Pizzaiola potatoes, a simple but very tasty dish, perfect if you have a few minutes to prepare dinner, and want to bring something appetizing and flavorful to the table. The recipe is very easy, just parboil the potatoes and then sauté them in a skillet with tomato sauce and cheese like provolone or pizza mozzarella. Pizzaiola potatoes are great as a main dish or a substantial side, and you can enrich them with aromas and herbs to taste. Try the recipe, you’ll see everyone will really like it!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Economical
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Portions: 2People
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Seasonality: All Seasons
- Energy 297.80 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 40.10 (g) of which sugars 1.56 (g)
- Proteins 13.77 (g)
- Fat 10.39 (g) of which saturated 5.89 (g)of which unsaturated 3.08 (g)
- Fibers 5.66 (g)
- Sodium 503.40 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 250 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients
- 14 oz potatoes
- 1 1/4 cup tomato sauce
- 2.5 oz provolone (or pizza mozzarella)
- oregano
- 1 clove garlic (to taste)
- extra virgin olive oil
- salt
Tools
- Skillet
- Pot
- Strainer
- Peeler
- Small Pot
Preparation
Wash and peel the potatoes. Cut them into slices just under half an inch thick, and boil in salted water for 5-7 minutes.
Drain them and let them cool slightly.
Pour the tomato sauce into a small pot, add a drizzle of oil, a pinch of salt, and a clove of garlic (if you like it).
Cook for 4-5 minutes.
Take a large non-stick skillet and pour 2-3 tablespoons of sauce on the bottom. Arrange the potato slices, trying to overlap them as little as possible (1).
Cover them with the remaining tomato sauce (2) and cook on medium-low heat for 5 minutes.
Add the provolone, cut into slices or pieces (3), cover with a lid and cook for another 4-5 minutes, until melted. If desired, sprinkle with a handful of oregano.
Pizzaiola potatoes are ready to be served, hot, tasty, and cheesy… enjoy your meal!
Tips and Notes
You can use either tomato puree or diced tomatoes; if using diced tomatoes, cook them on the stove for a few more minutes.
I recommend using provolone or pizza mozzarella, regular mozzarella would release too much liquid into the skillet.
FAQ (Questions and Answers)
Can I avoid boiling the potatoes?
You can cook the potatoes (whole) in the microwave or steam, and then cut them.
