You'll find many uses for this versatile pasta sauce. Let tomatoes, garlic, sugar, parsley, garlic powder, oregano and basil go for a nice, slow simmer with zesty jolt of flavor from capers and crushed red pepper.
Dish up an easy homemade pasta sauce packed with the bright flavors of fresh basil, balsamic vinegar, and salty Asiago cheese over hot cooked angel hair noodles for a quick, and delicious, weeknight dinner in a hurry.
In the past, if you wanted to serve pesto, you had to make it from scratch. Now it is available in plastic containers in the refrigerated section of many markets. Avoid the pesto sold in glass jars on store shelves, as the fresh basil flavor is lost.
It took all summer to grow your tomatoes, now use a slow cooker to make them into a versatile tomato sauce flavored with sauteed onion, garlic and bell pepper, and seasoned with oregano, basil, parsley, sugar and tomato paste.
A whole chicken is stewed and then the meat is simmered with celery, onions, beef bouillon and chicken noodle soup mix in this soup seasoned with thyme, poultry seasoning, pepper and basil.
These rich and cheesy spinach and ricotta-stuffed shells are the ultimate Italian comfort food. Substitute various cheeses, such as Asiago or feta, in place of Parmesan and other dried herbs, such as thyme, basil, or dill, in place of oregano.
Bite-sized bits of sauteed chicken meld with the fresh flavors of tomatoes and broccoli. Onion, garlic and oregano add earthy tones to the sauce. Toss with penne and a zesty handful of chopped fresh basil.
The sunny, nutty taste of basil and pine nuts melds with the rich notes of sun-dried tomatoes in a chicken sauce flavored with garlic and a handful of feta cheese. Serve over hot pasta and top with a grating of Parmesan cheese.
For a quick and flavorful classic, saute bacon or pancetta and add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook with canned plum tomatoes for a mere 10 minutes, stir in fresh parsley or basil and toss with cooked spaghetti. Pass the Parmesan and enjoy!
Cooked shrimp and sliced fresh mushrooms are bathed in an opulent sauce of sauteed garlic, rich cream cheese, fresh parsley and a dash of basil. Toss with hot linguini and serve as an elegant appetizer or main dish.
Broccoli florets are sauteed with garlic, butter and olive oil, simmered in broth, then tossed with fresh basil and hot rigatoni. A sprinkle of Parmesan cheese is the perfect finish. Hint: don't overcook the garlic and broccoli!
Your favorite sausage is grilled, then sliced, and served with sauerkraut that's been browned in a buttery spread for a sweet and tangy German-inspired meal.
This authentic Italian-style risotto is cooked the slow, painful way, but it's oh so worth it. It's the perfect complement for grilled meats and chicken dishes.
Quick-cooking couscous is now even better since it's available in a whole wheat version. Fresh sage gives this side dish an earthy taste and aroma. You can use other fresh herbs such as basil, cilantro, or mint instead. To make this an entree, add a little feta cheese, water-packed tuna, or shredded cooked chicken.
This is a wonderful, tangy, spicy soup that sort of resembles split-pea. I sometimes add grilled chicken breast or cooked and cubed sweet potatoes for texture. Have fun with it!
After a wild night marinating in a slightly sweet soy sauce and lemon-lime mixture, sirloin steak chunks are skewered with veggies and grilled. You'll want to make these again and again!
