Today we’re sharing a recipe for DIY Italian Seasoning. This is one the best seasonings to have on hand to make so many Italian-inspired recipes very easily.
All about DIY Italian Seasoning
You only need a couple spices to be able to make your own Italian Seasoning. If you make up a good size batch you will have enough seasoning for several recipes that call for this spice mix. We use Italian Seasoning on a regular basis in our home, usually at least one time a week we will make so form of food that calls for this seasoning.
We love having this spice mix on hand so that we no longer have to purchase those seasoning packets. You typically have all of these spices in your spice cabinet so it only makes sense to make up this seasoning for yourself and be able to save a little bit of money too.
Make a batch of this seasoning up today to sprinkle into spaghetti sauce or pizza sauce. You can use it to make an Italian salad dressing and place it in a spice grinder to garnish your favorite pasta dishes. It makes amazing sauce to make lasagna, garlic bread, or any Italian inspired dish. It’s not a surprise that a sprinkle of this seasoning can even compliment many non-Italian dishes. It’s just a really good blend of spices that goes well in many different flavor profiles such as soups, stews and marinades.
DIY Italian Seasoning
The best and easiest Italian seasoning to make up and have in your pantry! This the perfect blend of spices to add to soups, stews, and marinades.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried oregano
- 1 tbsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tbsp rosemary
- 1/2 tbsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tbsp red chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
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Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
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Pour into a spice jar or airtight container and store in a cool dark place for up to 6 months.
Recipe Notes
Optional additions: If you have them on hand, you can add 1/2 teaspoon marjoram, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, and/or 1/8 teaspoon ground sage.
How long will this seasoning keep?
This Italian Seasoning stores well. We keep ours in an airtight container in our spice cabinet. We have stored this mix at room temperature for at least a couple of months and haven’t had any problems with it going bad. If you don’t believe you will use it up in time or have concerns about it not keeping, make smaller batches.
We’d love to hear what you think about this recipe. Do you make any of your own spice mixes? Let us know in the comments below. Thank you for visiting Sunup to Sundown! Please subscribe, like or share this post with others who could benefit from it.
