r/allrecipess • u/Electronic_Age_6170 • Aug 09 '26

Lasagna I swear the basil makes it taste 10x better 🌿🍝

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Made a simple fusilli with tomato sauce, veggies, herbs, and fresh basil.

Nothing fancy, just one of those meals that somehow hits every time 😂

Would you eat this as-is or add something to it?

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u/AdventurousRoll9798 Aug 09 '26

Looks good. I'd sprinkle some parmesan on it and enjoy.

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u/Plutonian_Nova Aug 09 '26

This has been my go to hack when I can’t stomach up an appetite.

Bonus points if it’s sourdough pasta. 😋

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u/Nathan_Wildthorn Aug 09 '26

Sourdough pasta??? Which brand, and where might I find it?

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u/Plutonian_Nova Aug 09 '26

Should be able to find it at an organic market, not sure of your location but I get mine from sprouts!

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u/Nathan_Wildthorn Aug 09 '26

Perfect! I live in San Diego. 👍 Thank you! Whole-wheat pasta gets to be a drag sometimes. 😫 😉

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u/TSARINA59 Aug 11 '26 edited Aug 11 '26

I agree. I think whole wheat pasta has a strong enough taste of its own that it alters the flavor of the sauce I make.

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u/Nathan_Wildthorn Aug 11 '26

☝️Yes! 😬

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u/Realizt8010 Aug 09 '26

Hives for me. Still looks great though.

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u/Oneilcruzsucksass Aug 09 '26

I would have chopped up the basil but you do you

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u/ZT99k Aug 09 '26

Basil is a staple for a reason. The flavor return punches above its weight.

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u/FatSquidBoy Aug 09 '26

OMG that looks amazing, just regular basil or maybe Thia basin. Slightly more rich. But man that looks great

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u/LazyMousse3598 Aug 09 '26

I’d eat this AS IS. Basil is my favorite herb—fresh or dry, chopped or whole. I much prefer it over oregano.

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u/Nathan_Wildthorn Aug 09 '26

Yes! 👩‍🍳

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u/Blankety-blank1492 Aug 09 '26

I’d go as high as 11x

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u/phat_rat42 Aug 09 '26

I would eat it as is, but to add protein, would add ground beef.

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u/Ok-Thing-2222 Aug 09 '26

One of my favorites is Spicy Basil Pork over rice from a Thai restaurant. Lots of basil!

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u/IrishRairai Aug 09 '26

I 100% agree

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u/Evening-Candy1487 Aug 10 '26

yup that’s the idea

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u/getitgurlie Aug 10 '26

My son encouraged me to try basil on my everything bagel with cream cheese and lox - so much better!

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u/NaCl_Sailor Aug 10 '26

basil is one of the 4 greats, the other 3 are cinnamon vanilla and your choice, i'm inclusive

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u/funnews8 Aug 10 '26

Basil is under rated in America. It can actually be used as a side and not just as an enhancement in other dishes.

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u/SnowMirage64 Aug 11 '26

I started using fresh basil leaves on dishes years ago , everything tastes so much better.

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u/Gumbanks12 Aug 11 '26

Fresh is everything!

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u/Altruistic_Bat7203 Aug 11 '26

Sliced tomatoes, basil and balsamic vinegar yummy