Basil 40g

Recipes & Uses

Why Keep Dried Basil in the Pantry?

One of the most versatile everyday herbs
Basil works across sauces, soups, vegetables, chicken, fish, eggs, pasta and much more.

A larger pack for regular cooks
If basil is something you reach for often, the 40g size gives you more on hand for everyday meals.

No washing or chopping required
Simply crumble the dried leaves between your fingers and add them directly to your cooking.

Perfect with tomato
Basil and tomato are a classic pairing for pasta sauces, pizza, soups, casseroles and baked dishes.

Always ready when fresh basil isn't
Fresh basil is wonderful, but it doesn't always last long in the fridge. Dried basil gives you a convenient pantry option whenever you need it.

What Does Dried Basil Taste Like?

Dried basil is aromatic, gently sweet, herbaceous and slightly peppery.

Its flavour is different from fresh basil.

Fresh basil tends to be brighter and more delicate, while dried basil develops a deeper herbal character that works particularly well in dishes where it has time to cook into the other ingredients.

That makes dried basil especially useful for:

Tomato sauces.
Soups.
Stews.
Pizza sauces.
Casseroles.
Roasted vegetables.

How to Use Dried Basil

Tomato Pasta Sauce

Cook onion and garlic in olive oil, then add tomatoes and Dried Basil.

Allow everything to simmer together so the basil can soften and infuse the sauce.

Pizza

Stir basil directly into your pizza sauce or sprinkle a little over the toppings before baking.

Chicken

Combine with olive oil, lemon, garlic, salt and pepper for an easy chicken marinade.

Roast Vegetables

Sprinkle over zucchini, eggplant, capsicum, tomatoes, potatoes or mixed vegetables before roasting.

Soups

Add to tomato soup, minestrone, vegetable soup or bean-based soups.

Fish

Combine with lemon, garlic and olive oil and use to season fish before baking or grilling.

Fresh Basil or Dried Basil?

You don't necessarily have to choose one over the other.

They simply work differently.

Use fresh basil when you want a bright herbal finish — particularly in salads, fresh pasta or dishes where the basil is added just before serving.

Use dried basil when you want the herb to cook into the dish and become part of the overall flavour.

Dried basil also has one major practical advantage:

It's sitting in the pantry whenever you need it.

No last-minute supermarket trip.
No leftover bunch wilting in the fridge.
No chopping required.

Get More from Your Dried Basil

Before adding the basil, gently rub or crumble the leaves between your fingers.

This helps release more of their aroma.

In long-cooked dishes such as tomato sauces, soups and stews, add some earlier in the cooking process so the flavour has time to develop.

You can then add a little more towards the end if you want a stronger herbal finish.

Try It This Way

For a quick Mediterranean-style tray bake, combine:

Chicken thighs
Potatoes
Cherry tomatoes
Zucchini
Garlic
Olive oil
Dried Basil
Salt and black pepper

Toss everything together and roast until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are golden.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon.

One herb, one tray and very little preparation.

Beyond Pasta & Pizza

Once you've opened the pack, try Dried Basil in:

• Tomato sauce
• Pizza
• Lasagne
• Pasta bakes
• Minestrone
• Tomato soup
• Chicken marinades
• Roast chicken
• Fish
• Meatballs
• Garlic bread
• Roast vegetables
• Omelettes
• Frittatas
• Quiche
• Salad dressings
• Herb butter
• Beans and lentils
• Mediterranean-style tray bakes

Basil earns its place in the pantry because you don't need to plan a special meal around it — it simply fits into the way people cook every day.

Storage

Store Dried Basil in an airtight container in a cool, dark and dry place to help protect its colour, aroma and flavour.