Very tasty when matched with garlic. Basil’s aromatic leaves go perfectly with all types of salads, tomato-based dishes, eggplant and zucchini, as well as with eggs, mushrooms and poultry.
Basil can be used raw or cooked in many dishes and matches well with chicken or turkey, pasta and seafood. This herb is indispensable in Italian cooking as one of the best spaghetti sauces, Genovese pesto, is made with basil and pinenuts.