Marmite Spaghetti Recipe (2024)

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Marmite Spaghetti

Posted by wiffy on May 11, 2011

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Filed Under: 15-minute Recipes Meatless Recipes One-Dish Meals Pasta Recipes Popular Recipes Recipes Updated Recipes Western Recipes

First posted in May 2011, updated in May 2017.

Marmite is something you either love or hate. For me, of course I belong to the love camp. I even enjoy a marmite drink by simply dissolving marmite in hot water (better than essence of chicken!), and it is a must-have condiment in my porridge since my childhood days. And ever since I discovered marmite spaghetti from watching Nigella’s Kitchen, marmite now has a new purpose: it has become the key ingredient in my favourite to-go “marmite instant noodles”.

More Marmite Recipes:

Marmite Mushrooms Pasta Recipe (above)

Marmite Chicken Wings Recipe

Dress it up a little with some grated parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, and this quickie pasta dish even looks gourmet. This recipe is a god-sent when there is next to nothing in the fridge, and I want to whip up something quick but more wholesome than instant noodles.

39 comments on “Marmite Spaghetti”

zakashi — May 14, 2011 @ 9:15 pm Reply

It tastes great that my children asked me to make it again next time. Thanks!
miumiu — May 15, 2011 @ 8:44 pm Reply

I LOVE Marmite to death …and have almost never lived without it in the refrigerator. This recipe is just brilliant!!
Xiaolu — May 18, 2011 @ 1:34 am Reply

I’ve been really curious to try Marmite but it’s kind expensive here so I don’t want to buy a whole jar and then hate it hehe.
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  wiffy — May 20, 2011 @ 11:33 am
  
  I think it’s sold in mini bottle ;)
seeumono — May 18, 2011 @ 9:40 am Reply

I made this yesterday and my hubby said to his surprise, its actually tasty (he was skeptical at first).
I notice that after we have finished the pasta, there is butter remaining on my bowls and plates. Is is normal? Is it because I did not mix thoroughly or I put too much butter? (I used 200g instead of 375g of pasta. As for the sauce, I used the same quantity as what you listed above).
- wiffy — May 20, 2011 @ 11:34 am
  
  maybe too much pasta water, resulting in residual sauce? the sauce is supposed to cling onto the noodles. But you can experiment with the quantity to suit your liking ;)
Norma — May 19, 2011 @ 3:22 am Reply

I have never ever tried this..I was always told how awful it was a million years ago. If I find a tiny winny bottle, I will give it a change.
- wiffy — May 20, 2011 @ 11:34 am
  
  hehe try it out for yourself and decide if you love or hate it ;)
xann — May 31, 2011 @ 11:51 pm Reply

hi, do you think this can within through the whole morning? Or will the taste go bad easily? Thought of making this for my man’s lunchbox at work.
- wiffy — June 9, 2011 @ 1:32 pm
  
  Hi sorry I have not tried keeping the pasta for hours. perhaps you can pack the pasta and sauce separately and warm the sauce before tossing with the noodles
Mindy Neo — June 1, 2011 @ 1:56 am Reply

Thank you for this recipe. The marmite with butter creates an interesting cocao taste and the dish goes well with some tomato tuna added in. Will be making it again. Thanks loads.
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Zen || DIY Blogger — June 17, 2017 @ 1:16 am Reply

Loved this so much I had it every day till I ran out of pasta! Even experimented and subbed the marmite with chilli :) http://hapinesswherever.com/2017/06/3-ingredient-3-minute-spicy-creamy-pasta/
- wiffy — June 20, 2017 @ 5:03 pm
  
  great idea! :D

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What pairs well with Marmite? ›

One of the most common ingredients to combine with Marmite is butter, especially when the Marmite is being used as a spread. Butter's rich, smooth taste pairs well with the strong, salty flavor of Marmite.

What is the secret to the best spaghetti? ›

For best flavor, use certified San Marzano tomatoes. Add Parmesan cheese into the sauce while cooking. Use no salt added tomatoes. Use ground beef to cut down on sodium content.

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What brings out spaghetti flavor? ›

Red pepper flakes, dehydrated or fresh garlic, dried oregano, parsley, or basil, or an Italian seasoning blend are all good options. Dried herbs and spices should be added at the beginning of the cook time so that they have time to bloom.

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How do you add Marmite to food? ›

Stir it into soups and stews

In soups that already boast a ton of umami flavor, like tomato and mushroom recipes, adding Marmite will greatly boost their savoriness. French onion soup is a great candidate for Marmite, too. If made from a classic recipe, with beef stock, the Marmite will make it taste even meatier.

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