Has your basil sprouted yet?
Has your basil sprouted yet? If it's been warm, months you want to make sure your basil gets enough water, check the below for more caring tips.
This week Rustie Lee is going to show you the first basil recipe you can enjoy. Basil is so fragrant, it’s an easy way to add flavour to any dish and WOW a crowd!
Speedy Tomato and Basil Pasta
500g pasta (consider 80g to 100gr per person)
1 garlic clove
1 onion
Balsamic vinegar
Handful of cherry tomatoes (or any other tomatoes)
Any other veg that needs using up
Around 6 sundried tomatoes roughly chopped + some of the oil
25g fresh basil
Salt and pepper
Optional: cheese
METHOD
Fry the onion and garlic using the oil from the sundried tomatoes for 5 minutes in a deep frying-pan or saucepan.
Add in the cherry tomatoes, any other veg you might be using and a splash of balsamic vinegar. Cook down for a few minutes then add the chopped sundried tomatoes.
Cook the pasta in boiling water according to the packet instructions.
Drain the pasta and add to the sauce, season with salt and pepper, stir in the basil and finish with a small grating of cheese.
Why not make a big batch and invite some friends over? Or share leftovers with your neighbours. Send us a photo of you and your pals enjoying your home cooked meal by email or WhatsApp it to our number (074 467 210 36).
Enjoy your freshly made pasta!
Basil Caring tips
- Basil likes to grow in bright, warm conditions so find the warmest place in your house to set it down. The kitchen or living room windowsill might seem like a good place.
- Always water with care, ideally before midday, and avoid splashing the leaves.
- Use the finger test to see if you the soil is dry.
- Basil hates having wet roots overnight, so aim to water plants in the morning if possible. This should help prevent botrytis (powdery mould).
Troubleshoot with fellow Green Challengers via our Facebook Group and keep us updated on how your basil is doing.
Get into the cooking mood by tuning into Great British Menu on Together TV. Check our TV guide for times and find us on Freeview 82, Sky 170, Virgin Media 269 and Freesat 164.
