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Perfect for everything from pastas to chicken dinners, this homemade Italian seasoning blend is a must in your pantry.
Why You’ll Love This
Having your very own homemade Italian seasoning on hand is awesome. For one, it’s so much cheaper than buying a small jar of the stuff. This seasoning blend is made up of dried herbs you likely already have sitting in your pantry (and you control the amount of salt). Second, you can make a much larger batch than you can buy. Further to all that, you can adapt it to your taste. Like things spicy? Add extra chili flakes. Want more of a garlicky flare? Go heavier on the garlic powder.
What Is Italian Seasoning Made Of?
Typically Italian seasoning is made up of an aromatic blend of dry herbs. My recipe adds an extra punch of flavor with the addition of a few everyday spices.
Here’s a look at what I combine:
- Dried basil
- Dried oregano
- Dried rosemary
- Dried thyme
- Dried marjoram
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Sea salt
How to Make It
Making your own seasoning blend is as easy as dumping everything into a small bowl and mixing it until all of the herbs and seasonings are fully combined.
How to Store Homemade Seasoning
Glass jars with tight-fitting lids that create a seal are the best way to go. Herbs don’t go bad, but they do lose their potency after a while, especially if they aren’t stored properly.
Here are some options I like:
- Little Mason-style jars
- Glass jars with stackable lids
- Glass jars with glass lids
- Glass jars with airtight bamboo lids
Quick Tip
You can freeze your homemade herb blends in airtight containers to keep them fresher longer. This is especially useful if you only plan on using them once in a while.
How to Use Homemade Italian Seasoning
- Sauces. Both pizza sauce and pasta sauce welcome Italian seasoning in place of fresh herbs when in a pinch.
- Pizzas. My Herb & Garlic Cheese Pizza calls for fresh herbs, but this Italian seasoning can be used instead. Another option is adding it to a homemade pizza dough for extra flavor!
- Pastas. This blend is perfect in this pasta primavera; you could also zhuzh up your pasta aglio e olio with the stuff.
- Soups. I use this blend in so many of my homemade soups! It’s great in chicken soups, like this healing chicken soup or creamy chicken florentine soup.
- Chicken. It’s a great rub for a spatchcocked chicken or one pan chicken, and it can substitute the fresh herbs in my chicken meatballs or chicken burgers.
- Fish. Italian herbs add a wonderful flavor to the breading in my Alaska pollock recipe.
- Potatoes. Whether roasted or mashed, this seasoning works super well with potatoes.
More Homemade Seasonings & Dressings
- Homemade Taco Seasoning
- Caesar Dressing
- Green Goddess Dressing
- Dill Pickle Buttermilk Ranch Dressing
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Easy Homemade Italian Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 TBSP dried basil
- 2 TBSP dried oregano
- 1 TBSP dried rosemary
- 2 TBSP dried thyme
- 2 TBSP dried marjoram
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp sea salt—add more to your taste if needed
Instructions
- Place all of the herbs and spices into a small bowl. Mix well with a fork until everything is completely blended.
- Give it a little taste test and if you feel you need more salt, mix a bit more in until you reach your preferred amount.
- Transfer the seasoning blend to a glass jar with an airtight lid and store for up to 6 months or until the blend starts to lose its potency.
I was making a recipe that called for italian seasoning and I panicked because I didn’t have it! Found this recipe for homemade Italian seasoning thank goodness, and I’m going to make it to have on hand always. I was so happy to see it called for spices I actually did have. Problem solved! Love how nicely salted it is too, not too much just enough.
I was out of Italian seasoning tonight and needed it for a recipe. You saved the day!
Yay! Happy I could be there for you :)
Homemade seasoning blends are my jam! I can’t wait to make this to keep int he spice cabinet
You’ll love it, Taylor!
This is the best! So easy and blows the store bought stuff out of the water.
I agree! Love the hint of heat from the red pepper flakes.
Love making homemade seasoning blends at home. This is a great recipe for Italian seasoning! Thanks for sharing it.
You’re very welcome!
What a wonderful combination of spices! Glad I made it.
So happy to hear!