Name: Roasted Potato Marinara
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 6 baking potatoes- peeled, sliced 1/4 or 1/3-inch thick; 2 medium onions- diced; 2 ripe tomatoes- chopped; 2 Tbsp. grated Pecorino cheese; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. dried rosemary; 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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Roasted Potato Marinara is an Italian casserole prepared by roasting potatoes with fresh ingredients, olive oil, and seasonings. The result is the most amazing-tasting potatoes you’ll ever try! It’s simple, easy to make, and delicious.

A white serving platter filled with roasted potatoes with bits of pieces of tomatoes.

What is Roasted Potato Marinara?

Roasted potato marinara happens to be an Italian casserole and an old family recipe. A delicious side dish, this roasted potato marinara is an ideal side dish to serve with dinner. It is made with sliced potatoes, fresh tomatoes, chopped onions, and herbs and baked until the potatoes are fork-tender.

We love potatoes occasionally. Some of our favorite recipes for potatoes include Roasted Baby Red and Yukon Potatoes, Roasted Lemon-Garlic Potatoes, and Roasted Potatoes and Red Peppers.

Turn Potatoes into Something Special…

These potatoes always turn out moist, and savory and melt in your mouth with every bite. Once you start eating them, you can’t stop.
While roasting in the oven, all the ingredients and flavors infuse into the potatoes creating this amazing and delicious taste.
They happen to be the best-tasting potatoes in the world.
With aromatic flavors and melt-in-your-mouth quality with every bite – everyone will go BONKERS over these potatoes.
This is such a delicious dish. Everyone will go bonkers over them!

A white serving platter filled with roasted sliced potatoes and bits of tomatoes with a serving spoon.

Ingredients Needed for this Recipe:(*full recipe card below)

Baking Potatoes
Onions
Fresh Ripe Tomatoes
Pecorino cheese
Seasonings: salt, oregano, rosemary, and cayenne pepper
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

How to Make Them?

For this recipe, there are 3 simple steps to making our roasted potato marinara. Here is a quick overview with 3 simple steps to follow: 1. Simply peel and slice the potatoes. 2. Next, toss them in a large casserole dish with olive oil, chopped tomatoes, and seasonings. 3. Roast in the oven for about 1 hour. Remove and serve.

Directions To Make Roasted Potato Marinara:

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190C).
2. Place all ingredients into a large roasting pan. Toss the potatoes, using your hands (or with 2 large wooden spoons) until all potatoes are well coated with onions, tomatoes, seasonings, and olive oil.

A large black roasting pan filled with raw sliced potatoes, tomatoes and seasonings.

3. Roast for about 1/2 hour. Then turn the potatoes once, and continue to roast for an additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender to the fork. NOTE: If you like them to be “crispy potatoes” – then leave them in a few minutes longer.
4. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm. Yields: 6 to 8 servings

Cooks Notes and Tips…

Some ovens may vary with temperatures. You may need to increase the temperatures slightly to get the potatoes golden.
And, if the potatoes look like they are getting dry, drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil over them to keep them moist.
Potatoes are ready when a fork easily slides through them.

Options to serve them with…

Our roasted potato marinara makes an awesome side dish that goes perfectly with any of these recipes for dinner:

FAQ’s

Can we make this recipe vegan? Yes, just omit the cheese. Or you can use a vegan cheese of your preference.
What kind of potatoes can we use? You can use baking potatoes like Idaho, Yukon, Golden, or Russet potatoes with this recipe.
Can we Bake them instead of Roast? Yes, you can. Use the same temperature, and keep an eye on them. They may need a few more minutes until they are ready.
How to Store them? Place any leftovers in a sealed container, and keep them chilled in the refrigerator. They will stay fresh for up to 3 days.
Can we Freeze them? Yes, but first, roast them. Then allow them to cool completely before storing and freezing. They will freeze well for up to 1 month.

A serving platter with roasted potatoes with tomatoes and seasonings.

Serve and Enjoy!

Roasted Potato Marinara is a fabulous recipe! You will find the flavors of these potatoes so amazingly delicious and even addicting. Best of all, these potatoes will permeate throughout the house making everyone run into your kitchen to find out what’s cooking.

It will feed a crowd. The leftovers are even better when reheated the next day. Try them, as I am sure you won’t be disappointed.

Enjoy!

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Roasted Potato Marinara

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Roasted Potato Marinara is made with sliced potatoes tossed with fresh veggies, olive oil, and seasonings. Then they are roasted until they are softened and tender. An ideal side dish to complement any meat, poultry, or fish.

Ingredients

6 baking potatoes- peeled, sliced 1/4 or 1/3-inch thick
2 medium onions- diced
2 ripe tomatoes- chopped
2 Tbsp. grated Pecorino cheese
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (200C).
Place all ingredients into a large roasting pan.
Using your hands or two large spoons toss the potatoes until all potatoes are well coated with onions, tomatoes, seasonings, and olive oil.
Roast for 25 to 30 minutes, turning the potatoes once, to bake evenly.
Continue to roast for additional 20 to 30 minutes, or until the potatoes are golden brown and tender to the fork. NOTE: If you prefer crispy potatoes, leave them in the oven for a few minutes longer.
Remove from oven and transfer to a serving platter. Serve warm.
Serves 6 to 8

Notes

Some ovens may vary with temperatures. You may need to increase the temperature slightly to get the potatoes golden. And, if the potatoes look like they are getting dry, drizzle some extra-virgin olive oil over them to keep them moist.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 servings Serving Size: 1 serving
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 302Total Fat: 9.3gCarbohydrates: 49.9gFiber: 5.6gSugar: 3.2gProtein: 6.7g

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