Ingredients

  • 4 large red potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 12 teaspoon salt, for boiling potatoes
  • water
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 14 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 18 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 pinch red pepper flakes
  • 13 cup basil pesto
  • 12 cup cheese, I like using feta, parmesan, mozzarella, fontina
  • 1 roma tomato, seeded and diced (optional)

Method

  • In a pan, cover potatoes in cold water, add salt and boil until a knife inserted in the potato goes in pretty easily, but they aren't 100% cooked.
  • Drain and let them steam off in a colander for 5 mins or so.
  • Heat a large frying pan over medium- medium high heat.
  • Add potatoes and season them.
  • Fry potatoes, turning occasionally until skins and edges are crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and add pesto, toss quickly until potatoes are coated and the sauce is warmed through.
  • Dump potatoes out onto your serving dish and top with cheese, and if desired, tomato.
  • Let it sit a minute to let the cheese melt, then serve.
  • If serving for breakfast- this goes great with a poached egg.