These potatoes in tomato sauce are saucy, tangy, and oozing with cheese. They are perfect as a side dish with any roasted or grilled meat along with other side dishes. While most people are familiar with cooking boiled, roasted, or mashed potatoes at home, these potatoes seem like a cousin to potatoes au gratin, except that instead of a cream sauce, they include a tangy tomato sauce.
To make these potatoes in tomato sauce, you first slice the par-boiled potatoes and then cook them in a skillet with olive oil and garlic. Then, you add tomato sauce and provola cheese before continuing to cook it until the potatoes are tender and the cheese is melted. Finally, all you need is a garnish of basil and the potatoes will be ready to serve!
What are Potatoes in Tomato Sauce?
Potatoes in tomato sauce are thinly sliced potatoes that are layered in a pan and covered in tomato sauce and cheese. Provola cheese is the cheese that garnishes the top of the potatoes, which is an Italian cheese and a smaller version of provolone. It has a mild and slightly tangy flavor that makes it perfect for pairing with the tomato sauce.
Pro Tips
- Slice the potatoes thinly so that they cook through easily.
- Choose a non-stick pan to prevent the potato slices from sticking.
- When frying the potato slices, the purpose isn’t to brown them, but rather to get them to start cooking through before you add the sauce.
- Feel free to use either homemade or store-bought jarred tomato sauce in this potato recipe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Type of Potatoes Should Be Used in Potatoes in Tomato Sauce?
Any type of potato will work well in this recipe such as Yukon gold or russet potatoes. Since these potatoes don’t have an overly long cooking time, you could also get away with using new potatoes.
What Type of Tomato Sauce Should Be Used?
Either homemade or store-bought tomato sauce will work well in this recipe. Consider choosing marinara or a sauce with basil for a traditional flavor or an arrabiata sauce if you would like the potatoes to be a little spicy.
Should the Potatoes Be Par-boiled?
Yes, the potatoes in this recipe should be partly cooked before you slice them for this recipe. This will significantly reduce the overall cooking time.
How to Store Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
You can store leftover potatoes in tomato sauce in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 to 5 days. The potatoes reheat beautifully in the microwave or oven. It is best not to freeze the potatoes and they will likely become mushy when they are thawed and reheated.
Ingredients
How to Make Potatoes in Tomato Sauce
Garnish the potatoes with basil and serve immediately!
Thinly slice the potatoes.
Place the potato slices in a pan with olive oil and garlic, and season them with salt, pepper, and oregano. Cook them on both sides.
Add the tomato sauce and top the potatoes with torn provola cheese. Continue cooking the potatoes for 15 minutes.
Garnish the potatoes with basil and serve immediately!
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