Turkey Tenderloins with Pesto and Provolone Cheese

• 4 turkey tenderloins (about 2 1/4 pounds)
• 8 tablespoons purchased pesto
• 3 ounces thinly sliced provolone cheese, cut into 1/2-inch-wide strips
• Fresh basil sprigs (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 375F.
2. Cut each tenderloin lengthwise almost in half.
3. Sprinkle inside and out with salt and pepper.
4. Spread 1 tablespoon pesto inside each.
5. Then insert cheese strips, dividing equally.
6. Using toothpicks, skewer tenderloins closed.
7. Brush each all over with 1 tablespoon pesto.
8. Arrange tenderloins on rimmed baking sheet.
9. Bake tenderloins until thermometer inserted near center registers 160F., about 20 minutes.
10. Slice tenderloins crosswise into 3/4-inch-thick rounds; arrange on serving platter.
11. Whisk any juices and browned bits on baking sheet to blend; spoon over turkey.
12. Garnish with basil sprigs, if desired, and serve.

turkey, purchased pesto, provolone cheese, fresh basil sprigs

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/turkey-tenderloins-with-pesto-and-provolone-cheese-101313 (may not work)