Roasted Rosemary Potatoes with Garlic

This Italian favorite pairs up especially well with the recipes I posted for Mediterranean Roasted Green Beans with Slivered Amonds Mediterranean Roasted Green Beans with Slivered Almonds and/or Roasted Asparagus Roasted Asparagus with Mushrooms. From The Mediterranean Vegan Kitchen.

• Ready In: 1 hr 10 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 2  lbs  red potatoes, left whole if small,halved or quartered if large
• 8  cloves garlic, peeled
• 2  tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1  tablespoon dried rosemary
•  salt, preferably the coarse variety
•  fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Place the potatoes and garlic in a shallow baking dish large enough to hold them in a single layer.
3. Drizzle with the oil and toss well to evenly coat.
4. Sprinkle with the rosemary, salt and freshly ground pepper.
5. Toss again.
6. Roast, uncovered, for 40-50 minutes, depending on size, turning halfway through cooking time, or until the potatoes are nicely browned and tender through the center.
7. Serve hot.
8. Serves 6.