Today I’m sharing a quick, practical recipe I recently made out of necessity: a homemade Italian seasoning blend.
I know some cooks avoid premixed blends like Italian seasoning, seasoned salt, or lemon pepper. But I use them often — they’re convenient, dependable, and great for quick weeknight meals. They were how I learned to season food when I was first experimenting in the kitchen, and I still reach for them when I want to add fast, familiar flavor to soups, flatbreads, pizzas, or a simple roasted chicken.
That said, one day I reached for my jar to make a fast Italian-style salad dressing and found it nearly empty. So I pulled out the individual dried herbs and created my own blend. If you’re in a pinch, want a fresher result, or prefer to customize the proportions, homemade Italian seasoning is easy to make and stores well.
This version is a classic blend of dried herbs only. Some commercial or gourmet blends add garlic powder, onion powder, or crushed red pepper; I prefer to add those separately so I can control the heat and intensity for each recipe.
Classic Italian Seasoning Blend
Italian Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried sage
Instructions
- Whisk all seasonings together in a bowl until evenly combined. Use immediately or store in a sealed container.
- Feel free to adjust the ratios to make a larger or smaller batch, or to suit your taste.
Additional Info
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More homemade seasonings to try
Homemade Ranch Seasoning Mix
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Taco Seasoning