32 simple basil pasta Recipes

spaghettini (angel hair pasta, macaroni, rotini, whatever pasta you like), scallions, coarsely chopped (white and pale green parts only), garlic cloves, crushed, tomatoes, halved, parmesan cheese, coarsely chopped, fresh basil leaves, salt & freshly ground black pepper, olive oil, fresh mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2-inch cubes, salt & freshly ground black pepper

olive oil, divided, simple grilled vegetables , cut into 3/4-inch pieces, kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, crushed red pepper, hot cooked penne (about 8 oz uncooked tube-shaped pasta), coarsely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped fresh basil, shaved parmigiano-reggiano cheese

whole wheat lasagna noodles, ground turkey, garlic, crushed, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained, chopped fresh chives, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried basil, egg whites, reduced-fat ricotta cheese, crumbled low-fat feta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, ground black pepper, low-fat tomato pasta sauce, shredded low-fat cheddar cheese

lean ground beef, onion, minced, carrots, shredded, prego veggie smart smooth & simple italian sauce, water, fresh basil leaves cut into very thin strips, penne pasta, cooked and drained, grated parmesan cheese

uncooked small seashell pasta, red wine vinegar, sugar, extravirgin olive oil, dijon mustard, salt, freshly ground black pepper, garlic clove, minced, preshredded parmesan cheese, diced simple baked ham (about 5 oz), chopped fresh basil, pine nuts, toasted

chicken broth (i use homemade but canned will do just fine), carrots , sliced thin discs, stalk celery, sliced, onion, sliced 1/8ths, cooked chicken, cut into pieces (can buy deli chicken in a 1/2 lb chunk and cube , or 6 oz.can of chicken meat), corn (frozen or canned ), minced garlic, basil, crushed, salt and pepper, egg noodles (optonal) or 1/4 lb pasta, of choice (optonal)

san marzano crushed tomatoes, yellow onion, finely chopped, olive oil, red wine, garlic clove, finely chopped, bay leaf, chopped fresh oregano, shredded fresh basil, beef bouillon, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper flakes, sugar

ground beef, ground pork, eggs, lightly beaten, grated parmesan, plus more for garnishing soup if desired, italian bread crumbs, chopped garlic, italian essence, salt, crushed red pepper, olive oil, chopped onion, chopped celery, tomato paste, whole tomatoes, crushed with your hands, with their juice, beef stock or two 14 oz cans low sodium beef broth, ditalini or other small pasta shape for soups, chopped fresh basil leaves

simple tomato sauce for pasta, recipe follows, or store-bought pasta sauce, egg, lean ground beef, chopped yellow onions, minced garlic, chopped fresh parsley leaves, freshly chopped basil leaves, freshly chopped oregano leaves, salt, ground black pepper, original essence , recipe follows, grated parmigiano-reggiano, spaghetti , cooked al dente according to package directions, salt , for seasoning cooking water, extra-virgin olive oil, olive oil, chopped yellow onions (1 medium), minced garlic (2 cloves garlic), kosher salt, crushed red pepper, dried oregano, ground black pepper, whole peeled tomatoes, tomato sauce, tomato paste, water, sugar, parmesan rind, chopped fresh basil leaves, paprika, salt, garlic powder, black pepper, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dried oregano, dried thyme

many supermarkets sell meat specifically labeled for braciole. if yours does not, the butcher should be able to cut it for you. steaks that measure 5 inches across by 7 inches long are ideal. this recipe makes enough extra sauce to coat 1 lb of pasta. we like to serve braciole with a hearty pasta shape, such as ziti or rigatoni., braciole, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 2 tsp), raisins, pine nuts , toasted in a dry skillet until fragrant, fresh parsley leaves , minced, fresh basil leaves , minced, pecorino romano cheese , grated, steaks , cut from the widest part of a top round roast, 1/2 inch thick (about 2 lb total), extra-virgin olive oil, salt and ground black pepper, provolone cheese , cut in half (optional), simple tomato sauce, extra-virgin olive oil, onion , minced, garlic cloves , minced or pressed through a garlic press (about 5 tsp), red pepper flakes, dry red wine, crushed tomatoes, bay leaf, fresh basil leaves , minced, salt and ground black pepper