Slow Cooker Pesto Parmesan Potatoes

My Italian neighbor, Rosa, is the kind of woman who always seems to have an extra chair at the table and something incredible bubbling away in her kitchen. One evening, after I commented (again) on how her house always smelled like a little trattoria, she finally let me in on one of her easiest secrets: slow cooker pesto parmesan potatoes. Just four ingredients, a few hours on low, and suddenly you’ve got tender, garlicky potatoes coated in basil pesto with melty, golden-edged parmesan. It’s the kind of simple, cozy dish that makes people linger at the table and ask for seconds, and now I understand exactly why she always has guests over for dinner.
Slow cooker pesto parmesan potatoes served family-style
Slow cooker pesto parmesan potatoes served family-style
These slow cooker pesto parmesan potatoes are perfect alongside roasted or grilled chicken, Italian sausage, or a simple baked fish. I like to add a big green salad with tomatoes and cucumbers, plus some warm crusty bread to mop up any extra pesto and cheese from the plate. They also pair nicely with a bowl of tomato-basil soup or as part of a casual pasta night. For a relaxed gathering, serve them family-style in a big shallow bowl with extra grated parmesan and a sprinkle of fresh herbs so everyone can help themselves.
Slow Cooker Pesto Parmesan Potatoes
Servings: 6

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