Italians have a delicious relationship with the humble potato! Although tomatoes are the primary veggie in Italy, potatoes have been a staple in the northern region of Italy for centuries. And since my family is from the north (and still is from Modena), we have always had potatoes served in many ways.

The northern Italian regions of Trentino-Alto Adige, Lombardy, and Piedmont, with their cool, mountainous climate, are perfect for growing this beloved spud! Italians used their creativity to include potatoes in their cooking: ‘potato gnocchi’ (potato dumplings), ‘potato al forno’ (roasted potatoes’), and even ‘purè di patate’ (mashed potatoes).

It’s time again for a GIVEAWAY! At the end of this post you’ll find all of the information to enter for this great gift !!!

But before the giveaway appears, here are the best Italian potato recipes shared with you on the blog. Each recipe is a family favorite and has been for years.

Patate al Rosmarino

My mother’s famous

Roasted Italian Potatoes with Rosemary and Garlic

This simple yet flavorful dish involves roasting potatoes with olive oil, garlic, and rosemary. I can’t tell you how many platters of these SUPERB potatoes were devoured in my family. My mother made these during the week alongside a roasted chicken or on the weekends with a succulent pork roast. There were never, ever any leftovers!

My mother-in-law’s famous

Purè di Patate

Creamiest, Cheesiest Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Yes, Italians love mashed potatoes! And when garlic is added to them, such as in this recipe, you’re in potato nirvana! This recipe is one of my most requested, and I’m eternally grateful to my mother-in-law for sharing it with me . . . and now I can share it with you!

Creamy Garlic Dauphinois Potatoes

This amazing recipe is borrowed from the French and is heavily infused with none other than garlic, which has a marriage made-in-food-heaven with potatoes! So simple, but I normally serve it with a roast pork tenderloin because it is so elegant!

Twice Baked Potatoes with FONTINA Cheese

Whenever we grill anything, these potatoes are a MUST and requested by everyone. Adding Fontina cheese gives an Italian twist to a traditional twice-baked potato. And it is outstanding!

Roasted Garden Vegetables with Rosemary and Garlic

Adding a few other veggies to roasted potatoes is a delicious alternative and when fresh from your garden, it just doesn’t get any better!

Potato Latkes with Italian Herb Sauce

Italy has many Jewish citizens, and their traditional foods are highly prized and enjoyed. Classic Italian-Jewish dishes include: ‘Carciofi alla Giudia’ (Jewish Fried Artichokes), ‘Sfinci di Patate’ (Sicilian Potato Doughnuts) and ‘Aliciotti con I’Indivia’ (Anchovies with Endive). Italians add an herbal twist to latke with rosemary, garlic, and Italian parsley and fry them in high-quality olive oil. I add more Italian herbs to the dipping sauce. These are delicious, indeed!

Classic Potato Focaccia Barese

This focaccia is just the best! Especially when eaten while it’s still warm from baking! It’s also another super easy recipe that will find a home in your recipe box of keepers!

Perfect Italian Potato Gnocchi

Gnocchi di Patate (Potato Gnocchi) are Italy’s classic version of dumplings. They’re small, soft, and pillowy little forms of yumminess. Although small, they soak up sauces really well. I prefer to serve them with a lemony cream sauce, but Gnocchi Sorrentina is very popular (red marinara sauce + lots of cheese and basil). Gnocchi is excellent served with a butternut squash sauce, as well as coated with a fresh green, basil pesto.

What are some of your ‘go-to’ potato recipes? Let me know in a comment below!

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Buon Appetito!

And now for March’s AWESOME GIVEAWAY!!!

What could it be?

Hint #1: It’s only made in Italy.

Hint #2: It’s only certified authentic when made in Modena, Italy (in Northern Italy).

Hint #3: Every family in Modena has made their own barrels of this since it was first produced.

Hint #4: In the photo below, I’m in my family’s home in Modena, holding a bottle that was gifted to me that was made from their own barrels!

If you guessed “balsamic vinegar” then you are spot on!

Best of luck to each of you for this fabulous gift!

Congratulations to Marie C, winner of the March Giveaway!