Homemade Spaghetti Seasoning Mix

This simple homemade Spaghetti Seasoning Mix uses ingredients you properly already have to elevate a variety of dishes included pasta dishes, pizza bases and more. 

Homemade Spaghetti Seasoning Mix

This spaghetti seasoning mix contains a delicious mix of herbs and spices that will elevate your meals in a flash. This recipe makes approximately ½ cup of seasoning mix, though it can be doubled or tripled as desired.

Using Homemade Spaghetti Seasoning Mix

This mix can be used:

• To flavour soups
• As a sauce on pizzas
• In homemade sauces and gravies
• In spaghetti, pasta, lasagna and meatball dishes
• On open toast, bruschetta and garlic bread
• As a seasoning sprinkled over grilled vegetables, chicken, shrimp and lamb 

Seasoning Mix Variations

• Instead of the Italian seasoning, you can add  2 TBSP dried oregano, 2 tsp dried rosemary and 1 tsp dried thyme.
• Instead of paprika, try red pepper flakes.
• For those who enjoy fennel, try adding a pinch of ground fennel or fennel seeds to the mix.

Notes 

• It is best not to add salt to this seasoning as the dish that you use this in may already have enough salt and you don’t want it to be too salty.
• If you are using herbs and spices with lumps or larger pieces in them, you could pop this mix into a food processor or spice grinder to grind it down until it reaches your desired consistency. 
• Make sure to use a clean, dry spoon when using the blend.

Storing Spaghetti Seasoning Blend

Once the herbs and spices have been mixed together, store in a clean, airtight container at room temperature for up to three months. It will store for longer periods of time, though the potency will begin to decrease. This blend can be stored in the freezer for up to six months. 

Making Seasoning Mix

To make ½ cup of this spaghetti seasoning blend, you will need:

• 3 TBSP Italian seasoning
• 2 TBSP Dried Basil
• 1 TBSP Garlic Powder
• 1 TBSP Onion Powder
• 1 TBSP Cornflour / Cornstarch
• 1 – 2 tsp Black pepper
• 2 tsp Paprika

Add all the herbs and spices to a bowl and mix together.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Always shake the container to mix the herbs before using.

To make spaghetti sauce:

• Add two cups of water
• 1 x 6 ounce can tomato paste
• ¼ cup of the spaghetti seasoning mix

to a saucepan.

Bring the mixture to the boil over medium heat and simmer, stirring often, until it has thickened to your desired consistency.

This homemade spaghetti sauce can be made in advanced and store either in the fridge for 3 to 4 days, or in the freezer for up to six months. Before freezing, allow the mixture to cool completely. Store flat, in a freezer bag. To use, simply place the frozen sauce in a pot and reheat.

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