Description
This homemade Italian seasoning blend offers a vibrant, aromatic alternative to store-bought mixes, perfect for enhancing pasta, pizza, roasted meats, and other dishes. It’s an easy-to-prepare blend that saves money and allows for customization of flavors in family meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried rosemary, crushed
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes, optional
- 0.5 tsp black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
- Gather Herbs And Spices: Lay out all your measured ingredients on your counter to ensure nothing is forgotten before you start mixing.
- Combine And Whisk: In a small bowl, gently combine the dried oregano, basil, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and black pepper. Whisk thoroughly until the blend looks uniform and evenly distributed. If it looks unevenly mixed, simply whisk or shake the sealed jar vigorously.
- Store For Freshness: Using a small funnel, transfer your homemade Italian seasoning blend into a clean, airtight glass jar or spice container. Label with the date to track its freshness.
Notes
Opt for organic dried herbs for best flavor and purity. Buy herbs in bulk to save money, checking expiration dates. Store the blend in an airtight container in a cool, dark place for up to 6 months for peak flavor. For a finer blend, a mini food processor can gently pulse herbs (avoid over-processing); crush chunky herbs between fingers before mixing.
- Prep Time: 4 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Seasoning Blend
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tsp of blend
- Calories: 0 calories
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 mg
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 0 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: italian seasoning, homemade, dried herbs, spice blend, easy recipe, pantry staple, versatile, no-cook