Gather these 7 spices and make your own Italian Seasoning in no time. This is a simple spice mix and stores well in your pantry for months. Easily adjustable with no salt added so your dishes can be seasoned as needed. Perfect for use in pizza sauce, minestrone, meatloaf or vegetables.
Homemade spice mixes are an easy way to add extra flavor to your favorite ingredients and can be a great help in making delicious fuss-free meals.
The spices used in this Italian Seasoning Mix are pretty common ones. Some mixes use dried marjoram and dried cilantro as well, but I don’t include that in my mix.
What spices make up Italian seasoning?
Italian seasoning is a popular blend and many adaptations. The most common ingredients are:
- dried basil
- dried oregano
- dried rosemary
- garlic powder
- onion powder
- red pepper flakes
Some other optional additions are:
- dried thyme
- dried sage
- dried marjoram
Benefits of Homemade Spice Mixes
- You can customized it and use more or less of whatever spices you like or dislike.
- It’s budget friendly. After the initial purchase of the spices, you can make a lot more spice mix than you’d be able to buy prepared.
- No salt. You can season your dishes as they need whether you want to add a lot of seasoning or a little.
- You can make as much as you need as long as you keep the ratios the same.
How to Make Italian Seasoning From Scratch
To make this seasoning blend, just measure the spices and mix them together.
I like to grind mine with my mortar and pestle a bit, because the dried rosemary and red pepper flakes are quite a bit bigger than the other spices and I like to break them up just a little bit. You could also pulse it in a spice grinder a couple of times. This is optional.
Just store in a jar with a lid and use with in a few months.
What to Use Italian Seasoning For
You can use this mix in anything from turkey meatloaf or turkey burgers, to a quick no cook pizza sauce.
This seasoning blend also has a featured spot in minestrone soup.
More Spice Mix Recipes
Homemade seasoning blends usually last up to a year when properly stored in an airtight container in a cool, dry place away from sunlight.
Italian Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all spices together and mix well. Optionally, add to a mortar and pestle to crush the rosemary and red pepper flakes a little.
- Store in a jar with a lid.
Notes
Nutritional information is an estimate. Values vary based on products used. Read our full Nutrition Disclaimer.
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