GARLIC BEEF TENDERLOIN

GARLIC BEEF TENDERLOIN 1 beef tenderloin roast (3 pounds) 2 teaspoons olive oil 2 garlic cloves, minced 1-1/2 teaspoons dried basil 1-1/2 teaspoons dried rosemary, crushed 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon pepper Tie tenderloin at 2-in. intervals with kitchen string. Combine oil and garlic; brush over meat. Combine the basil, rosemary, salt and pepper; sprinkle evenly over meat. Place on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Bake, uncovered, at 425° until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°), 40-50 minutes. Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.