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Italian Herb Infused Olive Oil
Italian

Italian Herb Infused Olive Oil

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
5 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place basil, thyme, rosemary and oregano in a 12 ounce bottle. Using a funnel, pour oil into bottle. Cover tightly, and refrigerate unused portions. Use within 2 to 3 days.

By Carol

A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine
Italian

A Farewell to Basil Fettuccine

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
210 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Process basil leaves in a food processor until chopped very fine. Add 1 1/2 cups flour and pulse two or three times, or until combined. Mix in egg and oil. Add water until dough forms a ball shape. If dough seems dry, add a bit more water.
  2. 2 Wrap dough in a piece of plastic wrap which has been coated in a few drops of olive oil. Refrigerate for 2 hours.
  3. 3 Remove dough from the refrigerator and cut into 6 equal size portions. Run pasta though a pasta machine or roll with a rolling pin to desired thickness. Use additional flour to coat pasta while rolling. Once dough is desired thickness, run through the machine on the fettuccine setting to create noodles.
  4. 4 Allow pasta to dry for 1 hour prior to cooking.
  5. 5 Cook in a large pot of boiling water until al dente, 3 to 5 minutes depending on the thickness of the pasta.

By GYPSY-WITCH

Creamy Pesto Sauce
Italian

Creamy Pesto Sauce

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the basil leaves and cook until tender and bright green, 2 to 5 minutes. Drain basil, reserving 2 tablespoons of the basil water.
  2. 2 Blend basil, 2 tablespoons basil water, Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, olive oil, butter, and garlic in a blender until smooth and creamy.

By *DW*

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce
Italian

Sweet Basil Tomato Sauce

4.3

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine diced tomatoes, crushed tomatoes, onion, basil, and garlic in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until slightly reduced, about 30 minutes.

By Joy Andrews

Mango Bruschetta
Appetizer Italian

Mango Bruschetta

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
  2. 2 Arrange French bread slices in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Broil in the preheated oven 1 to 2 minutes per side, until lightly toasted. Remove from heat.
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix mango and fresh basil.
  4. 4 Top each bread slice with equal amounts of the mango and basil mixture. Sprinkle with Romano cheese, adjusting the amount to taste.
  5. 5 Return topped bread to broiler. Broil 2 to 3 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and lightly browned. Serve hot.

By Justin Aleo

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza
Dinner Italian

Cheesy-Crust Skillet Pizza

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese evenly into hot skillet; cook until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Arrange tomato slices, basil leaves, and fresh mozzarella slices on the melted cheese, leaving space for a "crust" to form; cook until top is bubbling and edges are browned, 2 to 3 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove skillet from heat and loosen pizza with a spatula. Gently slice pizza onto a cutting board; cool for 1 minute before slicing.

By themoodyfoodie

Garlic Butter Sauce
Pantry Italian

Garlic Butter Sauce

4.4

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a small saucepan.
  3. 3 Add garlic , and sauté until cooked and fragrant.
  4. 4 Add oregano and basil; stir until heated through.
  5. 5 Serve warm.

By Christine

Quick Garlic Breadsticks
Dinner Italian

Quick Garlic Breadsticks

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, and basil together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Place hot dog buns, cut-sides up, onto the prepared baking sheet. Spread margarine onto buns, then sprinkle Parmesan mixture over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes.

By Billie Miller

Fig and Ricotta Crostini
Appetizer Italian

Fig and Ricotta Crostini

4.5

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place the baguette slices on an ungreased, foil-lined baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake the bread in the preheated oven until the bottoms are brown, about 5 minutes; flip and bake until crisp, 5 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven.
  4. 4 Spread 1 tablespoon of ricotta on each slice of toasted bread. Place a few ribbons of basil on each, arrange a slice of fig on top, and drizzle the finished crostini with balsamic vinegar.

By Rachel Wolkofsky Pollack

Neapolitan Sauce
Italian

Neapolitan Sauce

Prep
15 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Score an "x" in the bottom of each tomato. place tomatoes in boiling water for a minute, carefully remove tomatoes and plunge into an ice bath. The tomato skin will peel off easily.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Working in several batches, place tomatoes in the boiling water for 1 minute. Carefully remove and plunge into an ice bath. Transfer to a work surface and remove skins.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until lightly browned and fragrant, about 45 seconds. Add tomatoes, crushing each one by hand. Add salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Cook, stirring every few minutes, until sauce starts to thicken, 20 to 25 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in fresh basil and remove from the heat. Serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Spaghetti Sauce with Cauliflower
Italian

Spaghetti Sauce with Cauliflower

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a large saucepan or soup pot, and cook the garlic, onion, and cauliflower, stirring occasionally, until the cauliflower is browned and tender, about 30 minutes. Pour in the basil, black pepper, and crushed tomatoes, and simmer until the sauce is thickened and the flavors have blended, about 30 more minutes.

By impellizzeri kitchen

Tomato Basil Salmon
Dinner Italian

Tomato Basil Salmon

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil; coat with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Place salmon fillets on foil; sprinkle with basil. Top with tomato slices, drizzle with olive oil, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until salmon opaque in center and Parmesan lightly browned, about 20 minutes.

By CHEDDAR97005

Basic Basil Pesto
Dinner Italian

Basic Basil Pesto

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook pine nuts in a dry skillet in a single layer over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Immediately transfer to a plate to stop the cooking process; cool, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine pine nuts, basil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in olive oil slowly, with the processor running on low speed, until mixture is smooth. Add Parmesan cheese; pulse until just combined.

By Tipsy Inspirations

Marinara Sauce
Italian

Marinara Sauce

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large non-stick skillet over low heat and saute garlic for about 2 minutes; be careful not to burn. Just as the garlic begins to turn brown, remove pan from heat. Allow pan to cool, and add tomatoes, wine, water, salt and sugar. Cook over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer, covered, about 20 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in basil.

By ELEANOR1052

The Best Pizza Sauce
Italian

The Best Pizza Sauce

Prep
5 min
Cook
35 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat and sprinkle with red pepper flakes. Add onions and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Season with oregano, basil, and parsley. Add Roma tomatoes, cover, and cook over medium-high heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium and continue to cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to low and cook until sauce has a thick consistency and the flavors are well blended, about 15 more minutes.

By Karla Harmer

Fresh Mozzarella Tortellini Skewers
Appetizer Italian

Fresh Mozzarella Tortellini Skewers

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil; stir in tortellini and return to a boil. Cook uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the tortellini float to the top and the filling is hot, about 3 minutes. Let cool completely.
  2. 2 If necessary, cut fresh mozzarella into 1-inch pieces. Thread Fresh Mozzarella, fresh basil leaves, tortellini and tomatoes onto skewers. Serve with prepared pesto as a dipping sauce.

By BelGioioso Cheese

Favorite Basil Tomato Soup
Lunch Italian

Favorite Basil Tomato Soup

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together tomatoes and chicken broth in a large saucepan; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook at a simmer until slightly reduced, about 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in basil and sugar; reduce heat to low and continue cooking until basil is wilted, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir cream into tomato mixture; add butter and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until butter is completely melted, 5 to 7 minutes more.

By JulieO