By Aaron Hutcherson The Washington Post,Updated July 16, 2024, 4:14 p.m.

How to use a bunch of basil and think beyond pesto Pesto is great, but basil can be used in a variety ways, including in sweet and savory dishes.

But there is so much more that basil can do if you give it a chance. Don’t put basil in a box. Here are some other ways to use the versatile herb this summer. With pasta.

July 30, 2023 at 6:00 am Updated July 30, 2023 at 6:00 am ...

Italian Genovese basil is peppery and fragrant and tastes especially good in pesto. While other pesto brands can stay out on the pantry shelf until opened, Kirkland's pick has to stay refrigerated ...

Let’s break it down. Fresh basil gives pesto its signature herby brightness and iconic green color as well as a subtle, peppery flavor. Garlic adds pungency.