Want to take your #SmashedPotatoes recipe to the next level of crispiness? Chef @minefeet and @cheflorenzoboni have got you covered. Add a sprinkle of pastina for another layer of crunch, and balance it out with smooth and creamy pesto aioli. Save this recipe to keep it on hand! Smashed Pastina Potatoes with Rustic Pesto Aioli For Potatoes: 1 1⁄2 Lbs. baby red or yellow potatoes 5 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 2 Tbsp. uncooked Barilla Pastina Sea salt & black pepper to taste For Aioli: 1⁄2 Jar Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto 1 Cup mayonnaise 3 Garlic cloves, minced 1 Tbsp. lemon juice Sea salt & black pepper to taste Directions: Preheat oven to 425 F. Boil potatoes in salted water for 15-20 minutes or until done, then drain well. Drizzle a sheet tray with 2 tbsp. of olive oil, salt, and pepper. Place potatoes on the sheet tray and gently smash each potato with a metal spatula or glass. Sprinkle each potato with pastina, salt, and pepper then lightly smash again. Drizzle with remaining olive oil and bake for 15-20 minutes or until crispy. Meanwhile, mix mayo, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Top with Barilla Rustic Basil Pesto. Transfer potatoes to a platter and serve alongside pesto aioli. Audio says: "Today I am preparing smashed potatoes, but with a Barilla twist. I am adding a favorite pasta of mine, Pastina. The stars of the Pastina elevate the potatoes as well as adding a toasted crunch. We’ll pair these potatoes with a Rustic Barilla pesto aioli. These versatile potatoes can be served for brunch, lunch, or dinner. I hope you enjoy them... Bon appetite!” #BarillaUS #BarillaPasta #Pastina #Pesto #Potatoes #Aioli #SmashedMiniPotatoes #AppetizerIdeas #BrunchIdeas #SideDishes #ItalianFoodLover #ItalianFoodLove #ItalianFoodForever #InstaFood #Foodstagram #Homecooking #Delicious #Yummy #MakeItDelicious