Making a recipe that calls for Italian seasoning and don’t have it? Italian seasoning is a popular Mediterranean herb blend. It’s actually not Italian at all, despite the name! Italian seasoning is a spice blend created as a convenience for cooks to quickly add Mediterranean flair to dishes. Most mixes you’ll find at the grocery have oregano, basil, and thyme, but there’s lots of variation. Don’t have time to pick up more at the store? Here’s the best Italian seasoning substitute.
Best Italian seasoning substitute
1. Make your own homemade Italian seasoning.
The best Italian seasoning substitute? Homemade! It’s very easy to make Italian seasoning at home. Here’s what to mix together to make 3 tablespoons Italian seasoning.
1 tablespoon dried oregano2 teaspoons dried basil2 teaspoons dried thyme (not ground)1 teaspoon dried sage½ teaspoon dried rosemary
2. Dried oregano and basil.
Another great Italian seasoning substitute? A combination of oregano and basil! These dried herbs have the strongest flavor profile in Italian seasoning. If you have dried thyme, you can throw in a little of that as well. Here are a few ideas:
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning = ½ teaspoon dried oregano and ½ teaspoon dried basil1 teaspoon Italian seasoning = ½ teaspoon dried oregano, ¼ teaspoon each dried basil and thyme
3. Herbes de Provence.
Here’s a fun trick! The herb blend Herbes de Provence Seasoning has a lot of similar seasonings to Italian seasoning. Of course, it’s a little more niche than Italian seasoning so it’s possible you might not have it on hand. But if you do: it works in a pinch!
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