Homemade Italian Seasoning
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Total Time
5 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Homemade Italian Seasoning
Description
This Homemade Italian Seasoning mixes several dried herbs and red pepper flakes in equal amounts, combining basil’s sweet notes with oregano’s earthy depth and rosemary’s pine-like flavor. Marjoram adds mild floral tones, thyme and savory bring subtle peppery flavors, while cilantro adds freshness, and red pepper flakes contribute mild heat. This blend replicates common store-bought Italian seasoning mixes but allows control of proportions and freshness.
The seasoning is versatile, used for sprinkling on pizza, mixing into roasted veggie dishes or potatoes, seasoning Italian-style salad dressings, or enhancing soups. Keeping the mix in an airtight container stored in a dry place preserves the flavor over time.
Variations can include additional spices like garlic powder, onion powder, parsley, paprika for color, cayenne for heat, or fennel seeds as an accent. The blend’s balance makes it adaptable to multiple Mediterranean dishes requiring a bouquet of aromatic herbs.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons basil dried
- 2 tablespoons oregano dried
- 2 tablespoons rosemary dried
- 2 tablespoons marjoram dried
- 2 tablespoons thyme dried
- 2 tablespoons savory dried
- 2 tablespoons cilantro dried
- 2 tablespoons red pepper flakes dried
Instructions
- Mix all of the spices together in a small bowl until well combined. 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons dried marjoram, 2 tablespoons dried thyme, 2 tablespoons dried savory, 2 tablespoons dried cilantro, 2 tablespoons dried red pepper flakes
- Store the spice mix in an airtight container and store in a dry place.
- Use in any recipe that calls for Italian seasoning. This spice blend is delicious sprinkled on pizza, roasted veggies or potatoes, Italian salad dressing, in soups and more.
Notes
- Store the seasoning blend in an airtight container or mason jar kept in a dry, room-temperature location.
- Use as a substitute for store-bought Italian seasoning in recipes for pizza, roasted vegetables, and Italian salad dressings.
- For added flavor, consider mixing in garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, parsley, or paprika.
- Add cayenne pepper for extra heat or fennel seeds for a licorice-like note when desired.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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