This versatile Italian seasoning will be your go-to in pasta sauce, marinades, or with roasted veggies.
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Holly’s Recipe Highlights
- Flavor: Balanced, herby, and aromatic!
- Skill Level: This recipe is beginner-friendly. Just measure and mix!
- Prep Note: Making your own Italian seasoning is easy and allows you to adjust the flavors to your taste. You can adjust the sodium or ensure it’s gluten-free (just check your spices).
- Budget Tip: Making spice blends at home is often more cost-effective than purchasing pre-made versions, so make a large batch and stock up.
- Storage Suggestion: Store it in a spice jar or an airtight container for up to 6 months. You can keep it longer since the spices are dried, but it will begin to lose flavor.
Ingredient Tips for Italian Seasoning
- Herbs: Basil and oregano are the base of this seasoning and provide great flavor, perfect for a wide range of dishes.
- Aromatic: Garlic powder, rosemary, and thyme add a fragrant depth, enhancing the overall flavor of this DIY Italian seasoning blend.
- Spices: Red pepper flakes add a very subtle bit of spice. Add extra or skip it according to your taste.
- Optional Additions: If you have them on hand, you can add one teaspoon of dried marjoram, ½ teaspoon of onion powder, or ¼ teaspoon of ground sage.
How to Make Italian Seasoning
- Combine all the herbs and spices (full recipe below).
- Transfer to a spice jar and enjoy!
Ways to Use Italian Seasoning
This Italian seasoning recipe is so versatile! Sprinkle it into soups and stews, on pizza, in meatballs or meatloaf, or in casseroles! It’s also great for veggies or roast potatoes!
Did you make this homemade Italian Seasoning? Leave a rating and comment below.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
- Transfer into a spice jar or air-tight container and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.
Notes
Nutrition Information
Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.
Course Pantry, Seasonings, Spices
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Hello,
I’ve recently found your site through a friend and have started to make some soups. You’ve made it so simple and I’m excited to keep trying something new. The grocery store packaged herbs have an expiry of about 2 years so would it be safe to say that when I purchase what I need for this Italian seasoning mix the expiry of these herbs would be much less once opened and how would I know if they are old? I have a few in my cupboard that I can’t remember for how long. Thank you in advance for your reply.
I am so glad you are enjoying the recipes Cheryl! This will stay perfectly fresh for 6 months if stored in a dark cupboard or drawer and in an airtight container. Longer than that and they start to become less flavorful.
Giving this a try, to finally do something with my garden herbs before winter gets them. Didn’t really measure anything, but it smells and tastes about right. I put everything in a coffee grinder and then into saved little gift jam jars. So let’s see if they become little gift herb jars!
great! minus the red chili flakes for my taste. Added a little more garlic. Used my own herbs dried from my herb garden.
Fantastic recipe. Couldn’t buy at supermarket and have just made a wonderful jar of Italian seasoning with ingredients I had. Thank you!!
I omitted the Parsley and Rosemary and added extra Thyme.
Hi, I just made the Italian seasoning but didn’t know whether to put in the hot pepper seeds, I don’t want it to be hot and spicy so should I add it
Hi Sandy, the red pepper flakes do add some heat to this seasoning. I personally don’t find it spicy but I would use it sparingly if you are sensitive to spice. It is always better to start with less and add more if needed. :)
Love it!
Favorite air fryer veggie recipe! The seasoning is amazing, and the veggies are cooked to perfection. I have also added yellow squash, and subbed yellow and orange peppers. The combinations are endless. Flavorful and delish!
thanks for the great and easy spice combos and recipes. The website makes it easy to find the recipes.
Glad you enjoyed it, Larrie!
Spot on! I used dried herbs from my garden on a homemade pizza. The herbs really shined through. Thank you for posting!
Absolutely delicious! And no salt! I’ve made this in bulk 3 times & won’t make Italian food without it.
I like to use homemade spice blends, no extra additives!
Thanks again,
This is a better Italian seasoning recipe than anything else I’ve bought in-store or seen from another cook. Thanks!
I was faced with suddenly no Italian seasoning mid way through cooking dinner. Found your Italian blend and oh my goodness, this is by far the best o have ever tasted. Thank you for sharing your talents Holly. This season is amazing and I cannot wait to try additional flavors you are creating. Thank you!!!!!
So happy you loved it Pam!
Can you use ground thyme instead of dried thyme?
You can use ground thyme in place of dried but you’ll need to decrease the amount by about half.
Seasoning is your standard fare Italian seasoning. I would recommend adding another half teaspoon of garlic, a half tablespoon of dried lemon zest, and a half teaspoon of white pepper to give this some kick.
Remember Mrs. Dash no-salt seasoning? I always thought it had all the flavor of ground up cardboard. This Italian seasoning is an excellent no-salt seasoning, as well as seasoning for lasagne, spaghetti, etc. My Costa Rican housemates love it, especially on scrambled eggs.
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at this point no comment glad to get the homemade seasonings recipes for i do grow
herbs so this gives me a good idea of what herbs to use together..
thank you
Love your mixes! My spice shelf would be BARE if not for your easy, delicious, inexpensive spice blends. You’re like a kitchen lifeguard; saving the day, over and over again!
I am anxious to try this recipe! What would the equivalent be if a recipe called for a package of Italian dressing mix?
This Italian seasoning is a little different than Italian Dressing Mix, but you could use about 2 Tablespoons in place of it.