Pesto Sauce Pork Tenderloin
Mashed Sweet Potatoes and Steamed Peas
Ingredients
- 2 (1-lb) pork tenderloins, trimmed
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pesto
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F. Sprinkle pork with salt and pepper, if desired. Brown pork on all sides in hot oil in a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes. Transfer skillet to oven.
- Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until a meat thermometer inserted into thickest portion reads 145°F. Let stand 3 minutes before slicing.
- Meanwhile, bring cream to a boil in a small saucepan over medium heat; reduce heat, and cook until thickened. Remove from heat; stir in cheese and pesto. Serve sauce with pork.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen green peas
Side Dish Instructions
- Bring potatoes and water to cover to a boil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; reduce heat, and simmer 10 to 15 minutes until tender.
- Drain potatoes and return to pot; mash to desired consistency with butter and cinnamon. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.
- Steam peas according to package directions.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
387
|
202
|
589
|
| Fat (g) | 27 | 8 | 35 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 13 | 5 | 18 |
| Protein (g) | 33 | 5 | 38 |
| Carb (g) | 3 | 29 | 32 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| Sodium (mg) | 296 | 154 | 450 |
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