Lawry's Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix, Extra Rich & Thick, 12-Pack of 1.42 oz Packets — Romano, Italian Herbs

Lawry's Extra Rich & Thick Spaghetti Sauce Seasoning Mix is a dry blend of herbs, spices, and Romano cheese designed to create a thick, Italian-style spaghetti sauce quickly when combined with water, oil, and tomato base.

This seasoning mix blends onion, garlic, and real Romano cheese with natural herbs such as oregano, basil, thyme, and parsley to help you build a fuller-bodied spaghetti sauce at home without a long simmer. It comes in single 1.42 oz packets sold here as a pack of 12, and it’s formulated to be mixed with water, oil, and either tomato paste or prepared tomato sauce. You can add browned ground beef, Italian sausage, or meatballs for a heartier result, or a splash of red wine for deeper flavor.

How do I use this mix to make thick spaghetti sauce?

Prepare the sauce by combining the seasoning mix with water, oil, and your choice of tomato paste or sauce, then simmer until it reaches the desired thickness. The included Romano and dried aromatics help deliver savory depth, while simmering concentrates the flavors and thickens the sauce naturally.

• Typical proportion: mix packet with specified water and oil per packet instructions.
• Use tomato paste for a quicker, thicker base or canned tomato sauce for a saucier finish.
• Simmer 10–20 minutes to meld flavors and reduce liquid for thickness.
• Add cooked ground meat or vegetables during simmer for texture and body.

What flavors and ingredients will I notice in the finished sauce?

The profile centers on savory onion and garlic with the tang of real Romano cheese and a herbal backbone from oregano, basil, thyme, and parsley. These components produce a familiar Italian-style taste meant to complement tomato rather than overpower it.

• Onion and garlic provide savory umami foundation.
• Romano cheese adds a salty, aged, savory note.
• Oregano and basil offer classic Italian herb character.
• Thyme and parsley contribute subtle herbal complexity.

Can I adapt this mix for different meals or dietary preferences?

Yes — the seasoning mix is versatile. Use it as a base for traditional spaghetti, bake into casseroles, flavor meatballs, or stretch for a vegetarian meatless sauce by adding sautéed mushrooms, lentils, or roasted vegetables.

• Add browned beef, pork, or sausage for a meat-forward ragu.
• For vegetarian options, include sautéed mushrooms, eggplant, or lentils.
• Mix into baked pasta dishes or use as a pizza sauce starting point.
• Splash in red wine or balsamic for richer, layered notes.

Who is this for? Home cooks who want a reliable shortcut to a thicker, restaurant-style spaghetti sauce without sourcing multiple spices will appreciate this mix. It’s suitable for busy families, weeknight meal planners, or anyone looking to add consistent Italian flavor to pasta, casseroles, and meat preparations. Because it’s a dry mix in convenient single-size packets, it’s also useful for stocking a pantry, meal prepping, or keeping on hand for quick, flavorful dinners.

Features:

• Made with natural herbs and spices like basil and thyme
• Features a winning combination of onion, garlic and Romano cheese
• Creates thick, flavorful spaghetti sauce in no time
• Great with tomato paste or sauce
• Add in meat for a heartier dish or red wine for a twist

Ingredients

Modified Corn Starch, Sugar, Salt, Spices (Including Paprika, Oregano, Basil, Parsley). Onions, Garlic, Romano Cheese (Part-skim Cow’s Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Yeast Extract, Natural Flavors (Including Beef and Pork), Disodium Inosinate and Guanylate (Flavor Enhancers), Potassium Sorbate (to Protect Quality), and Caramel Color