Basil is one of the most popular herbs used in cooking today. Famous for its delicious aroma and warm peppery flavour, it is typically enjoyed with Italian and Mediterranean cooking: it is the natural companion to tomatoes and essential in Italian cooking.

Deliciously versatile, basil can be used to flavour a variety of foods including soups, salads, sauces, main meals and desserts.

In herbalism, basil is known for its relaxant and digestive properties.

Foil Fresh seal for extra flavour

Usage

Basil is a fantastic store cupboard essential. It is great for vegetables including aubergines, carrots, spinach, courgettes and is delightful with salads and pasta.

• Stir into chopped fresh tomatoes with a dash of olive oil for a delicious bruschetta topping.
• Sprinkle over pizzas, roasted vegetables or tomato soup.
• Add to tomato sauces for pasta.
• Mix with olive oil, tomato purée and garlic to make a salad dressing.
• Bake whole baby courgettes in olive oil, chopped tomato and Basil.
• Add to a light creamy sauce to pour over salmon.

Ingredients

Basil

Suitable for vegetarians

Recipes using Basil