Pesto Spiral Potatoes

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Serves: 6
Cooking Time: 55 min
What You'll Need:

6 large baking potatoes
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup pesto sauce (see Note)
Parmesan cheese for sprinkling

What To Do:
1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

2. Put 2 wooden spoons parallel to one another and place a potato lengthwise between the handles. Make 8 crosswise cuts three-fourths of the way through the potato, stopping each time the knife hits the spoon handles. Repeat with remaining potatoes; set aside.

3. In a small bowl, combine the oil, salt, and pepper; rub mixture evenly over potatoes. Place potatoes on a baking sheet.

4. Bake 55 to 60 minutes, or until tender. Remove from oven, drizzle with pesto sauce, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve.

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