Spaghetti Seasoning will give you a jump start on making the perfect plate of spaghetti for your family. You can throw together this spice mix in under 5 minutes.
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Make this spaghetti seasonings mix and keep it on hand for whenever you want to add some extra to flavor to any pasta dish. This will quickly become a household staple!
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What We Love About This Recipe
- 5 Minute: Just throw it together.
- Shelf Stable: This alternative for McCormick spaghetti seasoning will stay fresh in airtight container for up to 6 months.
- Adaptable: Add or subtract any spice or herb you would like in this seasoning mix.
Ingredient Notes
- Oregano: For this recipe you will need dried oregano.
- Basil: Dried basil leaves is a must for this pasta seasoning, fresh basil will not work.
- Parsley: You will need dried parsley flakes for this recipe.
- Garlic Powder: Garlic powder or dried minced garlic cloves both work for this recipe, fresh garlic will not work.
- Minced Onions: You will need dried minced onion for this seasonings for spaghetti sauce.
- Red Pepper Flakes: If don’t like spice, you can leave out the crushed pepper flakes, but I highly recommend adding them.
Equipment Needed for Pasta Seasoning
- Measuring Spoons
- Small Bowl
- Airtight Container
How to Make Spaghetti Seasonings
These are the basic steps for making Spaghetti Seasoning. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions.
STEP 1: ASSEMBLE SEASONING
To make this spaghetti seasoning, combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix together. Then transfer to an airtight container or glass jar.
Prep and Storage Tips for Seasonings for Spaghetti
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
Spaghetti seasoning is to make ahead of time and keep on hand for whenever you want to add to finish any dish.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
This pasta seasoning should be sealed in airtight for up to 6 months. If you have an empty glass spice jar, you can reuse it to store it in. A ziploc bag will also work if you don’t have a jar to use.
Frequently Asked Questions about Seasonings for Spaghetti Sauce
This savory spaghetti seasoning pairs great with on top of pasta with butter or mix into marinara sauce.
If you do not have dried minced onion, you can also use onion powder as well.
This recipe can be doubled to keep on hand or halved for a few uses. Just proportionally increase or decrease ingredients.
This dry seasoning mix is made of dried basil, parsley, oregano, garlic powder, minced onion, and crushed red pepper flakes.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This a great recipe to make a double batch and to keep on hand, I promise if you even if you double this it will gone in no time.
- Spaghetti Squash: Use this recipe for seasoning spaghetti squash prior to cooking in the oven.
- Reuse Spice Jar: If you have any empty spice jars you can reuse it to store this spaghetti sauce seasoning in or a mini mason jar.
- Spicier Tomato Sauce: For extra spice add twice the amount of the red pepper flakes then the recipe calls for.
- Food Processor: To a finer ground italian seasoning mix, use a small food processor or coffee grinder. Grind basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, and onion together.
- Meat Sauce: Use this seasoning mix to make a Bolognese pasta sauce. Use ground meat, spice mixture, tomato puree, san marzano tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, black pepper and allow sauce cook for 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat to make a easy homemade spaghetti sauce better than the grocery store.
What to Serve with Spaghetti Seasoning
- Italian Sausage Pasta
- Chicken Cacciatore Pasta Skillet
- Slow Cooker Lasagna
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Spaghetti Seasoning
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon minced onion
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients to a small bowl and stir to combine.
- Transfer to an airtight container.
Expert Tips
- This Recipe Can be Doubled: This a great recipe to make in bulk and to keep on hand, I promise if you even if you double this it will gone in no time.
- Spaghetti Squash: Use this recipe for seasoning spaghetti squash prior to cooking in the oven.
- Reuse Spice Jar: If you have any empty spice jars you can reuse it to store this spaghetti sauce seasoning in.
- Spicier Tomato Sauce: For extra spice add twice the amount of the red pepper flakes then the recipe calls for.
- Food Processor: To a finer ground italian seasoning mix, use a small food processor or coffee grinder. Grind basil, parsley, oregano, red pepper flakes, garlic, and onion together.
- Meat Sauce: Use this seasoning mix to make a Bolognese pasta sauce. Use ground meat, spice mixture, tomato puree, san marzano tomatoes, tomato paste, olive oil, black pepper and allow sauce cook for 20-30 minutes over medium-low heat to make a easy homemade spaghetti sauce better than the grocery store.
Can I leave out the “crushed red pepper flakes” without affecting the flavour of the mix?
Not fans of “heat/spicy” things in my house 🙂
Of course, that is why I love to cook. You can make the recipe with the flavors that you like.
Thank you, I cannot wait to make this!
I have a question about storing it. You said it will last 6 mo. On the shelf. If stored in an airtight jar also, will it last longer in the freezer?
Yes it an air tight container on a shelf or cabinet it will last six months. Remember to check the dates on the ingredients that you are using to insure that they are still good. You can freeze if you are making a large batch.
How much do you use in your sauce. All of it.
Cindy it depends on the recipe that you are following to make your sauce. Replace this seasoning with the dry spices that they are calling for you your recipe.
Very Good recipe
Thanks
Pasta perfection! This gave us just right proportions for seasoning our favorite pasta sauce. Thanks for sharing the recipe!