Make your own Homemade Italian Seasoning with just 10 ingredients you likely already have in your spice cupboard, and you’ll be on your way to the most flavorful recipes in no time.
Keep a batch of this Italian seasoning on hand for making our ground turkey skillet, Italian meatballs or homemade marinara sauce.
Our Take on Italian Seasoning
If you’ve ever purchased store bought Italian Seasoning you have probably bought a spice jar that is full of dried green herbs. Flavorful yet lacking a little something. We made a classic Italian seasoning but elevated the recipe with a coarse salt and garlic.
You will never look back when you make a batch of this homemade Italian seasoning.
What is Italian seasoning?Italian seasoning is a mix of dried herbs that usually consists of basil, oregano, parsley, marjoram, sage, rosemary, thyme and other dried Italian herbs.
What does Italian seasoning taste like?Italian seasoning is usually heavy on the oregano, thyme, and basil. Think of classic Italian dishes, they usually have a blend of Italian dried spices.
Why Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
We like to make our own homemade seasonings for many recipes! Our pork rub, fajita seasoning, and homemade chili seasoning are some of our favorites. Homemade seasoning recipes are the best because:
Recommended Spice Containers
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Spices that Go Well with Italian Food
While there is great variety in Italian-inspired recipes, we love to have our Italian seasoning on hand to quickly and easily season any Italian-inspired dish at a moment’s notice. You’ll need:
- Dried oregano
- Dried basil
- Dried thyme
- Dried sage leaves
- Dried parsley
- Dried rosemary
- Garlic powder
- Red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt
- Paprika
This Italian seasoning includes salt and garlic, which many store-bought Italian seasonings do not. If you’re using this as an Italian seasoning blend in a recipe, you may not need to add additional salt if the recipe calls for it.
How to Make Italian Seasoning
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredients and instructions.
- Place all of the ingredients for the Italian seasoning into a jar.
- Cover the jar and shake until all the ingredients are combined.
- Store in a cool dark place. IT’S AS EASY AS THAT.
How to Use Italian Seasoning
Italian seasoning is a very versatile spice blend! We love using it in:
- Pasta
- Marinades
- Spice rubs
- Egg bakes
- Casseroles
- And more!
try it!
Ground Turkey Shells
Use this Italian seasoning in our oh so deliciously easy ground turkey pasta skillet.
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Store this Italian seasoning in a sealed container in a cool dark place. It will last for up to 6 months.
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- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
- Place all of the ingredients for the Italian seasoning into a jar.
- Cover the jar and shake until all the ingredients are combined.
- Store in a cool dark place.
