Italian Herb-Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Creamy Orzo & Roasted Zucchini
Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min · Serves 4 · medium

Tender, juicy pork loin coated in a fragrant Italian herb crust, served alongside creamy garlic-parmesan orzo and golden roasted zucchini. A sophisticated yet kid-friendly Italian dinner that feels fancy but comes together in 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs pork tenderloin, trimmed, kept whole
- 0.75 cup Italian breadcrumbs, panko preferred
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated, divided
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced, divided
- 0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for garnish
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 0.5 tsp dried basil
- 2 whole eggs, beaten, for dredging
- 3 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1.5 cups orzo pasta, uncooked
- 3 cups chicken broth, warm
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium zucchini, cut into 1-inch pieces


