Basil recipes

Rigatoni alla vodka with flambed vodka, heavy cream, tomato sauce, prosciutto, and Asiago cheese. A rich, spicy pink sauce tossed with fresh basil and parsley.

Italian marinated chicken with a bright lemon-and-herb marinade of olive oil, basil, oregano, and garlic. Grills, bakes, or broils with equal success after a 2-hour soak.

Sauteed cauliflower and zucchini in herbed butter with basil, oregano, lemon juice, and Parmesan. A simple, flavorful vegetable side dish ready in 35 minutes.

Lima beans in sour cream with basil, savory, and sauteed onion. A creamy, herbed side dish that transforms frozen limas into something special in just 15 minutes.

Vegan tofu pesto quiche with soft tofu and basil pesto blended smooth, poured over mushrooms and tomatoes in a pie shell. An eggless, dairy-free quiche with just 5 ingredients.

Lentil and rice one-pot dinner with carrots, garlic, and basil. A budget-friendly vegan meal that simmers in a single pot, no draining or sauteing required. High in fiber and plant protein.

Roast pork loin marinates overnight in sage, garlic, olive oil, and cracked pepper, then roasts to a juicy 160°F (71°C). Served with a flamed Calvados apple pan sauce built on the drippings.

Lemon orzo pilaf is a five-ingredient one-pot side of rice-shaped pasta simmered in chicken broth with basil and lemon zest. Ready in 30 minutes. Bright, simple weeknight starch.

Rustic carrot and wheat berry soup simmered in white wine with tomatoes, garlic, and fresh basil. Vegan, hearty, and naturally thick from the chewy whole grain.

Pesto-crusted salmon and sea scallops bake together over a bed of garlic butter sauce. A 5-ingredient seafood dinner with herby green pesto, golden breadcrumbs, and silky scallop sweetness.

Chilled penne pasta salad with julienned carrots, zucchini, green onions, and fresh basil in a light sesame-cream dressing. A vibrant make-ahead side dish.

Eggplant with tofu stir-fries thinly sliced Japanese eggplant and silky tofu cubes with garlic, fresh chiles, basil, and salty yellow bean sauce. A Thai-style 30-minute vegetarian main.

Quick orzo salad with grape tomatoes, red onion, and fresh basil in a simple red wine vinaigrette. A 15-minute side dish that shines warm or cold, perfect for picnics and weeknights.

Spicy jalapeno pesto with fresh basil, parsley, pine nuts, and garlic. A no-cook, no-cheese pesto with a kick of green heat that's ready in 5 minutes flat.

Classic French ratatouille with eggplant, zucchini, tomatoes, green pepper, and basil. The Provençal vegetable stew served hot or cold, a vegan summer-garden essential.

Pesto pie with a ricotta-egg custard base swirled with homemade basil-walnut pesto and Parmesan. A savory crustless pie that bakes firm and slices clean, perfect for brunch or a light dinner.