Pesto Pasta
Fresh Basil Pesto Pasta
Classic BasileasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Herbs
Basil: when it's in season and what to cook
Basil is usually at its best from June to September across much of the US.
How to pick it
Choose bright, unwilted leaves with no dark spots.
How to keep it
Basil dislikes the cold: stand the stems in a glass of water on the counter, like flowers.
Months are when each item is usually at its best across much of the US. Seasons start earlier in warm places and later in cool ones, and they shift from year to year, so your local farm stand or market is the best guide.
Recipes with basil
Grilled Cheese
Tomato Basil Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Tomato Basil MozzarellaeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Pesto Pasta
Vegan Kale and Walnut Pesto Pasta
Vegan Kale WalnuteasyCleanup score 2 of 5
Ratatouille
Classic Stovetop Ratatouille
Classic StovetopmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Homemade Pizza
Homemade Margherita Pizza
MargheritamediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Chicken Cacciatore
One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
One-PotmediumCleanup score 5 of 5
Eggplant Parmesan
Oven-Baked Eggplant Parmesan
Oven-BakedmediumCleanup score 3 of 5
Penne alla Vodka
Penne alla Vodka
ClassiceasyCleanup score 3 of 5
Thai-Inspired Red Curry
Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Chicken
ChickeneasyCleanup score 4 of 5
Thai-Inspired Red Curry
Thai-Inspired Red Curry with Shrimp and Sweet Potato
Shrimp & VegetableeasyCleanup score 5 of 5
Baked Ziti
Three-Cheese Baked Ziti
Three-CheeseeasyCleanup score 2 of 5
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