597 basil recipes

Creamy lima bean soup blended smooth with carrots, mushrooms, and soy sauce. A hearty vegetarian soup with an earthy, savory depth from five cups of mushrooms.

Fettuccine with grilled summer vegetables: smoky charred eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and onion tossed with mashed roasted garlic, basil, and thyme over hot pasta.

Italian vegetable salad with chickpeas, mixed vegetables, olives, and cherry tomatoes in a basil-garlic vinaigrette. A make-ahead marinated salad for potlucks.

Bow tie pasta and tender broccoli bake in creamy Alfredo sauce with roasted red peppers and basil. Parmesan browns on top for a bubbly, golden crust.

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.

In a hurry? Try this quick and tasty vegetable soup that will satisfy your hunger!

A hearty Louisiana-style lentil stew simmered with tomatoes, red wine, zucchini, and Italian herbs. Think of it as Cajun chili without the meat. Serve over polenta or brown rice.

Layered Italian bake with rotini, salted zucchini, potatoes, prosciutto, tomatoes, and Parmesan dotted with butter. A hearty make-ahead casserole with serious depth.

Have fun with lasagna with this healthy recipe that makes a scrumptious dish your whole family will enjoy!

Toasted pine nuts, briny capers, and sliced black olives toss with garlic-infused butter and olive oil for a quick Mediterranean pasta that's ready in 25 minutes.

Cannelloni tubes stuffed with canned salmon, mushrooms, and fresh breadcrumbs, covered in a pesto cheese sauce and cooked entirely in the microwave. A clever British weeknight supper ready in an hour.

This rustic Italian chicken cacciatore simmers with marinated artichoke hearts, earthy mushrooms, and a splash of Madeira wine, all served over tender linguine for a hearty weeknight dinner.

Vegetarian spaghetti sauce loaded with red and white kidney beans, mushrooms, broccoli, carrots, and tomatoes. Hearty, protein-rich, and diabetic-friendly.

Lasagne rolls stuff cooked lasagna noodles with a three-cheese ricotta filling, then bake them under tomato sauce and Parmesan. A portion-friendly twist on classic lasagna.

Gingered vegetable soup with fresh ginger root, potatoes, zucchini, corn, and tomato sauce. Oil-free, vegan, and full of warming flavor from a water-sauteed base.

Low-sodium pasta sauce simmered with tomato puree, white wine, garlic, shallots, and a pinch of nutmeg. A fresh, herb-bright marinara for weeknight pasta without the salt.