902 basil sauce recipes

Spicy shrimp kabobs marinated in a sweet-heat glaze of apricot preserves, honey, hot sauce, and fresh herbs. Grilled until just white throughout for tender, juicy results.

Vegetarian cabbage rolls stuffed with pressed tofu, brown rice, and nuts, seasoned with herbs and spices, then baked in a tomato-sauerkraut sauce until tender.

A whole chicken gently poached in an aromatic Thai broth of lemongrass, galangal, garlic, shallots, and chilies, finished with lime juice, cilantro, and fresh basil. Fall-off-the-bone comfort.

A one-pot cioppino with fish, shrimp, and clams in a slow-simmered tomato, white wine, and herb broth. Weeknight-friendly with just 10 minutes of prep and pantry-staple seasonings.

This tasty dish has a yellow sauce made from red chili peppers, lemon grass and galangal.

Layered chicken lasagna with a herbed tomato-mushroom sauce, creamy bechamel, and three cheeses baked until bubbly. An Italian-American classic that feeds a hungry crowd.

Baked vegetarian walnut burgers with silken tofu, sunflower seeds, herb stuffing mix, scallions, and nutritional yeast. A hearty meatless patty that holds together on the bun and delivers plenty of savory flavor.

Layered sausage and macaroni casserole with mushrooms, cottage cheese, and Italian herbs, topped with bread crumbs. A hearty weeknight bake with big savory flavor.

Asian-inspired venison cutlets seared and coated with fresh herbs and sesame oil, served with a ginger-soy pan sauce. A quick, elegant wild game dinner with bold flavor.

Beef barley soup made from braised short ribs, canned tomatoes, pearl barley, and a load of carrots, celery, and bell pepper. The ribs simmer first to render rich beef flavor before the vegetables and barley go in.

Herbed chicken mozzarella: chicken breasts shake-and-baked in a Parmesan herb crust, then crowned with chili sauce and melted mozzarella. A 90s casserole with serious herb backbone.

Homemade pizza sauce simmered with fresh garlic, grated Parmesan, and Italian herbs into a thick, robust, slightly spicy spread. The from-scratch base that beats any jar.

Italian meatball sandwich: pork-and-beef meatballs simmered for an hour in a long-cooked red wine tomato sauce built on salt pork, garlic, basil, and marjoram. Piled in a crusty roll with Parmesan and roasted peppers for a proper Sunday sub.

A hearty vegan chili made with ground seitan, kidney beans, and tomatoes seasoned with cumin, chili powder, and a touch of cloves. Ready in 35 minutes. Serve with cornbread or warm tortillas.

Vegetarian fava bean burgers with oats, wheat germ, shredded carrots, and Italian herbs. Pan-fried and oven-finished for a crispy outside and firm, set center.

Vegan red bean chili with curry powder, paprika, miso, and basil. A meatless devil's chili with smoky umami depth from miso and a curry-spiced twist.