INGREDIENTS

1. 2 1/2lbspotatoes
2. 1/4cuptomato paste
3. 3tablespoonsvegetable oil
4. 1tablespoondried oregano
5. 2teaspoonsfennel seeds
6. 2teaspoonsmild paprika
7. 1teaspoondried basil
8. 1teaspoongarlic powder
9. 1teaspoonsalt
10. 1/2teaspoonsugar
11. 1/2cup gratedparmesan cheese (optional)

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
2. Line a large baking sheet with aluminum foil and coat lightly with oil.
3. Grind fennel seed, oregano and basil into a powder using a spice mill or mortar and pestle.
4. Wash, peel and slice potatoes into thin french fry shapes.
5. Combine ground spices, tomato paste, garlic powder, salt, sugar and oil in a small bowl until smooth.
6. Place potatoes and seasoning paste in a large ziplock or plastic bag.
7. Using your hands, move the potatoes around in the bag until they are evenly coated with the seasoning paste.
8. Place potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet.
9. Bake for 25 minutes at 400°F.
10. Using a spatula, turn potatoes over and sprinkle with parmesan cheese (if using).
11. Bake for 10-20 minutes more or until fries become golden and start to crisp (time may vary with size of fries).
12. Serve with marinara sauce or ketchup, if desired.