This homemade herb and spice mix is the secret weapon for turning plain spaghetti into a restaurant-quality meal. By blending dried oregano, celery leaves, onion powder, garlic salt, and a touch of sugar, you create a savory, aromatic powder that infuses your sauce with depth. It’s incredibly easy to make and stores beautifully at room temperature for months. Use it to enhance tomato-based sauces, sprinkle over baked pasta, or mix into marinara for an instant flavor boost. This vegetarian-friendly condiment is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.
Spaghetti Herb & Spice Mix
Description
This homemade herb and spice mix is the secret weapon for turning plain spaghetti into a restaurant-quality meal. By blending dried oregano, celery leaves, onion powder, garlic salt, and a touch of sugar, you create a savory, aromatic powder that infuses your sauce with depth. It&# 226;ÂÂs incredibly easy to make and stores beautifully at room temperature for months. Use it to enhance tomato-based sauces, sprinkle over baked pasta, or mix into marinara for an instant flavor boost. This vegetarian-friendly condiment is perfect for weeknight dinners when you want maximum flavor with minimal effort.Ingredients
Directions
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Add the dehydrated celery leaves, dry oregano, onion powder, garlic salt, sugar, seasoned salt, and black pepper to a blender or spice grinder.
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Blend on high speed for approximately 2 minutes until the ingredients are finely ground and well-combined into a uniform powder.
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Add the dry minced onion to the blender.
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Pulse the blender just a few seconds to incorporate the minced onion without over-processing it into a fine dust.
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Transfer the finished herb and spice mix to an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 1
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 72.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 7.6g12%
- Saturated Fat 4.7g24%
- Cholesterol 23.4mg8%
- Sodium 1.9mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 0.5g1%
- Dietary Fiber 0.0g0%
- Sugars 0.5g
- Protein 0.4g1%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Storage: Store the mix in an airtight container at room temperature away from direct sunlight. It will remain fresh for up to 3 months.
Usage: To make a quick sauce, combine 2 tablespoons of this herb mix with 1/2 cup tomato paste, 1/2 cup water, and 2 tablespoons of margarine or butter. Heat in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until piping hot. Toss with 8 ounces of cooked spaghetti.
Substitutions: If you do not have dehydrated celery leaves, you can substitute with an additional teaspoon of dried parsley or a pinch of celery seed.
Tip: For a lower sodium version, reduce the seasoned salt and garlic salt by half and increase the black pepper or onion powder slightly for flavor depth.
