186 basil sauce recipes

Slow-simmered Italian tomato sauce with ground beef, San Marzano-style plum tomatoes, tomato paste, basil, and oregano. Rich, thick, and built for pasta night.

Firm tofu cubes sauteed with crushed garlic, onion, and green pepper in a chunky tomato sauce over whole wheat spaghetti. A filling plant-based dinner ready in 30 minutes.

Hearty spicy spaghetti sauce: a fast 25-minute tomato sauce with garlic, red wine, dried chili, and your choice of beef, pork, or chicken. Pantry-friendly Italian dinner sauce with a kick.

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.

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.

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.

This savory stew is perfect for a cold winter night! Tastes great by itself or with a slice of crusty bread.

Eggplant slices baked with fresh tomato, basil, and red pepper, brushed with a tamari-balsamic glaze. A low-fat, vegan-friendly side dish with almost no prep.

SPAM breakfast skillet with hash brown potatoes, bell peppers, onion, eggs, hot sauce, and cheddar cheese. A one-pan breakfast scramble that feeds a crowd.

Garden ratatouille baked with zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, mushrooms, and Parmesan. Sauteed vegetables simmered in pasta sauce, then baked until bubbly and golden.

Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker chicken ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, and bell pepper in a garlicky tomato-basil sauce. Ten minutes of prep, hours of flavor.

This pizza topped meatloaf combines seasoned ground chuck with gooey mozzarella and tangy pizza sauce. Baked golden in just 40 minutes, it brings together two family favorites in one crowd-pleasing dish.

Very low-fat burgers, no oils or fats of any sort in these vegan brown rice burgers packed with fiber and veggies.

A zesty homemade salad dressing with olive oil, two types of vinegar, Romano cheese, garlic, and a kick of hot sauce. Mixes up in 5 minutes flat and gets better as it chills.

A simple dinner that is perfect for family and will please everyone!