Super easy and better than store-bought, this Homemade Italian Seasoning is a must-have in our pantry! It is versatile and is used in many recipes.
Making our own spices and seasonings is cheap, easy, and customizable to our tastes and preferences. And this Homemade Italian Seasoning is a well-balanced blend of different herbs.
What is Italian Seasoning?
Italian seasoning is a mix of dried herbs with earthy, peppery, and sweet flavors. Although it is known as Italian seasoning, its origin is unknown. However, this blend is trendy in North America and comes in very handy when fresh herbs are not available.
Easy To Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
I mostly make spice blends at home because of our diet restrictions on onion and garlic. Many times, whenever I try to get store-bought Italian seasoning, it has garlic powder. So, one fine day, I decided to try homemade Italian seasoning.
And right after making it at home, I realized how easy and quick it was. I can choose the herbs I prefer and know exactly what goes into my seasoning. Also, I can make it in the quantity I like, a small or large batch.
We like a slight heat in most meals, so I have added red pepper flakes to this seasoning. However, you can skip red pepper flakes to keep the Italian seasoning traditional.
Why You Will Love Homemade Seasoning
- Making Homemade Italian Seasoning is easy, quick, and convenient.
- We can only make as much the quantity as we need.
- It is fresh and better than store-bought.
- We can choose high-quality ingredients.
- We can mix our choice of herbs.
- This homemade seasoning is cost-effective.
Ingredients and Notes
Traditionally, this seasoning includes five core herbs: dried oregano, dried basil, dried rosemary, dried thyme, and dried marjoram. But one can definitely customize it according to personal preferences. For example, I have added red pepper flakes, dried savory, and dried parsley.
Again, as I mentioned, making our own homemade seasoning is highly customizable. We can decide which flavors to include and how much of each ingredient to use.
Take my recipe as a base, choose the herbs you prefer, skip the ones you do not like, or change the ratio.
- Dried Basil: It has sweet and peppery flavors.
- Dried Oregano: It is strongly aromatic and has earthy flavors.
- Dried Rosemary: This dried herb has a peppery flavor.
- Dried Thyme: It has earthy, sharp, and peppery flavors.
- Dried Parsley: This dried herb has a mild earthy flavor and blends well with other herbs.
- Dried Marjoram: It has warm and herbal flavors and is similar to oregano and thyme.
- Dried Savory: It has earthy and peppery flavors.
- Red Pepper Flakes: They provide a hint of heat.
How To Make Italian Seasoning
- Making Italian Seasoning is super quick and comes together in a few minutes.
- Take all the ingredients into a bowl and stir to combine well.
- Use it immediately or store it in an air-tight container or jar.
How To Use Homemade Italian Seasoning
This Italian Seasoning goes with many things. For example, instead of using different herbs in one recipe, you may use this blend instead of adding individual herbs.
Sprinkle this blend on top of Pizza, Pasta, Spaghetti, or Lasagna. It can also enhance the flavors of stir-fried vegetables or baked potatoes.
Mix it with melted butter and brush it on Homemade French Bread or breadsticks.
It can also be used to make homemade salad dressings.
Use it in cheese or pizza sandwiches.
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Recipe Card
Homemade Italian Seasoning / Italian Seasoning Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon dried basil
- 2 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried marjoram
- 1 tablespoon dried savory
- 1 tablespoon red chili flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Whisk all seasonings into a bowl until well combined.
- Store into an airtight container and use it as needed.
- This blend will keep stored in a cool and dark place for six months.
Nutrition (Approximate Values)
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