaining oil; set aside. Drizzle potatoes with herb oil.