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    You are here: Home / Spice Mix Recipes / Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix

    Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix

    Published: March 13, 2021. Last Updated: December 5, 2022 by: Ginny McMeans

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    Two photos showing ingredients and mixed homemade Italian seasoning mix.
    A jar of spilled Italian seasoning in front of two jars of different mixes.

    Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix adds so much flavor to sauces and casseroles. You probably have all of the ingredients in your cupboard already so check it out. It only takes a little measuring and you are done.

    Jar of spilled homemade Italian seasoning in front of two jars of different mixes.

    I use a lot of Italian seasoning and I bet you do too. The recipes that you can make are countless and if you can make a Homemade Italian Seasoning mix then you are also on your way to saving money.

    You see all of the herbs and spices that are used in this recipe and Italian cuisines are probably already in your cupboard and just waiting to be used more often.

    There's an Italian seasoning packet on the shelves in the grocery store. I think you know the section I mean.

    But do you know that those packets only hold about 2 tablespoons of the herb mix and the price is pretty darn expensive?

    Jump to:
    • Italian seasoning uses
    • Homemade Italian seasoning ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Homemade spice mixes for gifts and home
    • FAQ's
    • 📋 Recipe

    Don't be intimidated about making your own herb and seasoning mixes because it is really easy. You can keep the mixes in old jars that you've already collected or buy one of the many glass jar sets that are out there.

    A spilled jar of Homemade Italian seasoning mix on a marble board.

    Italian seasoning uses

    This recipe goes really well in red sauces and countless casseroles. It also goes really well sprinkled in with sautéd vegetables.

    You can easily cut this recipe in half or if you're like me -  go for it!

    • Side dishes can shine when Italian spices are added. This Instant Pot Potato Carrot Medley proves it.
    • Stuffed Mushrooms can be a side or appetizer.
    • I think soup was invented to take advantage of herbs and spices. This Kale White Bean Soup tastes great with one teaspoon added.

    A little bit goes a long way and it really does make a difference.  You know when someone says that a recipe needs a little something? Well, that little something is usually a little seasoning.

    A pinch of seasoning and maybe a little salt might be all you need.

    Jar of homemade Italian seasoning mix spilled in front of all of the separate ingredients.

    Homemade Italian seasoning ingredients

    • oregano, dried
    • dried basil
    • parsley, dried
    • dried rosemary
    • dried thyme
    • garlic powder
    • onion powder

    Instructions

    Well, this barely needs instructions but I really would like to show you some step by step photos.

    Get out a medium size bowl and start to add the spices and herbs.

    Starting to add the spices to a small bowl.
    Adding green dried herbs to the Italian mixture.

    Keep adding the ingredient and then whisk together until all of the Italian dried seasoning mix is well combined.

    A whisk laying beside the small bowl of mixed herbs and spices.

    Store the dried Italian seasoning in an airtight container.

    Herb and spice mixes are so pretty. Not only do they complement your recipes but they make a wonderful gift too.

    Everyone gets a smile on their face when they're handed a pretty little jar of a great mix. You can even attach a favorite recipe to go along with the seasonings.

    Homemade spice mixes for gifts and home

    • Homemade Ranch Dressing Mix
    • Taco Seasoning is always a favorite.
    • Fajita Mix is becoming my fast and favorite seasoning mix.
    • Garam Masala is indispensable for many East Indian dishes
    • Homemade Cajun Seasoning
    • Homemade Curry Powder
    • Pumpkin Spice Mix is a must-have in the autumn. Those little white jars were from World Market.
    • Homemade Chili Seasoning Mix gets used a lot in our household.
    • Homemade Seasoned Salt is a Must Have
    • And last but not least Mulling Spices for mulled wine and mulled apple cider.
    A jar of spilled seasoning in front of two jars of different mixes.

    I didn't realize I had so many mixes on the blog. It looks like there are some I need to add too.

    Do yourself a favor. Don't procrastinate becasue this recipe really only takes 15 minutes, at the most. It's just measuring.

    FAQ's

    Can you freeze spice mixes?

    It is best if you don't. If you freeze mixes some of the herbs or spices may change their flavor.

    How long do spice mixes keep?

    You can keep the mixes in a cool dark place for up to a year.

    📋 Recipe

    Jar of spilled seasoning in front of two jars of different mixes.

    Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix

    Ginny McMeans
    Italian seasoning adds so much to a sauce or casserole.  You probably have all of the ingredients in your cupboard already so check it out.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Sauces, Dressings, Condiments
    Cuisine Vegan
    Servings 11 tablespoons
    Calories 9 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
    • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoons basil, dried
    • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
    • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
    • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoons onion powder

    Instructions
     

    • Add all of the ingredients together in a medium sized bowl.
    • Whisk until well combined.
    • Transfer and store in airtight container of your choice.

    Video

    Notes

    Keep in an airtight container in a cool dark place for up to a year.
    Do not freeze. Some of the herbs and spices may change their flavor.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 9kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 53mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 47IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    When I first put on this recipe it was 2015. I also had a slightly different recipe that included marjoram and sage and I left out the parsley.

    Well, I don't want to omit that Italian seasoning recipe because it also has great Italian flavors. I like to use this older recipe the most with recipes that use red sauces and plant based meats.

    Here is that recipe and the original photos. I hope you get to make both of these mixes and have fun with them.

    • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
    • 2 tablespoons dried basil
    • dried rosemary, 2 tablespoons
    • 2 tablespoons dried thyme
    • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
    • 1 ½ teaspoons garlic powder, not tablespoons
    • 1 ½ teaspoons ground sage, not tablespoons

    Mix all of the ingredients together. That is it.

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    Fresh mixed herbs in a small white plate and a corked jar behind.
    Italian seasoning in a small sauce with more in a jar behind.
    Front view of a tilted mini white plate holdings herbs against a red background.

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    1. Ben Myhre

      November 13, 2017 at 8:38 am

      Looks like a good way to use what most of us have in the spice rack already.

    2. sue | theviewfromgreatisland

      November 13, 2017 at 9:06 am

      Love this Ginny ~ I could have used it in today's meatballs! I think it would make a great hostess gift for the holidays, for sure!

    3. Regina

      November 13, 2017 at 9:34 am

      5 stars
      I love making my own spice mixes but Italian seasoning somehow has never crossed my mind. Totally saving this for when I run out next time

    4. [email protected]

      November 13, 2017 at 11:58 am

      This is a great idea to combine these and have a ready made seasoning. I think I do already have most of these just not combined. Thanks for sharing this!

    5. Luci

      November 14, 2017 at 12:17 pm

      I have all of those herbs and spices in my cabinet right now so I will have to make this mixture.

    6. Oosha

      March 15, 2021 at 4:27 am

      5 stars
      Just what I was looking for.
      All my original Italian seasonings bought in Italy were exhausted and COVID kept me from usual traveling.
      Thanks u r a lifesaver 🤗

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