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3 Bold Italian Basil Recipes You'll Want to Make Every Single Week

If you’re craving vibrant Italian flavors, these bold basil recipes are just what you need. From garden-fresh pastas to creamy plant-based dinners, you’ll find something here you’ll want to put on repeat. Get ready—your weeknight dinners are about to get a delicious upgrade.

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Updated on Thu, 07 May 2026
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Garden Veggie Pasta with Fresh Basil

Garden Veggie Pasta with Fresh Basil
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Bursting with zucchini, squash, tomatoes, and loads of basil, this colorful summer pasta makes an easy vegetarian dinner that's as fresh as it gets.

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Lazy Girl’s Garlic-Basil Pasta

Vibrant photo of Lazy-Girl Pasta, showcasing halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil on top.
Vibrant photo of Lazy-Girl Pasta, showcasing halved cherry tomatoes and fresh basil on top. | smartyskitchen.com

“Best quick dinner ever! The sweet cherry tomatoes and loads of basil made it taste restaurant-worthy with barely any effort.” —Lydia M.

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Creamy Tomato Basil Lentils

This Creamy Tomato Basil Lentil Bolognese showcases a creamy, red sauce with visible fresh basil leaves.
This Creamy Tomato Basil Lentil Bolognese showcases a creamy, red sauce with visible fresh basil leaves. | smartyskitchen.com

Hearty lentils cooked in a creamy tomato-basil sauce give this vegan bowl cozy richness and tons of flavor—protein-packed and totally satisfying.

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