This homemade Italian seasoning recipe is made with dried herbs and is a great ingredient to have handy in your pantry. Super simple to make and so many uses!

Italian seasoning in a glass jar

Pre mixed herb and spice blends are such a great thing to have in you cupboard. It’s a simple way of adding authentic flavor to dishes in no time at all!

How to Make This Italian Seasoning Recipe

It really couldn’t be easier to prepare this homemade herb mix!

Simply whisk all of the ingredients together in a medium bowl and pour into an airtight jar. Keep the jar in a cool and dark place.

Herb mixture in a glass jar

Two jars of herb mixes

What is Italian Seasoning Made Of?

This Italian seasoning recipe is made from a blend of seven dried herbs:

  • sweet basil
  • oregano
  • marjoram
  • rosemary
  • thyme
  • sage
  • crushed red pepper

The combination of these herbs adds an authentic Italian flavor to the dishes you add them to. Have this herb mix to hand to save time when cooking.

Why make your own homemade herb mix?

There are so many reasons to make your own seasoning blends. As well as saving time, you can also make money by making this Italian seasoning recipe. Dried herbs do have a shelf life and can dramatically lose their flavor after a few months. I don’t know about you, but I’m always throwing out half packets of stale herbs and spices! By making your own mix, you are less likely to be throwing out individual packets as it’s so easy to incorporate into dishes.

Italian seasoning in a labelled jar

How do you use this Italian seasoning recipe?

This Italian seasoning recipe can be used in so many dishes, like:

It’s also great for seasoning and dry rubbing meat, such as pork and chicken, it can be used in soups or sprinkled into bread dough for extra flavor.

Top Tips to Make Italian Seasoning Recipe

  • Make sure that your herbs are not stale for maximum flavor.
  • The herb mix will keep well for about 3 months.
  • Store in an air tight jar in a cupboard.

Italian seasoning in an airtight jar

Be sure to check out these other recipes you can use this herb mix in!

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Homemade Italian Seasoning

4.78 from 27 votes
Prep: 5 minutes
Total: 5 minutes
Servings: 25
Author: Becky Hardin
homemade italian seasoning in a jar with spoon
This homemade Italian seasoning recipe is made with dried herbs and is a great ingredient to have handy in your pantry. Super simple to make and so many uses!
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Ingredients 

  • 3 tablespoons dried sweet basil
  • 2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoons dried marjoram
  • 2 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 2 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper

Instructions 

  • Whisk all ingredients together in a medium bowl. Pour into a tightly sealed jar and keep up to 3 months in a cool, dark location.
  • Enjoy!

Becky's Tips

Makes about 3/4 cup.
Serving: 0.5gCalories: 4kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 24mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 52IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 28mgIron: 1mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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Meet Becky Hardin

Becky Hardin is a wife and mother living in Saint Louis Missouri. She founded The Cookie Rookie in 2012 as a creative way to share recipes. Now, she is a trusted resource for easy cooking around the world, being featured in Taste of Home, The Kitchn, ABC’s Home and Family, and more. Here at The Cookie Rookie she is the editor in chief of all recipes and continues to enjoy sharing her passion for cooking for busy families. She has since founded two additional food blogs, Easy Chicken Recipes and Easy Dessert Recipes.

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DesmoDan
DesmoDan
December 9, 2023 10:13 am

Just what we needed after we ran out of the store bought stuff! Saved the day, and it’s really good !5 stars

Samantha Marceau
December 11, 2023 8:26 am
Reply to  DesmoDan

We’re so happy to hear this recipe helped you out!

Poopyhead
Poopyhead
February 17, 2021 2:07 pm

this is actually a really good mix thank you5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
February 23, 2021 9:46 am
Reply to  Poopyhead

Thanks for stopping by!

Judy Dragonetti
Judy Dragonetti
August 5, 2020 1:09 pm

No GARLIC in Italian seasoning?3 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
November 3, 2020 11:40 am

This is traditional Italian seasoning, similar to what you can buy at the store!

Talg
Talg
February 17, 2021 2:07 pm

is garlic even Italian?

Maureen
Maureen
May 27, 2020 6:23 pm

Great! I’d love to know where you got the amazing bottles you store the spice in!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
June 5, 2020 9:01 am
Reply to  Maureen

Unfortunately I do not recall! I’m sorry!!

2pots2cook
2pots2cook
August 30, 2019 5:13 am

Absolutely our cup of tea ! Thank you and enjoy your weekend :-)5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:15 am
Reply to  2pots2cook

Why thank you! You as well :)

Laura Reese
Laura Reese
August 29, 2019 11:09 am

Thanks! I love this. I really prefer to make my own seasoning!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:16 am
Reply to  Laura Reese

Me too :)

Kristyn
Kristyn
August 28, 2019 11:10 am

I use this seasoning on almost everything!! I love it! Love that I could make it at home! I’ll need to make sure I always have the ingredients on hand to make it or make a huge batch!!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:17 am
Reply to  Kristyn

Now you’re set!

Sara Welch
Sara Welch
August 28, 2019 10:18 am

Love how easy this was to prepare! I always run out of Italian seasoning so this was just what I needed!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:16 am
Reply to  Sara Welch

Always comes in handy in those moments!

Emily
Emily
August 28, 2019 9:49 am

I’ve made my own taco seasoning but never Italian seasoning. This will be delish!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:17 am
Reply to  Emily

Time to try something new :)

Rachael Yerkes
Rachael Yerkes
August 28, 2019 9:47 am

The perfect seasoning!5 stars

Becky Hardin
Becky Hardin
August 30, 2019 10:17 am
Reply to  Rachael Yerkes

But it really is perfect!