This homemade Spaghetti seasoning recipe is super quick and put together in under 5 minutes. If you are looking for the best seasoning for spaghetti, this is the one. It's made with natural herbs and spices, flavorful, and aromatic. Let me show you how to make spaghetti pasta seasoning that can be used for sauces, bolognese, soups, and more.
Spaghetti Seasoning Recipe
This spaghetti seasoning recipe is so good you will be using it for all your pasta seasoning, tomato soups, salads, and a lot more.
A good seasoning for spaghetti, this mix contains natural herbs and spices that pair well with pasta and give your dish maximum flavor.
Making your own spice blend, you know what is in it and can customize the amount of each ingredient to suit your taste. Feel like you prefer to have more black pepper for spice or rather cayenne? Feel free to adjust the quantity to suit your preference.
Unlike store brands like McCormick spaghetti seasoning packet, and others, homemade works out cheaper and save you money. You get more for your money and use ingredients you already have at home. No hidden salt, artificial coloring, or preservatives. You use a few simple ingredients to get the best spice mix.
Spaghetti spices and herbs used in this recipe include basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, onion, garlic, and pepper. They all come together to create an aromatic, flavorful, spice mix.
I have used a bit of black pepper in this recipe but if you want spicy spaghetti seasoning, add some pepper flakes or cayenne pepper.
This is similar to Italian seasoning but better and is one you should have in your spice rack. It is gluten free, vegetarian, vegan, and plant-based.
Related: Italian seasoning, Ground beef seasoning
Spaghetti Seasoning Ingredients
The detailed ingredient list, measurements, and directions are in the recipe card at the bottom of this post.
Parsley
Basil
Oregano
Rosemary
Paprika
Thyme
Black pepper
Onion granules
Garlic granules
How To Make Spaghetti Seasoning
Measure out parsley, basil, oregano, rosemary, paprika, thyme, onion granules, garlic granules, and black pepper into a clean dry bowl or spice jar.
Use one of the measuring spoons to mix till all the ingredients are well combined.
Pour the seasoning mix into a clean dry spice jar or an airtight container.
It can be used immediately or stored in the pantry for future use.
This recipe makes 6 tablespoons. Use it in tomato sauce for spaghetti, spaghetti bolognese, and any pasta dish.
How To Use
This is seasoning that can be used not just for all spaghetti dishes but can be used on any pasta dish and most dishes. It is an all-purpose mix for pasta soups, curries, sauces, bolognese, tomato stew, and more. Below are further suggestions of what to use on
Spaghetti and meatballs - Use a teaspoon in the spaghetti meatballs sauce and
Fried spaghetti- Works great with this recipe. You get flavorful stir-fried spaghetti at all times.
Creamy lemon pasta- A little goes a long way and will amp up the flavor of the dish.
Spaghetti sauce or bolognese
Spaghetti meat
Steak pasta - It will enhance the flavor of the dish.
Use in soups, stews, casseroles, and pasta bakes, You can also add it to sauces and dips for more flavor.
How To Store
After making it, transfer it to a dry spice container or a dry airtight container, and label it with dates and the name of the spice mix.
Store it away from direct sunlight. The best place to store it is in a cool dry place such as the kitchen cupboard or pantry.
It can be stored for up to 12 months however this will depend on the expiry date of the individual ingredients used. Go with the nearest expiry date to work out the expiry date of your mix.
Tips
- Ensure that all tools that will be used in making the spices are clean and properly dried before use. Wet tools can cause the seasoning to clump.
- Taste the seasoning and adjust the pepper to taste. You can also add more of the spice you want the flavor enhanced. After all, this is homemade and customizable.
- Use herbs and spices that have a long shelf life.
- If you don't like it textured, you can grind the seasoning to a smooth blend. Transfer the herbs and spices into a dry mill and give it a quick blend then you have a smooth mix.
- When seasoning spaghetti, don't pour the seasoning directly over a steaming pot as the steam can get into it and make it clump. Use a spoon to measure the quantity needed.
- Always store in a cool dry place.
- Anytime you want to use it, shake the spice container to remix the herbs and spices.
What herbs and spices are used in spaghetti?
Parsley, basil, oregano, onion, and black pepper, are some spices and herbs that pair well with spaghetti or any pasta dish. You can include your favorite herb or spice.
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Spaghetti Seasoning Recipe
Equipment
- Measuring spoons
- Spice jar or container
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Parsley
- 1.5 tablespoon Basil
- 1 tablespoon Oregano
- ½ tablespoon Rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Paprika
- 1 tablespoon Onion granules
- 1 tablespoon Garlic granules
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper or to taste
Instructions
- Measure out parsley, basil, oregano, paprika, onion granules, garlic granules, and black pepper into a clean dry bowl or spice jar.
- Use one of the measuring spoons to mix till all the ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the seasoning mix into a clean dry spice jar or an airtight container.
- It can be used immediately or stored in the pantry for future use.
- Use it in tomato sauce for spaghetti, bolognese, soups, and any spaghetti or pasta dish.
Notes
- Ensure that all tools that will be used in making the spices are clean and properly dried before use. Wet tools can cause the seasoning to clump.
- Taste the seasoning and adjust the pepper to taste. You can also add more of the spice you want the flavor enhanced. After all, this is homemade and customizable.
- Use herbs and spices that have a long shelf life.
- If you don't like it textured, you can grind the seasoning to a smooth blend. Transfer the herbs and spices into a dry mill and give it a quick blend then you have a smooth mix.
- When seasoning spaghetti, don't pour the seasoning directly over a steaming pot as the steam can get into it and make it clump. Use a spoon to measure the quantity needed.
- Always store in a cool dry place.
- Anytime you want to use it, shake the spice container to remix the herbs and spices.
Nutrition
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