Armando Rafael for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Cyd Raftus McDowell. This pasta captures the essence of basil, without pesto’s garlic, nuts and salty cheese tussling for attention. It smells like ...

This recipe shows how to make creamy basil pesto pasta entirely from scratch, including handmade orecchiette. The pesto ...

This Italian cooking tip explains how fresh basil can improve homemade sauces through proper timing. The technique combines ...

When we're planning weeknight meals, we want something easy — the less time spent fretting over the stove, the better. And in this episode of Ludo à la Maison, Ludo Lefebvre presents the perfect ...

Chef Big John with Rouses shares this dish using fresh green beans, sweet cherry tomatoes and basil making this a bright, simple summer pasta. Garlic and a little chili give the sauce a gentle kick, ...

As the weather warms up, fresh basil is constantly on hand in our kitchens. It's hard to find a dish that isn't improved by a handful of this bright, fragrant herb. With a sweet, peppery taste, there ...

Rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, basil offers potential health benefits that go well beyond its culinary appeal, ...

Lemon basil pasta is a tasty springtime recipe that incorporates strong flavors from the season. This light, spring pasta recipe can be made a number of ways with numerous ingredients added. While ...

Piada, North Italia, Noodles & Company, Buca di Beppo, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, and Fazoli’s offer chicken pesto pasta options.

Cook the whole wheat penne according to the instructions on the package. Set aside. In a large pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Sauté the onion for about one minute. Then add the pumpkin ...

Hello, this is yuming.Today, I would like to talk about a very popular herb with a refreshing scent: basil!While we are familiar with basil as a topping for pizza and pasta, it is not just delicious; ...

This summery dish walks the line between tangy, juicy tomato salad and hearty pasta salad. To make it, ripe tomatoes are marinated with capers, garlic, basil and lots of good olive oil until they ...