Basil 25g

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Recpe for Basil

' Classic Dried Basil Marinara Sauce

Why It’s #1:
✅ Pantry-friendly – Uses shelf-stable dried herbs
✅ Better than jarred – Intensifies flavor over slow cooking
✅ Versatile base – Works for pasta, pizza, meatballs, or parmigiana

Ingredients (serves 4-6):

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 1 onion, finely diced

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 (28oz) cans San Marzano tomatoes (crushed by hand)

• 2 tsp dried basil (key ingredient)

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)

• 1 tbsp tomato paste (for umami)

• 1 tsp sugar (balances acidity)

• Salt & black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Sauté onion in oil until translucent (5 mins), add garlic until fragrant (30 sec).

2. Stir in tomato paste, cook 1 minute to caramelize.

3. Add tomatoes, dried basil, oregano, and spices. Simmer uncovered 30-45 mins, stirring occasionally.

4. Adjust seasoning – Add sugar/salt if needed.

Pro Tips:
🔹 Dried basil rule: Use 1/3 the amount of fresh (1 tsp dried ≈ 1 tbsp fresh)
🔹 Flavor boost: Add 1/2 tsp dried basil at the end for brighter notes
🔹 Freeze extras: Sauce keeps 3 months frozen

Other Top Dried Basil Recipes:

1. Garlic Bread Seasoning – Mixed with butter, garlic powder, and Parmesan

2. Italian Dressing – Whisk with oil, vinegar, and dried herbs

3. Meatloaf Glaze – Ketchup + dried basil + Worcestershire sauce

4. Pizza Seasoning – Combined with dried oregano and red pepper flakes

Fun Fact: Dried basil contains 3x more antioxidants than fresh per gram (Journal of Food Science). Its flavor profile changes when heated—developing more tea-like and minty notes compared to fresh basil’s brightness.