Mix up your own homemade Italian seasoning with a simple blend of dried herbs & spices you can probably find in your spice cabinet right now! Mix now and save yourself the extra work later when adding to soups, pastas, veggies and everyday cooking.
Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend – What’s Inside?
- Oregano: earthy, peppery, mildly bitter
- Basil: slightly sweet & clove-like
- Thyme: woodsy, delicate, minty notes
- Rosemary: pine-like, citrusy, a bit grassy
- Marjoram: floral, pine-like, mellow
- Possible sub: Marjoram is like a mellow version of oregano. If needed, use more oregano instead.
- Rosemary: pine-like, citrusy, a bit grassy
- Red Chili Flakes: spicy & peppery
- Garlic Powder (Optional): savory, nutty
- Leave out if you want/need a low FODMAP spice blend.
Feel free to play around with ingredients and amounts. Add, swap, skip, or increase the amount of different herbs spices based on what you like and how you want your food to taste.
What to do with Italian Seasoning
Pre-made spice blends like this one are great for streamlining your cooking process. No need to hunt down multiple spices when you can pack in a few with one spice jar.
A few ways to include Italian seasoning in your everyday cooking:
- Soups & Stews: Italian herb seasoning is perfect for all kinds of soups & stews.
- Veggies: Toss into veggies like zucchinis, peppers, potatoes, broccoli, etc along with a little salt, pepper and oil before roasting.
- Marinades & Meat Rubs: Season meat before roasting or grilling by adding to marinades & rubbing directly on the meat like in this Baked Italian Chicken.
- Salad Dressings: Whisk into basic dressings or vinaigrettes.
- Pizza & Other Breads: Sprinkle over pizza and breadsticks or use to season homemade marinara and pizza sauce.
- Ground Meat & Sausage: Use to season meatballs & meatloaf, homemade burgers, sausages, etc.
Don’t get hung up on the name and stick to using it only with Italian recipes! This spice blend is super versatile and makes a great addition to a huge variety or recipes and cuisines!
Enjoy!
Let me know if you try this homemade Italian seasoning mix! Leave a comment and review with your thoughts. I always appreciate the feedback and serving suggestions that you come up with!
Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend Recipe
Mix together and save for later - this spice blend is a great addition to soups, stews, dressings, marinades and more!
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp tbsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
Instructions
- Add spices to a small bowl or jar and mix together until evenly combined.
- Transfer to an airtight container if needed or screw the lid on tight. Keep stored out of direct sunlight and store in cool, dark dry place. Spice blends like this shouldn't go bad, but they do lose potency so use within 1 year for best results
Notes
- Yield: About 8 tbsp or a little more than than ½ cup
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