Spaghetti Seasoning is one of my favorite shortcuts when I want to make a homemade pasta sauce without all the fuss. Just a few pantry staples combined together, and you’ll have the most wonderful seasoning blend ready to go whenever you need it.
What makes this seasoning truly special is how the fresh parsley and garlic powder work together to give you that authentic Italian flavor, while the cornstarch helps thicken your sauce beautifully without any lumps. Those sautéed onions and peppers mixed right into the blend give it such wonderful depth and character.
I love keeping a jar of this on hand so my grandchildren can help me make spaghetti dinner on busy weeknights. There’s something so satisfying about stirring this homemade seasoning into a pot of sauce and watching their faces light up at the table.
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Spaghetti Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1.5 teaspoon Onions
- 1.5 teaspoon Parsley
- 1.5 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Peppers
- 0.75 teaspoon Salt
- 0.125 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Basil
- 0.5 teaspoon Sugar
- 0.25 teaspoon Oregano
Instructions
- Combine ingredients.
- Store in an airtight container.
