I remember the first time I ran out of Italian seasoning when I needed it for a recipe. It was when I was just out of college and only just beginning my cooking journey.
I googled Italian seasoning to see if there was something I could substitute. That's when I discovered that Italain seasoning is just a blend of a bunch of dried herbs that I already had in my spice cabinet.
It was both a duh moment and and aha moment.
Now, I use this easy recipe for homemade Italian seasoning all the time! I can control the ingredients and tweak the blend to suit my tastes.
The best part is that if you buy your spices separately in bulk, you can save money making your own seasoning blends at home. I call that a win!
HOW TO MAKE ITALIAN SEASONING AT HOME
If you're short on pre-mixed Italian seasoning or you're ready to try your hand at mixing your own blend, making Italian seasoning at home is a breeze! All you need to do is combine dried rosemary, dried basil, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried marjoram, and dried sage. See below for detailed recipe instructions.WHAT CAN ITALIAN SEASONING BE USED FOR?
Homemade Italian seasoning is a super versatile seasoning blend! Use it to season proteins, as a vegetable seasoning, in homemade spaghetti sauce, and so much more!
HOW TO STORE ITALIAN SEASONING
Store Italian seasoning in a jar or other container with a lid in a cool, dry place. Italian seasoning will last for 2-3 years...if you don't use it all first!CAN ITALIAN SEASONING BE SUBSTITUTED FOR BASIL, PARSLEY, OR OREGANO?
Sure! The final flavor of your dish may be a just a bit different that intended, but because Italian seasoning is a blend of spices, it can be used as a substitute for many different herbs if only a small quantity is called for.
WHAT IF I DON'T HAVE ALL OF THE HERBS TO MAKE ITALIAN SEASONING?
The best part of making your own seasoning blends at home is that you can customize them. If you don't have one of the herbs listed, you can omit it. You can also omit or substitute any of the herbs to suit your tastes.MORE HOMEMADE SPICE BLENDS
Stock your spice cabinet with your own custom spice blends! Here are a few popular homemade seasoning blends from the archives:If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Homemade Italian Seasoning
Make a batch of Homemade Italian Seasoning to use in all of your favorite Italian inspired dishes. This simple blend of herbs will earn a permanent spot in your spice cabinet!
prep time: cook time: total time: 5 MIN
INGREDIENTS
2 tablespoons dried rosemary
2 tablespoons dried basil
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried thyme
2 tablespoons dried marjoram
2 tablespoons dried sage
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Place the rosemary into a small bowl. Use your fingers to break the rosemary into smaller pieces.
2. Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine.
NOTES
If you prefer your seasoning to have a finer texture, you can pulse the mix in your blender or food processor until you reach your desired consistency.
Some dried rosemary is sold already crushed. If your rosemary is crushed, you can skip step one and simply combine all of the ingredients.
Author: Becky
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