134 flavors that taste great with basil
..and 30 combinations to avoid.
We analyzed over 500,000 recipes to figure out which ingredients makes basil better. On average, recipes with basil received a 4.46⭐ review scores. However, in some combinations, review scores improved significantly. Like with olive oil. And sometimes worse. Like with ricotta cheese.
These are the most important combinations we found:
Stand out combinations
- olive oil
- mozzarella cheese
- honey
- kosher salt
- sugar
- white sugar
- brown sugar
- dijon mustard
- italian seasoned crumbs
- mayonnaise
- apple cider vinegar
- spaghetti sauce
- flaky sea salt
- peach
- italian style crumbs
- oyster sauce
- panko crumbs
- serrano chili
- dill pickles
- chili garlic sauce
- seasoned rice vinegar
- pimiento peppers
- mussels
- chili sauce
Improved by
- shallots
- grape tomato
- cherry tomato
- red wine vinegar
- yellow bell peppers
- orzo pasta
- toasted pine nuts
- corn
- baby arugula
- italian sausage
- capers
- crusty bread
- heavy whipping cream
- pizza sauce
- scallops
- pizza dough
- blue cheese
- gorgonzola cheese
- baguette
- heirloom tomato
- sea scallops
- burrata cheese
- ditalini
- orecchiette pasta
- iceberg lettuce
- japanese eggplants
- sriracha
- pork tenderloin
- genoa salami
- chicken cutlets
- beefsteak tomato
- avocado oil
- basil pesto
- hemp seeds
- oranges
- sambal oelek
- bibb lettuce
- thai green curry paste
- farro
- red cherry tomato
Improves
High potential
- ricotta cheese
- water
- onion
- fusilli
- skim ricotta cheese
- crumbs
- rotini pasta
- parmesan
- turkey breast
- garlic powder
- green onions
- romano cheese
- onion powder
- canola oil
- pasta sauce
- heavy cream
- red chili flakes
- cucumber
- sesame oil
- italian seasoning
- jasmine rice
- chives
- lasagna noodles
- chili paste
- salted butter
- coconut sugar
- beans
- cod
- peanut oil
- seasoned crumbs
- dill weed
- arugula
- rice vinegar
- romaine lettuce
- buttermilk
- maple syrup
- saffron
- grapes
- sherry vinegar
- chili
- bucatini pasta
- sourdough bread
- italian cheese
- celery seeds
- puff pastry
- sweet paprika
- coconut cream
- chili peppers
- grapefruit
- figs
Spoiled by
- brown lentils
- okra
- spaghettini
- anise
- cornmeal
- cavatappi
- butternut squash
- broth
- basmati
- pork shoulder
- lump crab
- white rice
- peas
- green peppers
- couscous
- egg whites
- rigatoni pasta
- broccoli
- white beans
- cheese tortellini
- cauliflower
- potatoes
- white wine vinegar
- nutmeg
- vegetable broth
- fettuccine pasta
- penne pasta
- flour
- mushrooms
- chicken breast
Common combinations
- oregano
- flat leaf parsley
- thyme
- carrots
- zucchini
- tomato paste
- red onion
- red bell peppers
- balsamic vinegar
- celery
- sea salt
- white wine
- yellow onion
- lime juice
- bay leaf
- red chili peppers
- feta cheese
- vegetable oil
- ginger
- spinach
- rosemary
- cayenne
- cilantro
- soy sauce
- lemon zest
- shrimp
- sundried tomato
- eggplant
- spaghetti
- pasta
- mint
- jalapeño peppers
- green bell peppers
- plum tomato
- chicken stock
- marinara sauce
- pecorino cheese
- bacon
- baby spinach
- red wine
- paprika
- avocado
- cumin
- fish sauce
- worcestershire sauce
- pine nuts
- chicken
- asparagus
- green beans
- kalamata olives
- chickpeas
- roma tomato
- fennel seeds
- goat cheese
- sour cream
- cream cheese
- linguine
- dill
- black olives
- cannellini beans
- chili powder
- anchovy filets
- prosciutto
- smoked paprika
- cheddar cheese
- marjoram
- skim mozzarella cheese
- bell peppers
- ground pork
- ground turkey
- provolone cheese
- almonds
- sage
- walnuts
- cornflour
- artichoke hearts
- san marzano tomato
- beef broth
- kale
- sweet onion
- oil
- white onion
- quinoa
- tuna
- fontina cheese
- garlic salt
- orange juice
- granulated sugar
- white peppers
- yellow squash
- crimini mushrooms
- leeks
- cherries
- corn kernels
- pancetta
- rice
- greek yogurt
- salmon
- vegetable stock
- pepperoni
- ciabatta
- fennel
- italian tomato
- tarragon
- cream
- cottage cheese
- green olives
- angel hair pasta
- active yeast
- ziti
- egg yolk
- turmeric
- mango
- cinnamon
- pesto
- kidney beans
- ground chicken
- hot pepper sauce
- sirloin steak
- portobello mushrooms
- farfalle
- tamari
- tofu
- rice noodles
- pasta shells
- sweet potatoes
- chicken thighs
- hot sauce
- macaroni
- mustard
- summer squash
- seeds
- cheese
- asiago cheese
- ketchup
- spaghetti squash
- olives
- arborio rice
- red potatoes
- no boil lasagna noodles
- bread
- tahini
- lentils
- brown rice
- cabbage
- lime zest
- peanut butter
- yogurt
- lemongrass
- orange bell peppers
- panko
- shiitake mushrooms
- sesame seeds
- beef stock
- chuck roast
- lettuce
- button mushrooms
- italian bread
- grape seed oil
- black beans
- baking powder
- fire roasted tomato
- pistachios
- cider vinegar
- gruyère cheese
- yellow summer squash
- herbs
- russet potatoes
- vodka
- toasted sesame seeds
- rice wine vinegar
- pepperoncini peppers
- cashew nuts
- mascarpone cheese
- radish
- beef bouillon
- halibut
- shaved parmesan
- raw cashew nuts
- thai red curry paste
- chicken bouillon
- strawberry
- tomato in juice
- boiled egg
- spanish onion
- ricotta salata cheese
- white balsamic vinegar
- celery salt
- beef
- veal
- bowtie pasta
- pork chops
- parmesan rind
- tomato juice
- pita bread
- red curry paste
- curry powder
- crème fraîche
- red chili
- white bread
- monterey jack cheese
- cilantro seeds
- clams
- ham
- hamburger buns
- cajun seasoning
- salami
- orange zest
- vermicelli
- buffalo mozzarella
- champagne vinegar
- turkey
- pork
- watermelon
- lemon peel
- great northern beans
- flank steak
- clam juice
- bread flour
- lobster
- potato gnocchi
- petite tomato
- baby potatoes
- smoked mozzarella cheese
- neutral oil
- pineapple
- sherry
- sausage
- brie cheese
- radicchio
- new potatoes
- cheese ravioli
- red tomato
- allspice
- wheat flour
- swiss cheese
- polenta
- italian crumbs
- seasoning salt
- chipotle peppers
- instant yeast
- herbes de provence
- marinated artichokes
- lemon peppers
- baby carrots
- adobo
- sweet corn
- low moisture mozzarella cheese
- raw shrimp
- vidalia onion
- baking soda
- green chili peppers
- snow peas
- egg noodles
- watercress
- beef stew meat
- thai chili
- vinegar
- niçoise olives
- sugar snap peas
- naan
- vine tomato
- pork loin
- beef tenderloin
- gnocchi
- swiss chard
- beer
- lamb
- marsala wine
- butter lettuce
- seasoned salt
- red kidney beans
- granulated garlic
- andouille sausage
- green peas
- meatballs
- sweet red bell peppers
- raisins
- steamed rice
- red cabbage
- marinara
- israeli couscous
- white mushrooms
- barbecue sauce
- beef chuck roast
- evaporated milk
- shell pasta
- yeast
- fingerling potatoes
- red lentils
- salad greens
- green cabbage
- poblano peppers
- escarole
- pappardelle pasta
- balsamic glaze
- stock
- shelled edamame
- almond flour
- passata
- bocconcini
- green lentils
- green chili
- brussel sprouts
- baby bok choy
- horseradish
- semolina flour
- wheat
- baby kale
- pecans
- halloumi cheese
- vermouth
- cranberry
- rubbed sage
- swordfish steaks
- parsnips
- aged balsamic vinegar
- wonton wrappers
- smoked salmon
- coconut
- chorizo
- navy beans
- habanero
- hoisin sauce
- chicken sausage
- yellow cherry tomato
- skirt steak
- fish
- tortilla
- flour tortillas
- artichokes
- wheat bread
- rolled oats
- porcini mushrooms
- pearl barley
- pinto beans
- crackers
- lasagna
- ice
- creole seasoning
- sweet chili sauce
- peppers
- butter beans
- plums
- blueberry
- gouda cheese
- almond milk
- croutons
- red snapper
- mung bean
- beets
- mustard powder
- ghee
- white cheddar cheese
- rotisserie chicken
- skin
- kielbasa
- quick polenta
- pizza crust
- baby bella mushrooms
- unseasoned rice vinegar
- napa cabbage
- hoagie rolls
- capellini pasta
- sunflower seeds
- chili oil
- sweet yellow onion
- fish stock
- aleppo peppers
- brioche
- silken tofu
- alfredo sauce
- ramen noodles
- cantaloupe
- wheat penne pasta
- clarified butter
- agave
- nectarines
- noodles
- strained tomato
- green curry paste
- tagliatelle pasta
- instant polenta
- lima beans
- chicken wings
- raw pine nuts
- pasta water
- baby red potatoes
- bulgur
- bamboo shoots
- palm sugar
- boston lettuce
- italian dressing
- pumpkin
- pesto sauce
- hot chili flakes
- quick oats
- pearl couscous
- ground meat
- reserved pasta water
- mirin
- tapioca
- baking potatoes
- soba noodles
- arrowroot
- rice wine
- belgian endive
- raspberry
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Remember this is how people score them online. A bad combination might not be a bad combination. It might be hard to cook or people make poor substitutions. If you think it makes sense to use something, just pay extra attention.
Here are some great recipes we found with basil:
Italian Artichoke Tomato and Pasta Salad
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.7/10
Baked Italian Herb and Parmesan Meatballs
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Zucchini and Walnut Arugula Salad with Basil Vinaigrette
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Baked Rigatoni Fra Diavolo with Sausage and Zucchini
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Lemon Butter Sauce
barefeetinthekitchen.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.6/10
Mozzarella Stuffed Meatballs and Spaghetti Squash Marinara
bakerbynature.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.4/10
Creamy Sun-dried Tomato Pesto Pasta with Parmesan Chicken
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.2/10
Low Fat Turkey, Spinach & Ricotta Cannelloni with a Creamy Tomato Sauce
cafedelites.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Slow Cooker Bolognese (GF, DF, Egg, Soy, Peanut/Tree nut, Top 8 Free)
allergyawesomeness.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Sheet Pan Thai Peanut Coconut Chicken with Pineapple
carlsbadcravings.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6.1/10
Cheesy Chicken and Roasted Tomato Mozzarella Pasta Bake
cafedelites.com
Review: 5/5 Dish Dragon Score: 6/10
Strawberry Basil Goat Cheese Spread with Walnuts
aggieskitchen.com
Review: 4.46/5 Dish Dragon Score: 3.4/10
