Italian Seasoning Recipe
Make your own Italian seasoning blend at home with simple pantry spices and herbs. It's fresh, flavorful, and better than anything from the store!
Servings 24 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried parsley
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 ½ teaspoons crushed rosemary
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients, including 2 tablespoons dried basil, 2 tablespoons dried parsley, 1 tablespoon dried oregano, 2 teaspoons dried thyme, 1 ½ teaspoons crushed rosemary, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, and ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper in a small bowl until thoroughly mixed.
- Transfer to a spice jar and store in the pantry.
Notes
This seasoning blend makes approximately ½ cup with about 1 teaspoon-size servings.
Storage: Store your homemade Italian seasoning in an airtight glass spice jar or container, away from heat and direct sunlight. A cool, dark pantry or cabinet is ideal. For best flavor, use within 6 months—though it’ll still be safe to use after that, the herbs may lose some potency over time
Helpful Tips:
- Crush as you mix. For a finer texture and more flavor release, lightly crush the herbs with your fingers or use a mortar and pestle when mixing. It really wakes up the dried herbs.
- Refresh older herbs. If your dried herbs have been in the pantry a little too long, give them a quick toast in a dry pan for a minute or two before mixing - just don't burn them.
- Zero-waste win. Making your own seasoning blends helps you use up those half-full jars of herbs and reduces plastic from buying pre-made ones.
- Perfect for gift jars. Spoon the blend into cute spice jars, tie with twine, and boom - thoughtful little gifts for friends who cook (or want to start!).
Nutrition
Calories: 3kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 0.2g | Fat: 0.04g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.04g | Vitamin A: 19IU | Vitamin C: 0.3mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg