This Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe is a delicious blend of dried herbs and spices that will be an essential addition to your kitchen. Not only for Italian food – this seasoning mix can be used on almost everything from roasted squash to fried ravioli to shredded chicken!
I love making this Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe because it is so easy to make, and you will know exactly what is in it. The Italian herbs make a great dipping oil for bread when combined with olive oil, and it is a perfect addition to pasta dishes and homemade spaghetti sauce.
Making your own seasonings is a great way to save money, and unlike store-bought blends, you will know exactly what is in your homemade mixes.
Want to build up your spice collection? Try my homemade taco seasoning, jerk seasoning, Cajun seasoning, sweet BBQ dry rub, and Creole seasoning for more delicious, homemade seasonings!
What’s in this Italian Seasoning Recipe?
This is just a quick overview of the ingredients that you’ll need to make this recipe. As always, specific measurements and complete cooking instructions are included in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post.
Making your own spice blends is so easy, and making Italian seasoning at home is the perfect way to know what you are eating. (I often find the store mixes taste kind of monotone.)
This recipe uses:
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Basil
- Dried Parsley
- Dried Rosemary
- Dried Marjoram
- Dried Thyme
- Dried Sage
- Garlic Powder
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes – This is an optional ingredient, but it adds such a great pop of flavor to the seasoning.
I love making homemade seasoning blends. Store bought seasonings have their place, but I love to be able to make my own – especially when I can use homegrown dehydrated herbs.
I love to plant fresh herbs in my garden over the summer, then dry them and crumble them up to make my own seasoning blends to use throughout the year.
I use dehydrated basil, dehydrated parsley, dehydrated oregano, dehydrated sage, dehydrated marjoram, dried thyme, and dried rosemary, and I like to add dehydrated garlic that I grind into garlic powder plus some dried spicy red peppers that I grind up into red pepper flakes. *DON’T TAKE OUT YOUR CONTACTS AFTER MAKING THIS*
(Of course, you can use the dried spices from your spice rack, but it’s fun to use herbs from your garden!)
How to Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
- Combine all the spices in a small bowl and whisk them all together or combine them in a jar and shake it to combine.
- Store in a sealed container in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
I use this seasoning so much that I like to make a double batch and store it in a pint-sized mason jar.
This Italian seasoning recipe makes ¼ cup of seasoning.
How to Store Homemade Seasoning
Store homemade spices in an airtight container in a cool dark place, ideally not in a sunny window or above the stove.
It will keep for at least 6 months but can be used for several years if stored properly.
Gift Some Italian Seasoning Mix
I love homemade gifts, and a cute jar of Italian Seasoning is a great gift for friends or family members who love to cook!
Give the recipient a nice bottle of olive oil and a cute tea towel, and you have a perfect and intentional gift. (Homemade seasoning mixes poured into a small glass jar decorated with a cute ribbon also make great hostess gifts or wedding favors!)
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Homemade Italian Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon basil
- 1 tablespoon parsley
- 1 tablespoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 1 teaspoon marjoram
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon sage
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl or jar and mix to combine.1 tablespoon basil, 1 tablespoon parsley, 1 tablespoon oregano, 2 teaspoons rosemary, 2 teaspoons thyme, 1 teaspoon marjoram, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, ½ teaspoon sage, ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Store in a sealed container in your spice cabinet or in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat.
Notes
How to Use Italian Seasoning Mix
My favorite ways to use Italian seasoning are, of course, to make homemade red sauce or other pasta sauces – but I also love to make dipping oil for bread. I also love to add my own Italian seasoning to garlic bread, garlic toast, pasta e fagioli, and on sautéed squash or roasted squash. It is an excellent addition to marinades, dressings, and soups. (There are more suggestions for the many uses in the post above!)Special Equipment Needeed
- measuring spoons
Nutrition
Nutrition information is approximate and is automatically calculated, so should only be used as a guide.
Ways to Use an Italian Seasoning Blend
My favorite ways to use Italian seasoning are, of course, to make homemade spaghetti sauce or other pasta sauces – but I also love to make dipping oil for bread.
I also love to add my own Italian seasoning to garlic bread, garlic toast, pasta e fagioli, and on sautéed squash or roasted squash. It is an excellent addition to roasted veggies.
I also love to add this spice mix to Instant Pot Chicken Breast, marinades, Italian meatballs, and pizza sauce. The possibilities are endless!
- Italian seasoning is a great addition to nearly any beef, chicken, or fish recipe.
- Sprinkle it on top of smashed potatoes or roasted vegetables. Mix it with melted butter or olive oil and drizzle it over the top of those same foods.
- Take your homemade bread over the top by spreading melting butter mixed with Italian seasoning on bread sticks, ciabatta, French bread, or focaccia – or fold it into a loaf of sourdough bread with cheese.
- Add Italian seasoning to bowls of pasta and homemade soups.
- Make a homemade Italian salad dressing by combining Italian seasoning with olive oil and red wine vinegar.
- Make a marinade. Try it in a steak marinade or chicken marinade.
- Sprinkle it on pizza, veggie lasagna, pasta salad, soups, toasted ravioli, and pasta dishes.
