Italian basil
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This is widely used throughout the Mediterranean region to make tomato sauces, pesto, and other dishes.
Also known as
- Sweet basil
Equivalents
1 tablespoon fresh = 1 teaspoon dried.
Substitutes
sweet Asian basil (Use twice as many leaves. Sweet Asian basil is more flavorful, and doesn't wilt as easily when cooked.) OR pesto (Basil is an important ingredient in most pestos.) OR oregano OR thyme OR tarragon OR summer savory OR equal parts parsley and celery leaves OR cilantro (This works well in pesto.) OR mint (especially in Thai dishes)
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