902 basil sauce recipes

Thai stir-fried beef with holy basil (pad gra pao) made with flank steak, serrano chilies, garlic, fish sauce, and fresh basil over lettuce. An authentic Thai street food dish with serious heat.

Cajun shrimp pasta with linguine tossed in a slow-simmered tomato sauce spiked with cayenne, thyme, Worcestershire, and hot sauce, finished with Parmesan.

Kosher Creole seafood gumbo built on the holy trinity of onion, pepper and garlic, simmered with tomatoes, okra and tender fish fillets over rice. A shellfish-free gumbo that freezes beautifully.

Jumbo pasta shells stuffed with ricotta, Parmesan, and egg, baked in a homemade basil tomato sauce and topped with melted mozzarella. Classic Italian comfort food.

Jumbo homemade ravioli with fresh basil-infused pasta dough and a ground veal filling. Giant 4-inch squares served with homemade tomato sauce. A from-scratch Italian pasta project worth the effort.

Amateur lasagna: an easy vegetarian spinach lasagna with uncooked noodles, ricotta-mozzarella filling, and jarred sauce. No pre-boiling needed, just layer and bake.

Vegetarian shepherd's pie with kidney beans, tomatoes, corn, and mixed vegetables under a garlic-basil mashed potato topping, finished with melted cheddar. A hearty meatless comfort food classic.

This meatloaf is so moist and full of flavour, thanks to ricotta cheese for adding the moisture. Tomato sauce, all the other seasonings and Parmesan cheese add tons of great flavor.

Spicy Ham, Bean, Sausage, and Vegetable Soup recipe

Wild rice simmered with soy and Worcestershire sauce, then tossed with mushrooms, onions, and green pepper sautéed in ghee. A nutty, savory vegetarian side with earthy depth.

Penne with eggplant, mushrooms, and red wine tomato sauce finished with melted mozzarella. A hearty Italian pasta ready in 45 minutes.

Greek-style lamb meatloaf stuffed with crumbled feta cheese and toasted pine nuts, seasoned with basil and rosemary, topped with tomato sauce. Serve with pita bread.

Thick and spicy spaghetti sauce gets its character from an unconventional spice rack: basil, paprika, cinnamon, curry powder, hot sauce, and burgundy wine simmered slow into a deep, complex pasta sauce.

Tender white fish simmered in garlicky tomato sauce with white wine, basil, and oregano. A healthy Mediterranean-style dinner ready in 35 minutes.

Tender calamari simmered in marinara sauce with garlic, white wine, clam juice, basil, and red pepper flakes. A quick Italian seafood dinner ready in just 15 minutes.

Classic three-cheese lasagna with a garlic-and-basil ricotta filling layered between al dente noodles, a hearty beef and tomato sauce, and plenty of melted mozzarella.