Italian Basil is part of the Lamiaceae Family, more commonly known as Mint. It is also one of the essential and primary ingredients in Pesto – using this herb will ensure that your Italian cooking tastes just like your Nonna made it. Go on, use sweet basil, and make your famiglia proud!
ITALIAN BASIL – HOW TO RECOGNIZE IT?
Ciao! Traditionally, only two types of Basil is prevalent when it comes to cooking Italian Style. Both varietals are classified as being a type of sweet basil, but there are notable differences.
