Dried Basil
Dried basil — the sweet, slightly anise-forward herb that is the foundation of Italian cooking and the ingredient that makes a tomato sauce taste like it was made with intention. Best added toward the end of cooking to preserve its delicate flavor.
Fine Spice sources dried basil for its color and aroma as much as its flavor — the bright green color indicates freshness, and the fragrance when you open the jar tells you immediately whether it's worth using. This is the herb in Fine Spice Spicy Italian, added to bring the sweet herbal note that balances the heat and fennel.
Dried basil
All Fine Spice blends are made with minimal sea salt and no artificial ingredients, preservatives, or fillers. Small-batch, chef-developed, and formulated for flavor first.
HOW TO USE
Add to marinara or pizza sauce in the last 10 minutes of cooking — basil loses its delicate flavor with prolonged heat, so adding late preserves the sweet, herbal quality.
Use as the sweet herbal base in any Italian-inspired seasoning. Pairs naturally with oregano, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a blend that works on pasta, pizza, and vegetables.
Stir into olive oil for dipping or whisk into vinaigrettes. The basil rehydrates in the oil and adds a gentle herbal sweetness to any dressing or finishing oil.
PAIRS WELL WITH
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