Pasta sauce seasoning mix

Pasta sauce seasoning is a dry seasoning blend perfect for adding to tomato sauces, either homemade or ready made. It can be used in dishes such as lasagne, spaghetti bolognaise, cheese and spinach cannelloni or to serve with ravioli.

This spaghetti seasoning blend is made using dried herbs and chilli and can be stored in your pantry along with your other herbs, spices and seasoning blends. If you are using fresh herbs, leave to dry and finely chop before preparing your seasoning mix.

Ingredients for pasta sauce seasoning

• Basil - dried and chopped
• Oregano - dried and chopped
• Rosemary - dried and chopped
• Thyme - dried and chopped
• Chilli - dried and chopped. Chilli will add a bit of heat to your seasoning. Adjust the quantity to suit your taste.
• Black pepper - freshly ground black pepper will add warmth to your seasoning mix.

Optional ingredients

• Sea salt - you may need to add salt when adding to homemade tomato sauce. If you are using a shop bought tomato pasta sauce it may not be necessary if it already contains salt.
• Red wine - this complements your blend of herbs and spices and will add a richness to your pasta sauce.

To prepare

Measure the ingredients into a bowl and mix.

Transfer to a clean, dry jar with a tight lid to store.

To store

Store in a jar with a tight fitting lid along with your other condiments, herbs, spices and seasoning blends. Your homemade pasta sauce seasoning will keep for several months provided that the ingredients are dry and it is stored in a dry place.

Ways to use this seasoning mix

• Use as a ready made seasoning to add to homemade fresh tomato sauce or for tomato sauce made using tinned tomatoes.
• Add to shop bought pasta sauce to enhance its flavour.
• Use for pizzas along with your other pizza toppings.

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