SPAGHETTI SEASONING MIX

Serving Size  : 2     Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Master Mix

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  1 1/2      teaspoons  dried minced onion
  1 1/2      teaspoons  dried parsley -- crushed
  1 1/2      teaspoons  corn starch
  1           teaspoon  dried bell pepper flakes
     3/4      teaspoon  salt -- or to taste
     1/8      teaspoon  dried minced garlic
     1/2      teaspoon  sugar
     1/4      teaspoon  oregano
     1/4      teaspoon  dried basil

Mix all ingredients together well.  This recipe make one package of seasoning mix.  If you are making it a package at a time seal the mix in a foil packet until needed.  If your are making multiples of it seal in an airtight container.  Best if used within 6 months. Be certain to label clearly.

TO USE TO MAKE QUICK SPAGHETTI SAUCE:

Brown 1/2 pound of ground beef, chicken, or turkey. Drain.

Add 1 8 oz can of tomato sauce, 1 tablespoon tomato paste (or the proper equivalent for these two of tomato powder) 1 1/3 cups tomato juice OR V-8 OR water and 1 package (3 tablespoons) of the spaghetti seasoning mix.

Description:
  "Make a quick spaghetti sauce with this mix."
Yield:
  "3 tablespoons"
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Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 6 Calories; trace Fat (5.3% calories from fat); trace Protein; 1g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 801mg Sodium.  Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 0 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

Serving Ideas : Other uses for this mix:
Put in a shaker to use as a meat or vegetables.
Mix with wine vinegar to use as a marinade
Add to soups or canned vegetables for additional flavor.

NOTES : Save time and make this in multiple batches at once and then store in a clearly labeled air tight container.  Use 3 tablespoons for each 1/2 pound of meat you use.