Italian Seasoning

This Italian Seasoning Recipe makes a big batch that allows you to have it on hand anytime you want to make a great recipe. Skip buying the Italian seasoning packet all together and just make a batch of this!

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If you have been following along for some time, you likely know that I love making my own seasoning mixes. I have a whole section of those recipes you can find here: Seasoning Mixes .

There are so many great benefits to making your own seasonings. I have a whole section on this below, but I will tell you that the primary benefit for me is taste. When I make my own seasoning mixes, I can control exactly how it tastes.

This Italian Seasoning has the perfect balance of flavors. You will find that it is delicious in so many of my recipes, as well as recipes you find all over the vast internet. But you can also just add a little to some good olive oil and dip crusty bread. In fact, if you give me olive oil, this seasoning, some bread, and a quite room we can be best friends.

I am doing a happy dance. This one is perfect. Love your ideas on how to use especially adding to plain breadcrumbs!

What is Italian Seasoning

Italian seasoning is sort of a cheaters way of seasoning Italian recipes. It is made up with a blend of spices and herbs that are often found in Italian cooking.

Since there are many recipes out there that call for “Italian Seasoning” it is nice to have a simple recipe for it that you can throw together with the spices you already have on hand.

It is an easy and healthy way to add a lot of flavor to dishes.

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What is in Italian Seasoning

This seasoning blend sticks to some of the traditional spices you will find in Italian cooking. These easy to find spices come together for the perfect blend. For the full measurements, see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

dried basil
dried oregano
dried parsley
garlic powder (not garlic salt)
dried marjoram
dried thyme
dried rosemary

If you aren’t familiar with marjoram, it is a plant found in Southern Europe in the oregano family. It is a lot like oregano but with a more mild taste.

How to Make Italian Seasoning

Start by using freshly dried herbs. The fresher the herbs, the longer this recipe will last.
Combine all of the ingredients together. Use them right away in recipes, or store them in a glass jar for up to one year.

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Benefits to Making Your Own Seasoning Mixes

There are so many reasons I like making my own seasoning mixes, here are just a few:

It’s budget friendly. This is especially true if you buy your dried herbs in bulk, or even better yet, dry them out from your own herb garden.
You can control the salt content. So many people need a low sodium diet, and this allows you to stay on top of the salt. My Italian Seasoning has no added salt, and that just isn’t true of all store bought versions.
It’s so helpful in a pinch. I actually started making my own seasoning mixes when I was very new to cooking, wanted to make tacos, and was fresh out of store-bought taco seasoning. I always have the ingredients for seasoning mixes on hand.
You know exactly what is in it. This seasoning mix is vegan, gluten free, and keto friendly .

Because it is made with dried herbs, if you use herbs that have been recently dried, it should last a year. Make sure to keep it in an airtight container in a cool and dry place.

Glass jars provide a tighter seal than plastic. Plastic can be porous, which will allow some air in. This will prevent your herbs from staying fresh for as long as they could potentially stay fresh.

Yes! As with all recipes, double check the ingredients you are using if you are serving someone with an allergy.

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