Try our Homemade Italian Seasoning for an easy and flavorful blend of herbs and spices. Perfect for adding a touch of Italy to your dishes, it’s a simple and convenient alternative to store-bought mixes
Take your Italian food to the next level with this Italian seasoning recipe. Your Italian dishes will taste better than ever!
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Why Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
- Versatile Mix: Perfect for pasta, pizza, or any dish needing a touch of Italy.
- Fresh Ingredients: Homemade blend ensures fresh and robust flavors in every sprinkle.
- Customizable: Adjust the herbs and spices to match your personal flavor profile.
Recipe Ingredients
Making your own Italian seasoning blend at home is so easy and only takes a few minutes. Plus, it’s more economical than buying it at the store. Here’s what you need to make your own blend:
- Dried Oregano: Provides the robust, earthy flavor that is the backbone of Italian seasoning.
- Dried Basil: Adds a sweet, peppery taste that complements the oregano and brings a fresh note to the blend.
- Dried Parsley: Gives a light, slightly bitter flavor that balances out the sweetness of other herbs.
- Dried Thyme: Introduces a subtle, savory touch, adding complexity to the mix.
- Dried Rosemary: Enhances the overall depth of the seasoning.
- Marjoram: Offers a sweet, citrusy flavor that rounds out the Italian seasoning blend.
How to Make Homemade Italian Seasoning
Here are the simple instructions for making your Italian blend:
Step One: Using a large bowl, combine all the spices and mix together.
Step Two: Once mixed place into a jar for storage and use as needed.
Expert Tips
Make In Batches: If you want to make a larger batch, simply double or triple the recipe. This blend will last for several months stored in a cool, dark place such as your pantry.
Substitutions
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes: You can add crushed red pepper flakes to Italian seasoning. This will give the blend a little bit of heat. Start with a small amount and then add more to taste.
- I Don’t Like Oregano: No, you don’t have to use oregano in your Italian seasoning blend. However, it is a key ingredient in most blends. If you don’t like oregano, you can leave it out or substitute with another herb such as thyme or basil.
- I Don’t Like Basil: If you don’t like basil or don’t have any to hand, just use more of one of the other herbs in the blend. You could also use dried parsley as a substitute.
Recipes That Use Italian Seasoning
- Spicy Marinara Sauce: This marinara sauce recipe is perfect for those who like a little bit of heat. It’s made with crushed red pepper flakes and Italian seasoning blends.
- Instant Pot Chicken with Italian Seasoning: This chicken recipe is perfect for summertime grilling. The chicken is marinated in a mixture of olive oil and Italian seasoning herbs.
- Instant Pot Sausage And Spinach Soup: This soup is made with sausage and spinach. It’s flavored with garlic, white pepper, onion, and Italian seasoning.
- Instant Pot Ribs With Mash: These ribs are cooked in the Instant Pot and then served with mashed potatoes. They’re flavored with a bit of Italian seasoning.
- Creamy Puttanesca Pasta: This pasta dish is made with a creamy sun-dried tomato sauce. It’s flavored with garlic, onion, and Italian seasoning mix. It’s a great recipe.
Storage Instructions
- Store: Once you’ve made your homemade Italian seasoning, you’ll need to store it in an airtight container. I like to use a glass jar with a lid. You could also use a plastic bag or Tupperware container.
- Label: Make sure to label the container with the date and name of the seasoning blend. Italian seasoning stored in a spice jar or small glass jar should last for up to 6 months.
What Can Italian Seasoning Be Used For?
Italian seasoning is versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes. It’s great for making homemade pasta sauce, adding flavor to soup or for adding to chicken, pork, fish and more.
- Italian Seasoning for Chicken: Italian herbs and spices pair great with Roasted Chicken. It’s so simple, but the Italian seasoning really gives it a lot of flavor.
- Italian Seasoning for Pork: Another great way to use Italian seasoning is on pork. It’s delicious on its own or can be used as a rub for grilled or Roasted Pork.
- Italian Seasoning for Soup: This is one of my favorite ways to use Italian seasoning. I love adding it to soup for an extra flavor boost. It’s especially delicious in Minestrone Soup.
- Italian Seasoning for Pasta Sauce: This is a great way to use Italian seasoning if you want to make a quick and easy Pasta sauce. Simply add the seasoning to your favorite tomato sauce.
- Italian Seasoning for Shrimp: If you’re looking for a quick and easy way to flavor shrimp, Italian seasoning is the way to go. Simply coat the Shrimp in olive oil and then sprinkle with the seasoning. You can then bake, grill or sauté the shrimp.
FAQ’S
No, Italian seasoning is not the same as Italian herbs. Italian seasoning is a blend of dried herbs, while Italian herbs are typically fresh herbs. However, you can substitute fresh herbs for the dried herbs in this recipe if you have them on hand.
When stored properly, dried Italian seasoning will last for up to 1 year. To extend the shelf life of your seasoning, store it in a dark, cool place such as your pantry or spice cabinet.
Yes, you can use fresh herbs instead of dried ones. However, you will need to use more fresh herbs than you would be dried. For example, if a recipe calls for 1 teaspoon of dried oregano, you would need to use 3 teaspoons of fresh oregano.
Homemade Italian Seasoning
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Oregano
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Basil
- 2 Tablespoons Dried Parsley
- 1 Tablespoons Dried Thyme
- 1 Tablespoons Dried Rosemary
- 1 Tablespoons Marjoram
Instructions
- Using a large bowl, combine all the spices and mix together.
- Once mixed place into a jar for storage and use as needed.
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Notes
So what are you waiting for? Make your own homemade Italian seasoning today and freshen up that spice cupboard today.
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