Basil recipes

Use basil pesto and crème fraîche for the sauce in this Italian-inspired casserole with greens and new potatoes

Reader Rachel May shares her speedy recipe for silky pasta with greens, zesty lemon, basil and cream cheese

Top some puff pastry with cherry tomatoes, peppers and halloumi to make an easy family lunch or supper. Scatter over some basil leaves to serve

Serve up a simple healthy side of slow-cooked vegetables with basil, garlic and Parmesan cheese

Fresh basil sauce and cherry tomatoes give this healthy dish a beautiful colour - it's also full of fibre and vitamin C

Crisp courgette flowers stuffed with mozzarella - a seasonal summer favourite!

This midweek stir-fry is packed with goodness from the crunchy veggies. It's flavoured with lime, Thai basil and ginger

Don't slave over a hot stove – our no-fuss Thai chicken curry is quick to prepare, then let your slow cooker do the work. Serve with rice and Thai basil

Warm up your week with this nourishing healthy vegetable soup that's packed with veggies and pasta, and easy to freeze ahead

Enjoy this super-healthy traditional ratatouille recipe for lunch or dinner, safe in the knowledge that it counts as four of your five-a-day

Even a novice cook can master the art of perfect pizza with our step-by-step guide. This homemade pizza recipe features a simple pizza dough and toppings.

Make our gluten-free version of a classic pizza. The base is easy, spread over rich homemade tomato sauce, then finish with buffalo mozzarella and fresh basil

Enjoy this veggie pesto pasta salad with cucumber, peas, cherry tomatoes and basil for an easy family meal. It's great for a packed lunch or summery picnic

Enjoy this easy veggie traybake with halloumi, roasted veg and chickpeas as a nutritious family dinner. Full of colour, it packs in four of your 5-a-day

A light and healthy fish supper with homemade basil pesto, fresh tomatoes and a hint of chilli – ready in under half an hour

A simple, budget pasta dish with a touch of chilli, squeeze of lemon and fresh basil. Add a drizzle of oil and sprinkling of feta cheese to serve

Forget ordering takeaway and make your own Thai red chicken curry at home. This classic dish takes just 15 minutes to prep and it's bursting with flavour.

Try this comforting all-in-one pesto chicken dish with roasted vine tomatoes – chicken breasts are stuffed with a creamy pesto sauce and topped with breadcrumbs.

Try this healthy potato salad at a barbecue for a different take on a classic summer salad. This delicious recipe instead features basil, parsley and garlic

A simple one-pan pasta dish with bacon, mushrooms and pesto - ready in under 30 minutes

Bring the flavours of Italy to your kitchen with gnocchi for dinner. Made with a delicious tomato, basil and aubergine sauce, it's a tasty midweek meal

Layer up pasta with sundried tomato pesto, salami, olives, plum tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil in this clever lunchbox mix

This budget-friendly supper combines two favourites in one dish. Top your jacket spuds with cheese, tomato, pepperoni and basil

Smarten up sausages and sneak in a few vital veggies too with this comforting midweek meal