Basil recipes

Combine fruity sundried tomatoes with tinned tomatoes to make this rich tomato soup with a homemade basil pesto – perfect for the depths of winter.

Save time and money with this simple and tasty sauce, great with pasta, meat or fish

A taste of summer, this quiche is full of Italian flavours and is perfect for dinner in the garden

Silvana Franco's fast, easy and healthy vegetarian pasta is perfect for a midweek meal

Imagine all the best bits of arancini – a golden, crunchy exterior; cheesy, oozing rice – in risotto form and you have this moreish baked tomato, mozzarella and basil risotto. It's deliciously comforting

Perfect as a starter or as a side dish for a dinner party

The perfect summer comfort food - classic macaroni cheese with extra veggies and herbs

Make this vibrant risotto with courgettes and broad beans to make the most of summer veg. Swirl through homemade pesto for a fabulous starter or main

Barley and broccoli are packed with vitamins to lower cholesterol and regulate your appetite. This vegan, low-calorie supper will keep you fuller for longer

A heart-healthy supper that makes the perfect midweek meal for two

An easy dinner favourite, this spaghetti Bolognese includes added salami and basil for a twist on a classic dish

Get a boost of protein with eggs stuffed with basil and Kalamata olives. They'd work as a tasty lunch alongside a salad as well as being a healthy vegetarian snack

Try this zesty pasta dish for a quick and healthy veggie lunch option. Low in calories, it provides fibre, vitamin C and iron and counts as two of your 5-a-day

Keep the kids happy with this easy, low-fat recipe that's ready in under half an hour

A deliciously simple and low fat fish dinner

A vegetarian breakfast with bite, try this egg dish with cream cheese, herbs and grilled tomatoes

Drizzle seasonal greens, new potatoes and eggs with a tangy, herby dressing to make this healthy vegetarian lunch or dinner, packed with iron, folate and fibre

One-pot suppers aren't just for the colder months. This light, fresh stew just needs crusty bread to mop up the juices

Punchy fresh flavours in a good-for-you-dish are often what you need for a midweek boost. This pasta dish has it all

A low-fat traybake supper that's full of flavour. Combine lean white fish with cherry tomatoes, a pesto crumb, green beans and broccoli

A former magazine cover star, this satisfying soup is special enough for entertaining and easy enough to size down

This vegan salad makes a healthy and filling meal, providing 4 of your 5-a-day. Enjoy hearty quinoa, creamy avocado and juicy griddled peaches

This restaurant-quality fish supper for two puts a new spin on classic French ratatouille

A great recipe for the end of the summer, using sweet roasted tomatoes and garlic. Serve with the best crusty bread you can get you hands on