sweet basil
Fragrant Italian herb
Sweet basil is the most common culinary variety of basil, widely used in Italian, Thai, and Mediterranean cooking.
The leaves are bright green with a distinctive aroma—peppery, slightly sweet, with hints of clove and anise.
It's the standard basil for pesto, caprese salad, and tomato dishes: Fresh sweet basil transforms a simple marinara.
- pestoUncooked green Italian sauce
- herbFlavorful or medicinal plant
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- aromatic leavesScented plant matter
- bruschettaGrilled bread with toppings
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