I love making my own spice blends! This simple recipe is the best Italian seasoning for any recipe you come across. The bright Italian flavors in your own blend will add so much flavor to your meal. Making your own homemade mixes have so many benefits.
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Why Make Your Own Italian Seasoning
Tasty. This herb mix will add flavor to pasta sauces, soups and salad dressings, really for many Italian recipes. Italian herbs come together to make your own homemade Italian seasoning with rich savory flavors.
No added ingredients. One of the benefits of making homemade seasonings is that you don't have to worry about anti-caking agents, fillers, preservatives, or gluten contamination when you mix your own Italian seasoning from scratch.
Easy. Throw all the spices together and mix to combine. This easy seasoning blend is finished and ready for your favorite recipes. That spice packet you thought was so convenient just looks totally different now that you know.
Customizable. If one of the spices on the list is a flavor you cannot stand, you don't have to put up with it. Leave it out. Change up this versatile blend to suit your taste and needs. Add a few red pepper flakes to
Inexpensive. Making your own spice blends is a great way to save some money. They are cheaper to make than buying a grocery store version and the perfect addition to your spice collection.
Ingredients for the Italian Seasoning Recipe
- Dried Parsley. Adds color and bulk.
- Dried Oregano. Adds that traditional flavor you associate with so many Italian meals.
- Dried Basil. Has hints of licorice flavor (anise) with peppery and sweet notes.
- Dried Thyme. A lemony, sweet, peppery spice.
- Dried Rosemary. Rich, contrasting woody and slightly bitter spice.
- Garlic Powder. Increase the amount according to taste.
- Onion Powder. Lays the foundation for a great seasoning!
How to Make the Best Italian Seasoning
Mixing up your own seasoning packets is so incredibly easy you will wonder why you've never done this before. Throw all the spices in a jar and shake it up until everything is evenly distributed. That's pretty much it.
One of the benefits of making your own seasoning mixes is that you will use up your jarred spices faster, thus always having more flavorful, fresh spices in the cabinet.
Step-By-Step Instructions
Combine garlic powder and rosemary in a medium-sized bowl.
Ad remaining spices.
Mix well to blend the mix.
Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy adding to your favorite soups and sauces. This also makes a great gift for neighbors and friends if you double or triple the recipe.
Tips for Best Results
Do not use dried spices past their expiration date. Jarred spices should be replaced every six months once opened. If you can dry your own or purchase spices from a local farmer's market or Amish market the flavor will be even better.
Keep your extra Italian seasoning in a mason jar. Before using it again later, be sure to give the jar a good shake to make sure all of the spices are mixed evenly. Each spice has a different weight and will settle in the jar differently.
Make this recipe when you need a substitute for Italian seasoning by using as many of the spices that you have on hand.
Recipe FAQs
Parsley, basil, thyme, oregano, garlic, onion, and rosemary are typical spices found in the best Italian seasoning recipes.
Keep your dried herbs seasoning mixture in a clean spice jar or mason jar with a tight lid or in a different airtight container in your spice cabinet. You can even use a freezer-quality zipper baggy. Store away from direct sunlight.
Yes. You can put your Italian seasoning mix in the freezer for up to six months, however, freezing will diminish the flavor considerably. Best to store at room temperature in an airtight container and use quickly.
This specific blend of herbs works treat with Italian dishes. Add a teaspoon or two to marinara sauce or pizza sauce for a flavor boost. Add some to olive oil for a great marinade for chicken breast
Other Homemade Seasonings
These homemade herb blends are so easy to make!
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Best Italian Seasoning
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Storage Jar
- measuring spoons
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 1 tablespoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- In a medium sized mixing bowl combine all ingredients together
- Whisk until well combined
- Transfer and store in airtight container of your choice
Tamara Bowman
LOVE! We make a lot of pizza in our house and love a good Italian seasoning. Somehow it's never better than homemade.