Herbed Tenderloin

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Herbed Tenderloin
For your most elegant dinner party!

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 1 hour
Servings: Serves 8-10

4 lbs. well-trimmed beef tenderloin roast

2 Tbsp. grated parmesan cheese

1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp. cracked black pepper

	Preheat 425ºF.
	Combine Italian seasoning and black pepper. Press evenly onto all sides of roast.
	Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Insert meat thermometer so bulb is centered in thickest part. Do not add water or cover.
	Roast approximately 45-50 minutes for medium-rare or medium doneness.
	Remove roast when meat thermometer registers 140ºF for medium-rare, 150ºF for medium. Sprinkle with the parmesan cheese. Let stand 15 minutes.
	Carve roast into slices, season with salt as desired.

Need help with this recipe? Go to: Roasting, Using a Meat Thermometer