DIY Italian Seasoning Recipe (Homemade Italian Spice Blend)

A jar filled with DIY Italian seasoning mix, and labeled with a tag.

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DIY Italian Seasoning Recipe (Homemade Italian Spice Blend)

Skip the store-bought packets and make your own DIY Italian seasoning at home in just 5 minutes! This simple blend of basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram adds classic Italian flavor to pasta sauces, pizza, roasted vegetables, marinades, and more. Fresh, budget-friendly, and perfect for stocking your from-scratch pantry.

Prep Time5

Course: Ingredient

Cuisine: Italian

Keyword: DIY Italian Seasoning, DIY Italian Seasoning Blend, homemade Italian Seasoning

Servings: Servings

Calories: 4kcal

Author: Melissa Norris

Cost: Varies

Equipment

Measuring Utensils
Mixing Bowl
Storage Container w/Lid I love these glass herb and spice storage jars.

Ingredients

1/4 Cup Basil
2 Tablespoons Thyme
2 Tablespoons Marjoram
2 Tablespoons Rosemary
2 Tablespoons Oregano

Instructions

Combine all of the herbs and spices in a bowl.
Transfer the mix into a jar. Pro-Tip: Use a funnel to cut down on waste.
Close the jar, tie on a tag, and it’s ready to go.

Notes

Serving Suggestions:

This DIY Italian seasoning can be used in countless ways. Start with 1 teaspoon per cup of sauce or per pound of meat and adjust to taste.

Stir into spaghetti sauce or marinara
Sprinkle over homemade pizza before baking. (My family’s favorite is this chicken Alfredo pizza recipe.)
Toss with olive oil and brush over chicken
Add to roasted potatoes and vegetables
Mix into no-knead bread dough, these quick dinner rolls, or focaccia
Whisk into vinaigrettes and marinades
Add to breadcrumbs for a flavorful coating.
Sprinkle seasoning over a fresh batch of popcorn or rutabaga fries.
Mix into these easy 5-minute homemade crackers or baked kale chips.

Recipe Tips:

Store in an airtight glass jar to preserve flavor.
Keep away from heat and direct sunlight.
Label your jar with the date made.
For maximum flavor, replace dried herbs every 6 to 12 months.
Crush rosemary slightly if the needles are large to improve texture.

Storage Instructions:

Store your DIY Italian seasoning in a tightly sealed jar in a cool, dark pantry. It will maintain peak flavor for 6 months, though it can last up to a year.

Because this blend contains only dried herbs, refrigeration or freezing is not necessary. Simply keep moisture out of the jar and always use a dry spoon when scooping.

If the aroma fades noticeably, it is time to mix a fresh batch.

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