Basil/6 recipes

A wonderful cold summer soup made with juicy tomatoes, fresh basil and sweet bell peppers.

A scrumptious lasagna made with ground beef, ricotta cheese and red pepper flakes.

This is absolutely excellent. I made my spaghetti sauce in place of marinara sauce. Next time, change the ribs and beef and substitute round steak. The wine makes it!

Seafood lovers will enjoy this scrumptious dish made with shrimp, seafood stock and a variety of spices.

Italian bulgur soup with summer squash, lima beans, tomatoes, basil, garlic, and Parmesan. A hearty, low-fat vegetable soup with whole grain texture, ready in 45 minutes.

Green and white lasagne with spinach, ricotta, mozzarella, and Parmesan in a creamy white sauce with olives and nutmeg. A meatless lasagna with no red sauce in sight.

Vegan eggplant bake layered with a savory nutritional yeast and tahini sauce. Sliced eggplant and sauteed onions in a creamy, dairy-free, cheese-like sauce with tamari and basil.

Baked spaghetti pie with a pasta crust, creamy cottage cheese layer, seasoned turkey filling, and bubbly mozzarella on top. A lighter spin on classic baked spaghetti that feeds eight.

Meatless potato and pinto bean chili spiked with jalapeño, cumin, allspice, and chili powder in a chunky tomato-vegetable broth. Filling, vegan, and on the table in an hour from one Dutch oven.

Egg-free spinach quiche with a creamy tofu filling, sautéed mushrooms, and fresh basil in a whole wheat crust, topped with overlapping tomato slices. A hearty vegetarian and vegan-friendly main that serves a crowd.

Crispy artichoke and peppery arugula pizza topped with thin slices of salty prosciutto. This Italian-inspired flatbread balances creamy, crispy, and fresh flavors.

Tender zucchini and crisp green beans tossed in a vibrant herb sauce packed with basil, capers, and lemon. Serve warm or chilled as a bright summer side.

Rich, herb-loaded quiche with zucchini, basil pesto, Swiss and Monterey Jack cheese, garlic, and a touch of cayenne in a flaky pie crust. Two cheeses and pesto make this a standout brunch or dinner.

Stir-fried rice noodles tossed with garlic, ginger, shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, and fresh basil, finished with crushed peanuts and lime. A vegan Thai noodle dish ready in under 40 minutes.

A vegetarian chili casserole with dried kidney beans, bulgur wheat, mixed vegetables, and red wine simmered in a spiced tomato broth. Hearty, filling, completely meatless.

Italian frying peppers stuffed with anchovy, bread crumbs, Parmesan, and fresh herbs, sautéed in garlic-infused olive oil until blistered and charred. Quick, bold, and built for summer.