10 basil cream sauce recipes

A simple and succulent pasta dish that is the perfect meal to enjoy while watching the evening news.

Layered avocado terrine with Dijon mustard and whipped cream, sliced and served with poached shrimp and a fresh basil tomato cream sauce. A showstopping chilled appetizer for special occasions.

Champagne-braised chicken casserole layered with peas, baby carrots, new potatoes, and cream of mushroom soup. A showstopper one-dish dinner.

Buttermilk coleslaw with sour cream, apple cider vinegar, celery seed, and a kick of hot sauce. A tangy, creamy slaw that skips the mayo entirely.

Spinach and mushroom Florentine lasagna with ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan layered three times and baked under marinara or tomato-cream sauce. A vegetarian restaurant copycat.

Creamy Tomato Bisque with Lump Crabmeat and Basil recipe

Panang beef curry with homemade spice paste, coconut cream cracked to release its oil, roasted peanuts, and fresh basil. Authentic Thai technique, medium heat, ready in 40 minutes.

Spinach spaghetti in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with basil, garlic, and chicken broth. Six charred peppers pureed into a silky, vibrant sauce.

Broiled chicken over fettuccine in a brandy cream sauce with fresh and sundried tomatoes, jalapenos, and basil. A spicy, restaurant-style dinner for two.

Fresh tomato pasta toss simmers blanched and peeled tomatoes with garlic, basil, parsley, and oregano, finished with a splash of cream over penne. A high-summer pasta sauce when tomatoes are at their peak.