Roasted New Red Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 pounds new potatoes red halved
• 0.3 cup olive oil 
• 1 teaspoon salt and pepper black freshly ground

Equipment

• frying pan
• baking sheet
• oven

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to lowest position and heat oven to 450 degrees. Toss potatoes with oil, salt and pepper. Arrange, cut side down, on a large lipped cookie sheet or jellyroll pan.
2. Roast until tender and golden brown, about 30 minutes (check after 20 minutes).
3. Transfer to a serving dish.