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basil dinner recipes

15-Minute Basil Dinner Recipes for Blissful Weeknights


  • Author: Emma Schweitzer
  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Easy and flavorful basil dinner recipes to elevate your meals with fresh herbs.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 8 oz pasta
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Boil pasta according to package instructions.
  2. Blend basil, garlic, olive oil, Parmesan, and pine nuts in a food processor.
  3. Toss the pasta with the basil sauce.
  4. Season with salt and pepper.
  5. Serve warm.

Notes

  • Use fresh basil for best flavor.
  • Substitute pine nuts with walnuts if needed.
  • Add cherry tomatoes for extra freshness.
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Italian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 10g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: basil, dinner, pasta, vegetarian, Italian