Basil-Garlic Sauce Mix

Last Updated on May 29, 2023 by Heather Reseck

Keep this Basil-Garlic Sauce Mix on hand so you can make a quick pasta side dish or main dish. Or package the mix and give it as a gift.

About 20 years ago when my children were young, I purchased a similar mix at a specialty store. I loved it so much–and so did my family–I had to reverse engineer it. I included the recipe in my cookbook, the Fix-it-Fast Vegetarian Cookbook, which is now out of print.

I have updated the recipe to make it gluten-free so I can eat it again. Plus, I made some improvements to the recipe.

And now I am sharing it with you so you can have it on hand for a quick meal. And so you can share the mix with friends and family. It’s such an easy and inexpensive gift. And thoughtful too.

Combine dried basil leaves, vegan chicken-style seasoning, dried parsley flakes, white rice flour, garlic powder, and if desired, salt, in a small bowl.

Stir and pour into a small 3×3-inch resealable bag (affiliate link) and seal. Label. Store in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months.

Variation:

If it doesn’t have to be gluten-free, substitute unbleached all-purpose flour for rice flour.

How to Package Basil-Garlic Sauce Mix as a Gift

1. Place 8 ounces pasta in a clear flat-bottomed food-safe gift bag (affiliate link) or a quart resealable bag.
2. Package the sauce mix in a small 3×3 inch resealable plastic bag (affiliate link) or snack bag.
3. Place the sauce mix on top of the pasta.
4. Secure the bag with ribbon or raffia.
5. Attach the directions. Here’s a tag with cooking directions that you can print, cut, and attach. Pasta with Basil & Garlic Tag
6. Share!

Tip:

Use a funnel such as this (affiliate link) to make it easier to get the sauce mix poured into a small bag without spilling.

Gift-Giving Tip:

• Take note of the pasta cooking time so you can include it in the directions.

To Prepare Pasta with Basil-Garlic Sauce

Go to the Pasta with Basil-Garlic Sauce recipe for the directions for using the mix.