What to make with basil

Pesto is a sauce that originates in the city of Genoa in the Liguria region of northern Italy (pesto alla genovese).

Also needs: parmesan, garlic

This is a simple spaghetti sauce that works well for everyday meals, even with picky eaters. It is best served hot at the table, to be poured over lightly-cooked pasta.

Also needs: tomato paste, oregano

An easy tomato sauce recipe that's great with pasta and chicken or eggplant parmesan. It also works well with pizza, and as a dip for mozzarella sticks.

Also needs: onion, garlic, tomatoes

Also needs: bread, tomatoes, garlic

Caprese salad is a delicious Italian dish made with tomato and mozzarella cheese. It is quite simple but tastes great and looks attractive.

Also needs: tomatoes, mozzarella, vinegar

This recipe, originally contributed by Rich Osborne, is a delicious and quick dish for a sunny day, or to bring back a little memory of summer.

Also needs: pasta, mozzarella, tomatoes

This is a delicious and quick recipe for a sunny day, or to bring back a little memory of summer.

Also needs: mozzarella, tomatoes, pasta

Pesto is a sauce which is added mainly, but by no means exclusively to pasta.

Also needs: pine nuts, garlic, parmesan

Also needs: eggs, parsley, rosemary

Also needs: pasta, garlic, tomatoes, parmesan

Also needs: tomato paste, oregano, italian seasoning, garlic

Bruschette are small, open-faced sandwiches of tomato and mozzarella cheese. They are delicious, quick and easy to make, and perfect appetizers.

Also needs: bread, tomatoes, mozzarella, oregano, vinegar

This tomato basil sausage pasta recipe is adapted from the YouTube channel Tasty.

Also needs: pasta, sausage, onion, tomato sauce, milk

Marinara (mariner's) sauce is a southern Italian tomato sauce usually made with tomatoes, garlic, herbs (such as basil), and onion. However, there are many variations.

Also needs: onion, garlic, thyme, bell pepper, tomatoes

Like the traditional Spanish omelet, frittata is a thick, hearty omelet filled with vegetables. A frittata may be filled with any variety of vegetables, cheeses, pastas, or meats.

Also needs: garlic, asparagus, eggs, milk, parmesan

This is great as an appetizer for your next dinner party.

Also needs: cream cheese, garlic, butter, ricotta, tomatoes

This is a recipe for chicken flavored with garlic and lemon, served with a garlic sauce called toom.

Also needs: lemon, garlic, cayenne pepper, chicken, potatoes

Also needs: onion, tomatoes, chicken, tomato sauce, thyme

Also needs: wine, garlic, rosemary, parsley, oregano

This is great served with grilled steak, roast chicken, or vegetable sauté.

Also needs: potatoes, parsley, rosemary, thyme, oregano

This is an Indian dish with Mediterranean influence.

Also needs: garlic, lemon, chile peppers, milk, garam masala, chicken

Steak and peppers is a simple dish to throw together with leftover meat. Sliced seitan, seared flank steak, or any other protein would probably work as well.

Also needs: onion, bell pepper, beef, tomatoes, capers, red pepper flakes

A slightly sweeter ranch.

Also needs: garlic, onion, vinegar, mayonnaise, mustard, oregano

Also needs: butter, lemon, garlic powder, pasta, broccoli, walnuts, parmesan

New York City–style pizza originated in New York City in the early 1900s, and it may be the American-style pizza that most closely resembles that of Naples, Italy.

Also needs: yeast, flour, tomato sauce, mozzarella, parmesan, oregano, red pepper flakes

Short-ribs cooked in red wine with classic Italian herbs makes them flavorful, moist, and fork tender. Also see: Braised Shortribs.

Also needs: beef, wine, tomato paste, broth or stock, thyme, rosemary, oregano

Also needs: bell pepper, wine, garlic, oregano, goat cheese, pasta, hot sauce

Shakshuka is a popular Middle Eastern dish with many variations. It is vegetarian-friendly.

Also needs: onion, tomatoes, eggs, bell pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, turmeric

Chicken parmigiana is a popular Italian-American dish served in a variety of ways. The same basic recipe works for a number of dishes.

Also needs: chicken, garlic powder, oregano, flour, tomato paste, broth or stock, mozzarella, parmesan

Caponata is a Sicilian eggplant dish consisting of cooked vegetables with chopped up fried eggplant, celery, sweetened vinegar, and capers with sweet sauce.

Also needs: eggplant, olives, capers, celery, onion, tomatoes, vinegar, pine nuts

Eggplant and chickpea skillet is a colorful and tasty dish suitable for vegans. It is important to use fresh basil in this recipe.

Also needs: bell pepper, garlic, eggplant, mushrooms, tomatoes, chickpeas, tarragon, broccoli

Also needs: pasta, ricotta, eggs, butter, cream of tartar, garlic, parsley, mozzarella, tomato paste

This recipe for beans and rice is great to make on the weekend and bring to work during the week.

Also needs: black beans, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, chili powder, rice

The original contributor of this recipe noted that the recipe originated from their mother, who used to make it for them.

Also needs: beef, butter, onion, broth or stock, celery, tomatoes, carrots, pasta, spinach

Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste.

Also needs: flour, shortening, zucchini, onion, parsley, garlic, oregano, eggs, mozzarella, butter

Unlike traditional Italian Melanzane alla Parmigiana (see Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) I or Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) II), which is intended as a starter and thus…

Also needs: eggplant, mozzarella, flour, eggs, milk, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, oregano, parmesan, tomato sauce

Roasted vegetable pasta is a tried and true favorite. You can add whatever vegetables you prefer.

Also needs: leek, onion, bell pepper, thyme, broth or stock, garlic, tomato sauce, wine, pasta, parmesan

Yes, canned tuna is the poster child for gross canned food, but this salad will change that.

Also needs: tuna, mustard, lemon, rosemary, oregano, parsley, marjoram, hot sauce, worcestershire sauce, feta cheese

Pasta with ricotta cheese in a tomato cream sauce topped with Parmesan cheese and parsley.

Also needs: pasta, butter, onion, garlic, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano, ricotta, cream, parsley, parmesan

Also needs: kidney beans, black beans, tomatoes, tomato paste, garlic, onion, bell pepper, chili powder, cayenne pepper, thyme, oregano