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 easy tomato and basil pasta sauce. It's also goes well with meat or fish, as well as a pizza topping.

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

Roast a chicken, then transform it into this speedy weeknight pasta dish with the help of spinach, basil, garlic and crème fraîche

Find mortadella for this sandwich stunner in delis or some supermarkets – it’s a luncheon meat made of ground cured pork, often studded with pistachios

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

Try chicken for a lighter take on meatballs. With lemon and basil flavours, they would work well in a meatball sub. You could also use turkey mince if you prefer

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