PESTO PORK ROAST

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"I came up with this recipe when I was left with a bit of pesto from another recipe and also had an abundance of tomatoes from the garden," Jennifer Magrey relates from Sterling, Connecticut. "I serve a green salad with fresh mozzarella and balsamic vinaigrette on the side."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 2h

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
4 garlic cloves, peeled
12 plum tomatoes
1-1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided
1 bone-in pork loin roast (4 to 5 pounds)
1 package (16 ounces) egg noodles

Steps:

  • For pesto, in a blender, combine 1/4 cup oil, basil, cheese and garlic. Cover and process until blended. Remove 2 tablespoons pesto to a small bowl; stir in remaining oil and set aside., Cut each tomato into four slices; place in a greased shallow roasting pan. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon pepper and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Sprinkle remaining pepper and salt over roast; place over tomato slices. Spread remaining pesto over roast. , Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until a thermometer reads 160°. , Remove roast and keep warm. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing. Meanwhile, cook noodles according to package directions; drain and place in a large bowl. With a slotted spoon, add tomatoes to noodles; add reserved pesto and toss to coat. Serve with pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 584 calories, Fat 25g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 149mg cholesterol, Sodium 426mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 43g protein.

Farhat “Farru” FM
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Yum!


Saifuddin Siam
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I'll be making this again for sure.


Jahziya Mauricio
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This recipe is definitely a winner!


andrea Velasquez
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I would make this again, but I would make a few changes to the recipe.


waqas hameed
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Overall, this was a good recipe. I would recommend it to others.


Frimpong Benjamin
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The pork roast was a little dry, but the pesto crust helped a lot.


Humaun Azad
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This recipe was a little too salty for my taste, but I'm sure I can adjust it next time.


Omarie Watson
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I'm not a big fan of pork, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto crust was incredible.


Michael O'Brien
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This is my new favorite pork roast recipe. The pesto crust is amazing.


Remofilwe Frieda
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So easy to make and so flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Kareem Elgohary
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Delicious!


Jxjxjhxh Xhxhxhhc
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This recipe is a keeper! The pork roast was juicy and flavorful, and the pesto crust was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again.


Saday Diaz
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The pork roast was a little bland, but the pesto crust was very good. I would recommend using a different rub on the pork next time.


Tyler Nicholls
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This was my first time making pork roast and it turned out great! The pesto crust was delicious and the pork was very tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Aaron Sandine
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I love this recipe! The pesto crust is so flavorful and the pork is always cooked perfectly. I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit.


Noor hasan munna
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This recipe was easy to follow and the pork roast turned out great. The pesto crust was flavorful and the pork was cooked perfectly. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


juwel Kane
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The pork roast was a little dry, but the pesto crust was amazing. I would definitely make this again, but I would cook the pork roast for a shorter amount of time.


ARMAN GAMING YT
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pork roast turned out perfect. It was cooked evenly throughout and the pesto crust was delicious. I served it with roasted potatoes and vegetables and it was a complete meal.


M E G O
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This pesto pork roast was a hit with my family! The pork was so tender and juicy, and the pesto crust was flavorful and crispy. I will definitely be making this again.