Quick Pork Tenderloin Parmesan
Elevate your weeknight dinner with Quick Pork Tenderloin Parmesan, a fast, flavorful twist on a classic Italian favorite. Tender pork medallions are seasoned to perfection, coated in a crispy Parmesan-panko crust, and pan-seared until golden. Topped with rich marinara sauce and gooey melted mozzarella, this oven-baked masterpiece delivers restaurant-quality taste in under an hour. Ideal for busy cooks, this recipe combines simple ingredients with time-saving techniques while ensuring bold, comforting flavors. Serve with pasta, salad, or garlic bread for a complete meal that will wow your family and guests. Perfect for a quick dinner that doesn’t skimp on luxury!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork tenderloin
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup marinara sauce
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Slice the pork tenderloin into 1/2-inch thick medallions. Lightly pound each piece with a meat mallet to an even thickness of about 1/4 inch.
Season both sides of the pork medallions with salt and black pepper.
Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: fill one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated Parmesan cheese.
Dredge each piece of pork first in the flour (shaking off any excess), then dip into the beaten eggs, and finally coat in the breadcrumb-Parmesan mixture. Press the breadcrumbs lightly to adhere.
Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the pork medallions in batches, about 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Add more oil as needed between batches.
Transfer all seared pork medallions to the skillet, arranging them in a single layer. Spoon marinara sauce evenly over each piece, then sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top.
Place the skillet in the preheated oven and bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly and the pork reaches an internal temperature of 145°F (63°C).
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes. Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, and serve hot with a side of pasta, salad, or garlic bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.5 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.8 g | 49% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 200 mg | 67% | |
| Sodium | 1563 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.7 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 47.4 g | 95% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 366 mg | 28% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 635 mg | 14% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
