Ingredients

• 3 pounds (1362g.) pork loin roast
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
• Salt and pepper to taste

How to make Pork With Pesto Sauce directions

• 1

  Heat the oven to 350ºF (175ºC).

• 2

  Combine olive oil, basil, garlic, pine nuts, and parmesan cheese in a food processor and blend. Add salt and pepper.

• 3

  Cover the pork with salt and pepper. Place the pork in a baking pan. Spread the pesto on the roast. Bake the pork uncovered 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the roast is tender. Let the roast sit for 10 to 15 minutes and slice it.