3,069 basil recipes

Creamy New England clam chowder simmers minced clams, potatoes, and crisp bacon in a milk-and-heavy-cream broth thickened with flour. A classic Boston-style chowder finished with parsley and basil.

A light yet tasty chickpea salad is made with carrot, chickpea, scallions and parsley, tossed with cider vinegar, a bit yogurt and basil. It's a refreshing salad that can be stuffed in the pita bread, or accompany any main course.

Quick herbed macaroni Parmesan tossed with fresh basil, Roma tomatoes, parsley, and grated Parmesan. A 15-minute weeknight pasta side dish.

Crispy pita triangles dusted with Parmesan, piled high with warm marinara, basil, olives, and melted mozzarella for an Italian spin on nachos.

Layers of cubed potatoes, zucchini, mozzarella, scallions, and fresh basil bake in egg substitute for this veggie-packed Italian frittata. Broiled tomatoes finish it.

Italian zucchini quiche with mozzarella, basil, oregano, and parsley in a crescent roll crust. A vegetarian main dish that uses up summer zucchini beautifully.

A smooth, from-scratch tomato sauce simmered with garlic, green pepper, thyme, and basil, pureed silky and ladled over spaghetti. Freezes beautifully for busy weeknights ahead.

Tender chicken breasts simmered in white wine and chicken broth with mushrooms, onion, and basil. A light, savory one-skillet dinner ready in about an hour.

A pesto-slathered pizza topped with fontina, mozzarella, Parmesan, sliced Roma tomatoes, and fresh basil on a Boboli crust. Three cheeses, ten minutes, zero leftovers.

Mom's meat loaf made with ground beef and pork, seasoned with oregano, basil, Worcestershire, and ketchup. A classic homestyle loaf that's juicy and full of flavor.

Pesto potato salad with steamed new potatoes, fresh tomatoes, red onion, and celery in a basil pesto, mayo, and yogurt dressing. Includes homemade pesto recipe.

Tri-color pasta with a simple tomato sauce simmered with garlic and onion, tossed with fresh basil, olive oil, and Parmesan. Italian comfort food from pantry staples.

Crispy homemade turkey breakfast sausage patties seasoned with fresh basil, parsley, garlic, ginger, and red pepper flakes. A leaner, herb-packed alternative to store-bought pork sausage.

Green noodles with a creamy mushroom and bacon sauce finished with fresh basil and Parmesan. Nearly two pounds of mushrooms make this a rich, earthy weeknight pasta.

Mixed greens tossed with homemade balsamic vinaigrette made from shallots, fresh basil, and extra-virgin olive oil, then topped with grape tomatoes and yellow bell pepper strips.

Flour-coated chicken breasts seared golden then simmered in crushed Italian plum tomatoes with mushrooms, green pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, and basil. Electric skillet cacciatore over spaghetti.