Basil recipes

Serve this summery pasta bake with roasted vine tomatoes and a rocket salad

A fragrant pudding, best served with scoops of really good vanilla ice cream

Fast and filling, this pasta dish will bring a hint of the Mediterranean to your mealtime

A speedy sauce to serve with ribbon pasta- dot with creamy Italian cheese and sprinkle with basil leaves

This fragrant and filling dish is an excellent dinner party choice

Spice up your Saturday morning scrambled eggs with a taste of the Mediterranean

These cute bites are a sophisticated step up from the old favourite of cheese and pineapple on sticks

Produce a showstopping main course with poached salmon, and learn how to make Court Bouillon at the same time

Make a lighter version of this favourite by cooking it in the air fryer. Serve with spaghetti and tomato sauce for an easy family dish for four

Boil whole garlic cloves with your potatoes then mash together with lean skimmed milk, fresh basil and a hint of extra virgin olive oil

Use the extras from our summer bean stew as the base to make this dish with white fish in a herby topping, green olives and leftover green aïoli

Impress your friends with this interesting twist on a loved classic

Gordon Ramsay helps you to prepare a wonderfully chic poached salmon dinner dish

This quick pasta dish is so simple to prepare yet tastes so good – make sure your tomatoes are really ripe and full flavoured

A subtle and delicious combination - your guests will be left guessing what those familiar flavours are

Simple and ready in just 10 minutes

In this light and fragrant curry, the pork and tofu are surrounded by a delicate sauce with spring onions, ginger and chilli

This impressive starter is perfect for entertaining guests and can be made ahead for extra ease

Blend up raspberries and white balsamic vinegar to make the dressing for this fabulous summer salad of tomatoes, basil, goat's curd and pistachios

A great gluten-free alternative to pasta. Look out for wheat-free soba noodles too

Great as a dinner party starter and bursting with summer flavours

Herring flesh has a delicate flavour that works well with many fresh herbs, particularly basil

Fresh, zingy flavours at are the heart of this flavourful tofu dish with pineapple and sweet chilli

Gordon Ramsey adds a touch of the exotic with tropical fruits in this great mousse recipe