Learn how to make Italian seasoning from a few dried herbs you might already have in your spice cabinet. A quick and easy Italian seasoning blend to use in sauce, season chicken, mix in meatballs, and more.
Please don’t feel you need to rush to the store to buy an Italian blend; learn to make it at home. Dress up your dinner tonight with this flavorful seasoning blend.
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Why Make Your Own Homemade Italian Seasoning
- You control the ingredients used! If you don’t like something you can swap it out!
- Takes minutes to mix up, and has a long shelf life! So you can whip up a batch and then have it on hand for future uses.
- You might have all the ingredients on hand, so you can use what you have instead of buying a bottle from the store.
- Versatile in how you use the blend! You can use this in making pasta sauce, seasoning vegetables, making meatballs, etc. The uses for homemade seasoning is endless.
- No need to run to the store for seasoning in the middle of cooking
Ingredients Needed
- Oregano
- Basil
- Thyme
- Rosemary
- Marjoram
- Sage
How to Make
The complete list of ingredients, quantities, and instructions can be found in the printable recipe card below.
- Grab a bowl and add all spices as directed. Mix to blend. (Photos 1 & 2)
- Once mixed, use any recipe that calls for this seasoning blend.
Storing Tips
You will store the spice mix in an airtight container. They sell spice jar containers at the store or shop online. That is what I tend to do with my DIY spice blends.
The spice mix can store for 6 months to a year when stored properly. Just look at the expiration dates on all the herbs you mix in. Then base it off the one that expires first.
Gift Spice Blend For A Gift
If you or someone you know enjoys cooking, consider making this blend and gifting it to them. Buy a nice container for holding spices or even a small mason jar.
Tie some ribbon on and add a label saying what it is and the ingredients used. Pair with a cutting board, kitchen utensils, etc.
Recipe Tips
Here are a few tips for making this homemade spice blend!
- You are welcome to adjust the amount of spices being used. If you want less thyme then feel free to lessen the amount used.
- Make sure you are using fresh spices, so you get a delicious flavor. If your spices are expired or close to it, the flavor will be lacking.
- Store in a cabinet or your pantry.
- Make sure the spice blend is in a sealed container so moisture gets in and spoils the mixture.
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6 Ingredient Italian Seasoning Recipe
Equipment
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a bowl, and stir well until all spices are combined.2 tbsp oregano, 2 tbsp basil, 2 tbsp thyme, 2 tbsp rosemary, 2 tbsp sage, 2 tbsp marjoram
- Store in an airtight container
- Enjoy!
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aisasami says
This looks amazing! I love using Italian seasoning in soups and sauces. I have to try to make it from scratch.
Kim Schob says
I hope you enjoy it and thank you for stopping by, Aisasami!
Michele says
This is so useful to know if you run out of the premixed one you could easily make one of your own. I have the pre-mixed seasoning, but I also have all of the individual seasonings too. That makes it so convenient.
Kim Schob says
Agree, so convenient, and thank you for coming by, Michele!
Lyosha says
Nice mix! I sometimes use it for cooking but I don’t really mix spices, I mix it in the dish when I need to. it’s very handy because you can alter it a bit, shifting a balance a bit
Kim Schob says
You sure can alter it if you’d like. Thank you for stopping by, Lyosha!
Polly says
I’ve been looking for this recipe! I didn’t know what it’s called until now. I knew it has oregano and basil but the rest no. Thank you very much! I also like that the instruction is easy to follow.
Kim Schob says
You are so welcome, Polly, and I hope you enjoy it. And thanks for coming by!
Just Juan says
Being that I’m residing in Colombia at the moment, the spices aren’t all that impressive. Fortunately, the 6 ingredients you listed are available so I can actually try this out. I wonder how it would taste in my 4-cheese penne casserole.
Kim Schob says
Just Juan, I can say these ingredients will make your dish impressive. Thank you for stopping by!
helen says
That is so interesting ingredients. So creative and unique for me. Thank you for these tips and sharing.
Kim Schob says
You’re welcome, Helen. Thank you for coming by!
Fransic verso says
Interesting! I like that it includes tips on how to use them because some people never tried them before. Thank you for sharing!
Kim Schob says
You’re welcome, Fransic! Thank you for coming by!
Risa Quejada Lopez says
Wow, this is great! Making your own seasoning can save you money. I would love to try this.
Kim Schob says
I hope you enjoy it. And thanks for coming by!
Renata Green says
This is a great mix – and it’s so much better to put it together yourself. This way, you can mix it exactly to your personal liking. I also like to use these herbs fresh instead of dried.
Kim Schob says
Thank you! I hope you enjoy it. And thanks for coming by!
Maysz says
This ITALIAN SEASONING RECIPE looks simple to made I will tell this to my mom I’m sure she would love this thanks for sharing.
Kim Schob says
I hope you enjoy it. And thanks for coming by!