Delicious Skillet Fingerling Potato Parmigiana. Talk about comfort and flavor! Take beautiful boiled fingerling potatoes and put them in a cast iron skillet, then add a little Italian flair with the addition of tomato sauce, Parmigiano, fresh mozzarella, and basil. An end result of pure deliciousness from the crisp edged potatoes and melted cheese, to that rich sweet tomato sauce!
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Good ingredients, tasty dish!
We were so delighted when we were contacted by Earth Apples, and asked to create a recipe using their variety 'Snow finger' fingerling potatoes. I have to say, the were pretty amazing gems. However, with a little Italian twist, it kicked up these lovely 'earth apples' into a dish you will truly want to try!
What makes it a 'Parmigiana'
In Italy, the true Parmigiana is the Eggplant Parmigiana, but lately we call Parmigiana also a preparation that involves alternating layers of ingredients, mostly, tomato sauce, cheese, and basil with vegetables or protein.
Five ingredient meal
You gotta love a meal that only needs five ingredients to take you to an end result of pure flavor and texture victory! Here is our list:
- "Snow finger" fingerling potatoes
- tomato sauce or canned San Marzano tomatoes
- fresh mozzarella
- grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- a few basil leaves
The simple steps to a Delicious Skillet Fingerling Potato Parmigiana
You could not make a dish more simple than this. In very little time you will be smelling the aroma of this sizzling in the pan. Let me show you how it is done.
- Firstly wash and boil the potatoes, then cut into ¼ inch rounds.
- Then, splash some evo oil into a 10 inch cast pan. Place the potato rounds into the pan in a single layer, and season with salt and pepper.
- After, spread tomato sauce all over the potatoes creating a nice layer of richness.
- Lastly, grate some Parmigiano over the sauce and place some wonderful slices of fresh mozzarella on top.
- Finally, the finishing touches: we grate more Parmigiano and add fresh basil leaves, along with a drizzle of olive oil.
That's it, fire up the stove top and get this dish sizzling, remember to put a cover on it. To get that crispiness on the top and edges we place it in the oven uncovered, on broil for a few minutes. Remember to pay close attention, you don't want to burn it! Just want that nice golden color!
A quick tip on the sauce
For the sauce there are two ways you can tackle this. One is to use a tomato sauce. The other is to use some beautiful canned San Marzano tomatoes. We personally like the tomatoes and just puree them and add salt, pepper, a touch of olive oil, and maybe oregano. This way you get a real sweetness and freshness all in the same bite!
If beauty had another name it would be Delicious Skillet Fingerling Potato Parmigiana
Be honest! Does this not make you mouth water just a bit? Mine is, the aroma is incredible. I smell the sweetness of the rich tomato sauce, that crispness of the potatoes and the buttery and edgy aroma of the melted cheese.
Time for a taste!
Likewise, the flavor matches the aroma so well. The potatoes melt in your mouth and also have that lovely caramelized crispness. The sauce compliments the starchiness of the potato, while the cheese just embellishes the pure goodness of the dish. I love that pungent backdrop of the Parmigiano and those little strands of basil give just enough freshness to lighten things up.
Talk about comfort!
This Delicious Skillet Fingerling Potato Parmigiana has everything you would want in a comfort food dish. The textures and flavors leave you feeling warm and hugged and so fulfilled. This is a perfect weeknight supper idea. I know the kids will love it for sure. Come on, melted cheese, tomato sauce, and potatoes. Key ingredients to a kid-friendly meal!
Enjoy!
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Delicious Skillet Fingerling Potato Parmigiana
Delicious Skillet Fingerling Potato Parmigiana. Talk about comfort and flavor! Take beautiful fingerling potatoes and put them in a cast iron skillet, then add a little Italian flair with the addition of tomato sauce, Parmigiano, fresh mozzarella, and basil. An end result of pure deliciousness from the crisp edged potatoes and melted cheese, to that rich sweet tomato sauce!
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 2-3 people 1x
Ingredients
- 5-6 Snowfinger potatoes (about 300 g)
- ½ cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes dressed with evo oil, salt, and pepper
- 5-6 slices (about 150 g) firm mozzarella, sliced
- Oregano
- Salt and pepper
- ¼ cup Parmigiano, grated
- Basil leaves
Instructions
- In a pot filled with cold water, add the fingerling potatoes. Set on the stove on medium heat and cook for 20-22 minutes or until fork tender, but not too soft.
- Remove the potatoes from the water and place them on a wood board. Slice them in rounds about ¼ inch thick.
- Oil the bottom of a 10-inch (25.5 cm) cast-iron skillet and place the potato rounds to cover the bottom. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the potatoes.
- Then, spoon the tomato sauce over top, and spread evenly. Add some grated Parmigiano on top of the sauce.
- Add the mozzarella slices, sprinkle some oregano, and add the rest of the Parmigiano. Finish with some basil leaves.
- Cook on the stove on low-medium heat for 10 minutes, covered. In the meantime, preheat the broiler.
- Uncover, then place the skillet in the oven under the broiler for 1-2 minutes.
- Let sit for a couple of minutes, top with fresh basil leaves, and serve.
Notes
If you can't find fingerling potatoes, Yukon gold ,or yellow, or red potatoes would work just as well.
Any canned tomato could work, we just prefer the San Marzano, more sweetness and flavor.
Try and find the fresh mozzarella, it melts easier and is so tasty. If you can't, the firm mozzarella can work too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main/side
- Method: stove top /oven
- Cuisine: Italian
Keywords: Italian food, fingerling potatoes, fresh mozzarella, Parmigiano Reggiano, tomato sauce, fresh basil,, comfort food, evo oil,
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veenaazmanov says
This recipe is surely perfect for a weekend try. Easy, Quick, Flavorful , Cheesy and yum. My family to love it.
★★★★★
We are so excited for you to try this one it is truly delightful!
Happy cooking!
Linda says
oh yum! With just 10 minutes to prep, this will be our new favorite! Adding this to my Easter menu
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How Lovely, I am sure you family is going to love this. Thanks for wanting to try it!
Happy Easter Cooking!
Farrukh Aziz says
Perfect to use up some fingerling potatoes! This looks so delicious, and easy too! The best thing is that I can make this with ingredients that are at hand!
★★★★★
So True, and very happy you like it. It is so delicious and comforting. Who would have thought Potato Parmigiana, well we did and are so happy with the end result!
Thanks Farrukh!
Amy Liu Dong says
Who doesn't want this recipe, it's easy and really delicious. I am sure everyone will love it.
★★★★★
Thank you Amy, and you are so right, who can resist a potato dish like this. I know I can't!
Cheers!
amycaseycooks says
Such a great idea! I love recipes that are a twist on traditional recipes. Eggplant and chicken parmesan are two favorites in our house. This will be too!
★★★★★
Thank you Amy, yes the array of Parmigiana is wonderful and this is no exception. Lovely comforting flavors and textures all mingles in a cast pan, melted, crispy, tangy richness. Just so yummy!
Ksenia says
I always have a back up fingerling potatoes in my cupboard in the spring, and this is such an inventive use of them!
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Hi Ksenia, that wonderful that you always have fingerling potatoes in you cupboard on demand! I am sure you are going to love this dish. It is so heart warming and delicious!
Cheers!
Kushigalu says
Drooling over this cheesy and flavorful parmegiana. Perfect weekend dinner recipe. Thanks for sharing.
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Your very welcome, and you are spot on for wanting this for a weekend dinner. It can be a side or stands well on its own, either way pure deliciousness!
Thanks for checking it out!
Amanda Dixon says
This was such a unique way to enjoy fingerling potatoes! It was so delicious with that creamy tomato sauce and all that cheese -- so good.
★★★★★
Hi Amanda, you described this dish so well. All comforting textures and flavors in one pan, plus the aroma mouth watering!
Cheers!
Mama Maggie's Kitchen says
This looks Incredibly delicious. I have to make this soon for my family!
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Hi Maggie, I think your family is in for a really delicious meal. The potatoes so luxurious nestled in that gooey cheese and rich sauce. What's not to love about that!
Happy cooking!
Ramona says
This looks absolutely gorgeous and sounds like a dish my kids would absolutely love to have. 😍 I like how simple it is to put together. Thanks for sharing!
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Your so welcome Ramona, it was truly our pleasure. I know your kids will love this, cheese, potatoes, rich sauce. I think a win win for kids!
Cheers!
Ramya says
sorry just saw this now will be making this soon can i use dairy free cheeses instead as am vegan i never had potato parmigiana before i love italian food sooooooooooooooo much will dm you guys if i make this and let you guys know how it goes Thanks Ramya
Thank you Ramya and yes you can use a vegan mozzarella.
Can't wait to see your dis!
Cheers!