There are so many foods that are made more perfect with Italian seasoning! If you love to cook, you’ve probably often used this blend of Mediterranean herbs. Did you know you can make homemade Italian seasoning? It’s a mix of 5 herbs and comes together in minutes. It’s a great way to use up odds and ends from your spice collection, and it makes lovely DIY gifts too. Use it to season fish and veggies, or simply sprinkle on olive oil and use as a dip for bread. Here’s how to make it!
How to make Italian seasoning
Italian seasoning isn’t used in Italian cuisine! There’s no official “definition” of it, either. It’s a spice blend that was created as a convenience for cooks to quickly add Mediterranean flair to dishes. Most mixes you’ll find at the store contain similar herbs: oregano, basil, and thyme being the heavy hitters. For this recipe, we wanted to stay very simple, using ingredients you likely already have in your pantry. To make Italian seasoning, you’ll mix together the following herbs:
Dried oreganoDried basilDried thyme (not ground)Dried sageDried rosemary
A few notes
Dried thyme is sold two ways: in large leaves and finely ground. Make sure to use the whole leaf variety for this recipe! You’ll also notice that unlike many seasoning blends, Italian seasoning does not contain salt. Keep this in mind when you’re using it to season food: it will need a little added salt for the flavor to pop.
How long to store homemade Italian seasoning
You can store your homemade Italian seasoning mix in an airtight container for 6 months to 1 year. Of course, it’s best when it’s the freshest! Spices last in a cool, dry place for 8 months to 1 year. You can use this spice blend to add new life to spices that you’ve had for a while. Need spice organization tips? If your spice cabinet is overcrowded (like ours!), go to How to Organize Your Spices…the Minimalist Way.
Ways to use Italian seasoning
Italian seasoning can be used on almost anything! There’s not much that’s not better with a sprinkle of it. Here are a few ideas for where to start:
This recipe is…
Vegetarian, gluten free, vegan, plant based, dairy free, naturally sweet, refined sugar free, low carb, and keto.
More seasoning blends
Making DIY seasoning mixes at home is so easy! They taste incredible—much better than storebought—and are fun gifts, too. Try all our seasoning blends (listed by style): No reviews
Mexican: Fajita Seasoning, Taco Seasoning, Fish Taco SeasoningMediterranean: Greek Seasoning, Herbes de ProvenceCajun: Cajun Seasoning, Blackened SeasoningAmerican: Old Bay Seasoning, Chili Seasoning, Everything Bagel Seasoning, Ranch SeasoningAll Purpose: Seasoned Salt, Seafood Seasoning, Salmon Seasoning
