80 homemade basil pasta Recipes

bow-tie pasta boiled al dente (or mini cavatelli, or fusilli- something that s small and has grooves), onion- diced in a similar size to the pasta, green bell pepper- diced same size as the onions, roma tomato- diced same size as onions/peppers, garlic- crushed and minced, olive oil, coarse black pepper, salt, red crushed pepper (or put to taste), fresh mozzarella pearls (or just cubed into small pieces), parmagiana cheese- for garnish, pam olive oil flavored cooking spray (or regular pam), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette (recipe below ), homemade sun-dried tomato basil vinaigrette, sun-dried tomatoes- from a jar packed in oil, capers, garlic- crushed, dried basil leaves (or 1/2 cup fresh basil would be amazing!), red win vinegar, olive oil, salt, coarse black pepper, red crushed pepper - to taste

olive oil, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced, tomato paste, water (fill 1 of the empty tomato paste cans with 6 times), bay leaves, fresh parsley, chopped fine, fresh oregano, chopped fine, fresh basil, chopped fine, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), garlic powder, granulated sugar (can use more or less depending on how sweet you like your sauce. i actually use at least 1/2 cup), freshly grated parmesan cheese, pepperoni, sliced (optional), boneless skinless chicken breasts , cutlets, eggs, slightly beaten, salt, fresh ground black pepper, fine dry italian seasoned breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, homemade pasta sauce, grated parmesan cheese, provolone cheese, sliced

jumbo pasta shells, mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/4 cup), parmesan cheese, grated, ricotta cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, spaghetti sauce (jarred or homemade ), fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

jumbo pasta shells, ground turkey, onion, chopped, garlic, minced, mozzarella cheese, shredded (reserve 1/4 cup), parmesan cheese, grated, low-fat ricotta cheese, low-fat small-curd cottage cheese, eggs, lightly beaten, black pepper, garlic powder, dried parsley, spaghetti sauce , reserve 1 cup (jarred or homemade), fresh basil, chopped, for garnish

all-purpose flour, dried basil or 1 tsp marjoram or 1 tsp sage, crushed, salt, beaten eggs, water, cooking oil or 1 tsp olive oil

olive oil, chicken (3 lb) boned, skinned, and visible fat removed, diced, (save, bones and carcass ), chopped onions, chopped celery, diced carrots, chopped green onions, minced garlic, fresh parsley leaves, chopped fresh basil, bay leaves, assorted chopped fresh vegetables , such has beans, zucchini, yellow squash, or cabbage, small dice, torn spinach leaves, cleaned and stemmed, crushed red pepper, chicken stock, assorted small dried pasta shapes , such as stars, tubes, shells, etc., thermoses, chopped fresh parsley leaves, resealable plastic snack bags, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

ground beef or 1 lb ground turkey, preferably lean, olive oil, onion, chopped, carrot, cut to desired size- i shred then chop to get them tiny, celery rib, diced, green pepper, diced, garlic cloves, more if you like, red wine, canned tomatoes, whole, brown sugar, tomato sauce, tomato paste , gives a thicker sauce (optional), parsley, chopped, italian seasoning (if you dont have this make your own with 1 tsp each basil, oregano and thyme), bay leaf, dried chili pepper flakes, ground cinnamon, salt and pepper, balsamic vinegar, parmesan cheese , thickens and adds great flavor

spaghetti, romano cheese, baby arugula, fresh basil (just torn), olive oil (optional, i like to add it on top of the finished dish, but you can serve it on the side for anyone ), homemade breadcrumbs (i used a good italian bread, day old and just ground in my food processor), parmesan cheese, minced garlic, olive oil, fresh parsley, red pepper flakes (add more if you like a little more heat), salt (go very lightly), pepper

olive oil, green bell peppers , cut into thin strips, yellow bell pepper , cut into thin strips, carrots , cut into thin strips, fresh sliced mushrooms, homemade gourmet garlic basil seasoning, cornstarch, chicken broth, tomatoes, chopped, angel hair pasta, cooked and drained, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

plain low-fat yogurt, pesto sauce, homemade or store-bought, sliced white mushrooms or 2 oz cremini mushrooms (1/4 of a package of presliced works well), boneless skinless chicken breasts , about 1/2 of 1 breast,cut into strips or chunks, pasta or 1/2 cup farfalle or 1/2 cup penne, uncooked, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes (optional), chopped tomato (approx. 1 tomato slice), fresh basil (to garnish )

shaped pasta, cooked, drained and rinsed, garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed (chickpeas), halved cherry tomatoes, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced black olives, drained, canola oil, cider vinegar, homemade gourmet garlic basil seasoning

olive oil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, angel hair pasta, cooked and drained, grape tomatoes or 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes, garlic clove, peeled, balsamic vinegar, homemade gourmet garlic basil seasoning, grated parmesan cheese (optional)

stalk celery, chopped, extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil, chopped, freshly grated, parmigiano-reggiano, garlic, minced, homemade tomato & sauce, lean ground beef, nice red wine, onion, chopped, pasta of your choice, red pepper flakes, red pepper, chopped, salt & pepper to taste

dry penne pasta, boneless skinless chicken breasts, olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, coarsely chopped prosciutto, green bell pepper , cut into 1 x 1/4 inch strips, yellow bell pepper , cut into 1x 1/4 inch strips, drained capers, dried basil, crushed, marinara sauce (or homemade ), alfredo sauce, grated parmesan cheese

fresh lemon juice, fresh garlic, minced, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce (such as tabasco), anchovy paste or 1 anchovy fillet, chopped small, extra virgin olive oil, salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste, hard-boiled eggs (mashed or sliced ), cooked pasta, drained and chilled, parmesan cheese, freshly shaved, romaine lettuce hearts, diced red onions or 1/2 cup diced walla walla onion, cucumber, sliced, basil leaves , cut into ribbons, red bell pepper, stemmed, seeded, deveined and diced, homemade crouton

rotini pasta , cooked according to package directions, drained, vegetable oil, cubed cooked chicken breasts, celery ribs, chopped, chopped green onion , including some tender green tops, hard-boiled eggs, quartered, mayonnaise, basil pesto (homemade or purchased), fresh lemon juice, salt

fresh pasta sheets, olive oil, salt, freshly ground black pepper, fresh basil leaves , packed, pine nuts, toasted, chopped garlic, grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese, fresh sea scallops, cleaned, tear or pear tomatoes, red or yellow, fresh asparagus, blanched, fresh chanterelle mushrooms, cleaned

olive oil (not extra virgin), italian plum tomatoes, tomato puree, dried parsley, dried basil, chunk pecorino romano cheese (2-inch x 1/4-inch), ground beef, dried parsley, dried basil, garlic cloves, minced, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, salt, black pepper, italian sausage , with fennel 4-5 inches each, fresh mushrooms, sliced, hot pepper flakes (optional), ziti pasta , rigatti, part-skim ricotta cheese, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, pecorino romano cheese, grated, black pepper