Description
Roasted garlic baby potatoes drench with velvety cream sauce deliver comfort straight from Mediterranean kitchens. Simple ingredients create magical side dish perfect for intimate dinners where friends gather around bold flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1.5 lbs (700 g) baby potatoes (yellow, red, or mixed), halved if large
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter option)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning (or a mix of oregano and thyme)
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Finishing and Cooking Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Fill a spacious pot with salted water and submerge baby potatoes, ensuring they are fully covered. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil and allow potatoes to simmer until easily pierced with a fork, approximately 12-15 minutes.
- Drain the potatoes thoroughly and set aside momentarily, letting excess moisture evaporate.
- Select a large skillet and introduce butter, allowing it to melt smoothly over medium heat.
- Incorporate finely chopped garlic into the melted butter, stirring consistently to prevent burning and release aromatic flavors.
- Reduce cooking temperature to medium-low and gently introduce heavy cream, creating a luxurious base for the sauce.
- Sprinkle Parmesan cheese into the simmering liquid, whisking continuously to ensure smooth integration.
- Enhance the sauce with Italian seasoning and smoked paprika, stirring carefully to distribute flavors evenly.
- Allow the sauce to simmer gently, watching as it gradually thickens and develops a rich, creamy consistency.
- Carefully fold the cooked potatoes into the velvety sauce, ensuring each potato is generously coated.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, adjusting to personal taste preferences.
- Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finishing touch.
- Serve immediately while the sauce remains warm and potatoes are perfectly tender.
Notes
- Optimize potato texture by selecting uniformly sized baby potatoes for even cooking and consistent tenderness.
- Prevent garlic from burning by sautéing it at medium heat and stirring constantly to maintain its aromatic flavor without bitterness.
- Customize the sauce’s consistency by adjusting cream simmer time: shorter for a lighter sauce, longer for a thicker, more intense coating.
- Create dietary alternatives by substituting dairy ingredients – use coconut cream for vegan version or Greek yogurt for lower-fat option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Boiling
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 395
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 24 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg