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24 Best Ways to Cook with Fresh Basil

Pesto

Salmon and Basil Pasta

Pork and Mushroom Skewers With Basil Sauce

Basil Pasta Salad

Strawberry Basil Drink

Chicken With Basil Cream Sauce

Salmon Basil Burger

Potatoes with Tomatoes and Basil

Potato and Basil Frittata

Roasted Root Vegetables Side Dish

Cucumber Basil Agua Fresca

Grilled Cheese with Basil Pesto

Basil Sunflower Seed Pesto

Melon Salad with Basil Vinaigrette

Basil Ice Cream

Basil Zucchini Soup

Pesto Pizza

Caprese Sandwich

Quinoa Broccoli Slaw

Parmesan Basil Chicken

Pistachio Basil Pesto

Tomato Basil Soup

Basil Mayo

Strawberry Basil Cocktail

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This tomato basil pasta pairs sweet tomatoes blistered in a hot pan with fresh basil and Parmesan. An easy dinner idea that's simply stunning!

20 Basil Recipes: Tomato Basil Pasta &amp; More!

pasta

olive oil, divided

whole cherry tomatoes

balsamic vinegar

Kosher salt

black pepper

garlic

Parmesan cheese, divided

pasta water

basil

Make the pasta

Start a pot of well salted water to a boil. Boil the pasta until it is just al dente. Start tasting a few minutes before the package recommends: you want it to be tender but still a little firm on the inside; usually around 7 to 8 minutes. Before draining, reserve some pasta water with a liquid measuring cup (at least 1/4 cup). Drain the pasta.

Blister the tomatoes: 

Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a very large heavy skillet over medium high heat. Once hot, add the tomatoes, making sure there is space around each tomato (they are not touching) and the pan is not crowded. If you&#8217;re using a medium pan, cook the tomatoes in 2 batches.* Cook for 1 minute without touching the pan, then 2 to 3 more minutes until blistered, shaking the pan several times to rotate the tomatoes. Turn off the heat and drizzle with the balsamic vinegar, gently shaking several times to coat. Add 2 pinches kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste. Remove the tomatoes from the pan to a bowl.

Finish the dish

Mince the garlic. Once the pasta is done, in the same pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil over medium low heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute until fragrant. Deglaze the pan with 1/4 cup pasta water, scraping the pan with a spoon to release all of the flavor of the tomato juices. Turn off the heat.

Add the pasta to the pan and toss to coat. Add the blistered tomatoes, 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, and basil. Season with 2 pinches of kosher salt and lots of fresh ground pepper. Taste and add more salt if necessary. Serve with the remaining 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese sprinkled on top.

5-minute CREAMY pesto sauce with cashews and fresh basil. An herby, savory, dairy-free addition to pasta, veggies, and beyond!

Creamy Pesto Sauce (Dairy-Free)

raw cashews*

(loosely packed) fresh basil leaves

olive oil

lemon juice

yeast

tsp sea salt

garlic, peeled

water

Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender* (starting with the lesser amounts of lemon juice and water) and blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Taste and adjust, adding more cashews for richness/thickness, more nutritional yeast for “cheesiness,” more lemon juice for brightness, or more salt for overall flavor/balance.

Enjoy on pasta or drizzle over chicken, fish, veggies, or bowls (recipe coming soon)!

Leftover sauce will keep in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days. Not freezer friendly.

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