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Used in 14 recipes on Untrained Chef. Browse dishes featuring fresh basil, check nutrition facts per 100g, and see which ingredients pair well with it.

Recipes with fresh basil

Thai Panang Chicken Curry - asian, chicken recipe

Thai Panang Chicken Curry

40 min

Rich, creamy Thai curry that's become our go-to weeknight dinner. The coconut milk makes it silky smooth.

asianchickenspicy
Classic Spaghetti Bolognese - pasta, italian recipe

Classic Spaghetti Bolognese

2 hr 15 min

Rich, meaty sauce that simmers for hours — worth every minute. The kids clear their plates every time.

pastaitalianbeef
Pan-Fried Saithe with Risoni - fish, pasta recipe

Pan-Fried Saithe with Risoni

40 min

Mild, flaky saithe with pesto risoni and a warm tomato salad — a weeknight fish dinner the kids will actually eat.

fishpastadinner
Skrei with Tomato and Basil Sauce - fish, dinner recipe

Skrei with Tomato and Basil Sauce

40 min

February and March are peak season for fresh skrei — here it gets the southern European treatment with cherry tomatoes, garlic, and basil. Ready in 40 minutes and genuinely delicious.

fishdinnerquick
One Pot Chicken and Pasta - one-pot, chicken recipe

One Pot Chicken and Pasta

40 min

Everything goes in one pot — chicken, pasta, tomatoes, done. Big hit with kids and adults alike, and barely any washing up.

one-potchickenpasta
Barbie Pasta - pasta, vegetarian recipe

Barbie Pasta

1 hr

Shockingly pink and actually delicious. Roasted beets, feta, and garlic blended into a silky sauce — this TikTok pasta is worth the hype.

pastavegetarianeasy
Reindeer shavings with warm cabbage salad - norwegian, asian recipe

Reindeer shavings with warm cabbage salad

40 min

Norwegian reindeer with an Asian twist — the combo of ginger, chili, soy, and honey with the meat is surprisingly good.

norwegianasianmeat
Chicken Bruschetta - chicken, italian recipe

Chicken Bruschetta

40 min

Crispy toasted bread rubbed with garlic, piled with fresh tomato-avocado salad and served alongside juicy chicken thighs. Dinner in 40 minutes, no stress.

chickenitaliandinner
Chicken Nuggets with Green Potato Salad - chicken, crispy recipe

Chicken Nuggets with Green Potato Salad

30 min

Crispy homemade nuggets the whole family goes for — paired with a tangy green potato salad that actually makes it a proper dinner.

chickencrispyfamily dinner
Creamy Pasta Salad with Chicken - pasta, chicken recipe

Creamy Pasta Salad with Chicken

1 hr

Ready in under 30 minutes and perfect for the park or beach. The basil dressing is what makes it.

pastachickensalad
Baked Cod with Chorizo and Vegetables - fish, baked recipe

Baked Cod with Chorizo and Vegetables

1 hr 15 min

One pan, barely any effort — the potatoes soak up all the good stuff from the chorizo while the cod finishes on top. Weeknight winner.

fishbakedone-pot
Chicken Breast with Green Noodle Salad - chicken, healthy recipe

Chicken Breast with Green Noodle Salad

30 min

Veggie noodles made from zucchini and carrot, tossed with capers, lemon, and basil — quick weeknight dinner that actually feels fresh.

chickenhealthyquick
Salami and Cream Cheese Wrap - lunchbox, lunch recipe

Salami and Cream Cheese Wrap

40 min

Perfect lunchbox wrap — creamy cheese, salami, and fresh basil rolled up with a crunchy tomato-crouton salad on the side.

lunchboxlunchquick
Pollock with Carrots and Onion - fish, seafood recipe

Pollock with Carrots and Onion

40 min

Pollock is a proper weeknight hero — quick to cook, full of flavour, and the caper-butter carrots take it somewhere special.

fishseafoodweeknight