Description
Elevate your homemade pasta sauces with this aromatic Pasta Sauce Seasoning blend! Made with dried onion, garlic, basil, oregano, parsley, and a hint of red pepper flakes, this versatile mix brings authentic Italian flavor to marinara, bolognese, or pizza sauce. Gluten-free, vegan, and ready in 5 minutes — keep a jar in your pantry to transform canned tomatoes into a gourmet sauce in seconds.
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried onion flakes
- ½ cup garlic powder
- ½ cup dried basil
- ¼ cup dried oregano
- ¼ cup dried parsley
- 2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional for heat)
- 2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp sugar
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients: dried onion flakes, garlic powder, dried basil, dried oregano, dried parsley, dried thyme, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), salt, black pepper, and sugar.
- Stir or whisk thoroughly until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the seasoning blend to an airtight jar or container.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
- To use: add 1-2 tablespoons of seasoning per 24-ounce jar of crushed tomatoes or your favorite sauce base. Simmer for 10-15 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
Tips: Toast the dried herbs in a dry skillet for 1 minute before mixing for extra depth. Adjust salt and red pepper flakes to taste. Substitutions: Use dried chives instead of onion flakes. Add 1 tbsp dried marjoram or rosemary for variation. Storage: Keeps in an airtight container for up to 6 months. Shake or stir before each use.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: B
- Method: Mix
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 teaspoon
- Calories: 8
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 0.2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1.8g
- Fiber: 0.6g
- Protein: 0.4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pasta seasoning, Italian seasoning, homemade spice blend, sauce seasoning