My Spaghetti Seasoning is the perfect way to spice up your spaghetti dinner. Make this simple recipe in 5 minutes using 7 ingredients you already have in your kitchen. Not to mention, it’s so much better than store bought seasoning. I love to make a batch and have it on hand when I need it.
I love to have control of the ingredients in my families food. That includes what is in the seasoning blends. So I like to make my own. Two of my favorites are my garlic herb seasoning and fajita mix recipe
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Why this Spaghetti Seasoning Recipe is a Keeper
This homemade spice blend is a great seasoning to have because it elevates any sauce. Try adding this secret ingredient into your next batch of plain tomato sauce for easy and delicious spaghetti.
- Instant Flavor Boost: A well-balanced blend of herbs and spices instantly elevates your spaghetti sauce from bland to bursting with classic Italian-American flavor.
- Convenience & Time-Saving: Having a pre-mixed seasoning on hand saves you the time and effort of measuring out individual spices every time you make spaghetti meat sauce.
- Versatility Beyond Spaghetti: This blend of italian seasoning isn’t just for spaghetti! Recipes to use this spaghetti seasoning include pizza sauce, chili, soups, stews, meatballs, or even as a rub for meats.
- Customizable to Your Taste: You can easily adjust the ratios of the herbs and spices to create a blend that perfectly suits your family’s preferences. Anyone who loves spaghetti will love this seasoning.
- Cost-Effective: Elevate your pasta by buying spices in bulk and making your own blend is often more economical than purchasing pre-made sauce with added seasonings.
- Control Over Ingredients: You know exactly what’s going into your seasonings in spaghetti sauce, avoiding any unwanted additives, preservatives, or excessive salt. And it is ready to use.
How Much Easy Spaghetti Seasoning Should I Use to Make Spaghetti Sauce?
I like to use about a tablespoon in my spaghetti sauce to bring some extra flavor to my homemade spaghetti sauce but you can experiment and use the amount that your family enjoys.
Pro Tip to Make Spaghetti Seasoning
Bloom the Spices: Sautéing the dried seasoning in a little olive oil with your onions and garlic before adding the tomatoes helps to release their aromatic oils and intensifies their flavor.
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Ingredient Notes for this Easy Recipe and Variation Suggestions for the Best Spaghetti Seasoning
Similar to homemade Italian Seasoning, this easy spaghetti seasoning requires just a few ingredients already in your pantry. Easily customize this seasoning for spaghetti to fit your taste.
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- Red Pepper Flakes: Crushed red pepper is going to bring a little heat to your spaghetti sauce seasoning mix. Add some more flakes if you want your seasoning to have a little more kick.
- Garlic and Onion Powder: Make your own garlic and onion powder at home using a dehydrator.
- Sugar: A pinch of sugar can help balance the acidity of tomatoes in the pasta dish.
- Salt: Adjust to your taste preference. You might want to add it separately when making the sauce.
- Nutritional Yeast: Use nutritional yeast for a cheesy, umami flavor (especially useful in vegan sauces).
- Smoked Paprika: Adds a smoky depth to the sauce and is one of the best seasonings for spaghetti.
How to Make Homemade Spaghetti Seasoning Recipe
This recipe comes together in just 1 quick and easy step. I use this spaghetti seasoning every spaghetti night. It goes well with meat sauce like ground beef or Italian sausage.
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- Mix Spices: Add dried oregano, dried basil, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, minced onion and crushed red pepper flakes to a small bowl and stir to combine.
Prep Ahead Suggestions for this Homemade Spice Blend for Pasta Dishes
Preparing ahead of time can be the best way to go. Make homemade spaghetti sauce recipe in advance to be able to enjoy it whenever you make your favorite spaghetti recipe.
- Mix the Blend in Advance: The most significant prep ahead is creating the seasoning blend itself! Combine all the dried herbs and spices in an airtight container.
- Infused Oil (Optional): For an extra layer of flavor, you can gently heat some olive oil with a portion of your spaghetti seasoning blend. Let it cool completely, then strain out the solids. This infused oil can be used as a base for your sauce.
How to Store the Seasoning Blend and Use Leftover Easy Spaghetti Spice Blend
- Storing: Store easy homemade spaghetti sauce seasoning in an airtight container.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy this simple spaghetti seasoning in Slow Cooker Lazy Lasagna with Homemade Garlic Bread from Scratch.
Frequently Asked Questions About This Pasta Seasoning Recipe
If stored properly, the best spaghetti seasoning mix will last for up to 6 months in an airtight container or mason jar.
I like to add my homemade spice mix to the pasta sauce as soon as i put it in the pot. I let it all simmer together before adding it to make the best sauce.
If you’d like, stir in fresh herbs like basil or parsley just before serving for a burst of freshness to sauce for an extra flavor.
Expert Tips for Making Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix
- Double the Recipe: If you’re adding this seasoning blend to lots of pasta, you may want to double this easy recipe so that you have extra. Simple increase the ingredients proportionally.
- Simmer Low and Slow: Allowing your spaghetti sauce to simmer gently for at least 30 minutes (and ideally longer) helps the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Taste and Adjust: Seasoning is a personal preference. Taste your sauce throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasoning, salt, black pepper, dried rosemary and any other ingredients as needed.
- Don’t Forget Aromatics: Sautéing onions, garlic, and sometimes carrots and celery (mirepoix) forms a flavorful base for your sauce.
- Add a Touch of Fat: A drizzle of good quality olive oil or a small amount of butter can add richness and mouthfeel to your sauce.
- Consider a Bay Leaf: Simmering a bay leaf in your sauce adds a subtle depth of flavor. Remember to remove it before serving.
- Acid Balance: If your sauce tastes too acidic, a pinch of sugar or a tiny bit of baking soda can help to balance it out. Add a little at a time and taste to get the best spaghetti sauce.
- Bolognese Sauce: Use a pound of 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.
- Serve this Recipe With: Enjoy this basic spaghetti spice in Cheesy Baked Spaghetti, Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole or Spaghetti Squash.
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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.
Christina’s Notes
- Double the Recipe: If you’re adding this seasoning blend to lots of pasta, you may want to double this easy recipe so that you have extra. Simple increase the ingredients proportionally.
- Simmer Low and Slow: Allowing your spaghetti sauce to simmer gently for at least 30 minutes (and ideally longer) helps the flavors to meld and deepen.
- Taste and Adjust: Seasoning is a personal preference. Taste your sauce throughout the cooking process and adjust the seasoning, salt, black pepper, dried rosemary and any other ingredients as needed.
- Don’t Forget Aromatics: Sautéing onions, garlic, and sometimes carrots and celery (mirepoix) forms a flavorful base for your sauce.
- Add a Touch of Fat: A drizzle of good quality olive oil or a small amount of butter can add richness and mouthfeel to your sauce.
- Consider a Bay Leaf: Simmering a bay leaf in your sauce adds a subtle depth of flavor. Remember to remove it before serving.
- Acid Balance: If your sauce tastes too acidic, a pinch of sugar or a tiny bit of baking soda can help to balance it out. Add a little at a time and taste to get the best spaghetti sauce.
- Bolognese Sauce: Use a pound of 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.
- Serve this Recipe With: Enjoy this basic spaghetti spice in Cheesy Baked Spaghetti, Dump and Bake Meatball Casserole or Spaghetti Squash.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, scroll up on the page.
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!