Recipes with basil
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Spaghetti & Meat Balls
Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs with a three-meat blend (beef, pork, veal), a slow-simmered tomato sauce with red wine, and parmesan-bread crumb meatballs browned then finished in sauce.
Pot Roast in Savory Cheese Sauce
Pot roast in savory cheese sauce made with beef chuck braised in cream of cheddar soup, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and Italian herbs. Fork-tender and rich with cheesy gravy.
Roasted Pepper & Black Bean Salad
Tender black beans tossed with fire-roasted red and yellow peppers, sweet corn, and jalapeño in a cumin-lemon dressing bright with fresh basil.
Portabella Mushroom Mozzarella
Layered portabella mushroom pasta bake with wheat germ-crusted mushroom slices, chunky tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A vegetarian Italian comfort dinner for two.
MacRoni Squares
Macaroni and cheese baked into firm, sliceable squares with eggs, breadcrumbs, and a quick herbed tomato sauce. A retro pantry dinner that actually holds its shape on the plate.
Spinach Roll
Spinach rolls wrap garlicky spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in phyllo pastry, then bake until gold and crackling. A lighter take on spanakopita with just a few minutes of hands-on time.
Wholesome Vegetarian Chili
Vegetarian chili with bulgur wheat, kidney beans, chickpeas, and a hearty veggie base. Vegan, protein-packed, and meatier in texture than most plant-based chilis.
Spinach Pasta with Red Pepper Sauce
Spinach spaghetti in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with basil, garlic, and chicken broth. Six charred peppers pureed into a silky, vibrant sauce.
Ham & Asparagus Pasta
Ham and asparagus pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with evaporated milk, basil, and oregano. A one-pot trick cooks the asparagus and ham right in the pasta water.
Hearty Bean Vegetable Soup
Three-bean vegetable soup with kidney beans, chickpeas, Great Northern beans, tomatoes, and zucchini simmered together with basil and bay. A pantry-friendly meatless soup that feeds ten and freezes beautifully.
Eggplant Parmigiana (Prodigy)
Classic eggplant Parmigiana with breaded and fried eggplant rounds layered with homemade tomato-basil sauce, Parmesan, and sliced mozzarella. The Italian-American staple done from scratch.
Lasagne Pie
Lasagne pie is a crustless impossible pie with all the flavors of lasagna but none of the noodles. Ground beef, three cheeses, tomato paste, and a Bisquick batter that forms its own crust.
Herbed Chicken Pate
Marbled herbed chicken pate with sweet leek and shallot, swirled with a spinach-basil layer. A silky French-style mousseline for elegant entertaining.
Swordfish with Tomato & Basil
Microwave swordfish with tomato and basil: meaty fish steamed over ripe tomato slices and fresh basil with olive oil and lemon. A clean Mediterranean fish dinner in 6 minutes flat.
Corn & Ham Chowder
Creamy corn and ham chowder with potatoes, shallots, fresh basil, and a milk-based broth. A comforting one-pot soup for summer corn season or year-round leftovers.
Sweet Pepper & Basil Frittata
Sweet pepper and basil frittata with slow-cooked red and yellow peppers, fontina, Parmesan, and fresh basil, finished with a brushed-on balsamic reduction for a tangy glaze.
Italian-American spaghetti and meatballs with a three-meat blend (beef, pork, veal), a slow-simmered tomato sauce with red wine, and parmesan-bread crumb meatballs browned then finished in sauce.
Pot roast in savory cheese sauce made with beef chuck braised in cream of cheddar soup, tomato sauce, mushrooms, and Italian herbs. Fork-tender and rich with cheesy gravy.
Tender black beans tossed with fire-roasted red and yellow peppers, sweet corn, and jalapeño in a cumin-lemon dressing bright with fresh basil.
Layered portabella mushroom pasta bake with wheat germ-crusted mushroom slices, chunky tomato sauce, and melted mozzarella. A vegetarian Italian comfort dinner for two.
Macaroni and cheese baked into firm, sliceable squares with eggs, breadcrumbs, and a quick herbed tomato sauce. A retro pantry dinner that actually holds its shape on the plate.
Spinach rolls wrap garlicky spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and parmesan in phyllo pastry, then bake until gold and crackling. A lighter take on spanakopita with just a few minutes of hands-on time.
Vegetarian chili with bulgur wheat, kidney beans, chickpeas, and a hearty veggie base. Vegan, protein-packed, and meatier in texture than most plant-based chilis.
Spinach spaghetti in a roasted red pepper cream sauce with basil, garlic, and chicken broth. Six charred peppers pureed into a silky, vibrant sauce.
Ham and asparagus pasta in a creamy tomato sauce with evaporated milk, basil, and oregano. A one-pot trick cooks the asparagus and ham right in the pasta water.
Three-bean vegetable soup with kidney beans, chickpeas, Great Northern beans, tomatoes, and zucchini simmered together with basil and bay. A pantry-friendly meatless soup that feeds ten and freezes beautifully.
Classic eggplant Parmigiana with breaded and fried eggplant rounds layered with homemade tomato-basil sauce, Parmesan, and sliced mozzarella. The Italian-American staple done from scratch.
Lasagne pie is a crustless impossible pie with all the flavors of lasagna but none of the noodles. Ground beef, three cheeses, tomato paste, and a Bisquick batter that forms its own crust.
Marbled herbed chicken pate with sweet leek and shallot, swirled with a spinach-basil layer. A silky French-style mousseline for elegant entertaining.
Microwave swordfish with tomato and basil: meaty fish steamed over ripe tomato slices and fresh basil with olive oil and lemon. A clean Mediterranean fish dinner in 6 minutes flat.
Creamy corn and ham chowder with potatoes, shallots, fresh basil, and a milk-based broth. A comforting one-pot soup for summer corn season or year-round leftovers.
Sweet pepper and basil frittata with slow-cooked red and yellow peppers, fontina, Parmesan, and fresh basil, finished with a brushed-on balsamic reduction for a tangy glaze.
