Homemade Italian Seasoning

Once you make your own Italian seasoning, it’s hard to go back to store-bought. You can tweak it to your taste, too.

Homemade Italian Seasoning Blend

Ingredients:

2 tbsp dried basil

2 tbsp dried oregano

1 tbsp dried parsley

1 tbsp dried thyme

1 tbsp dried rosemary (crushed a bit with your fingers)

1 tsp dried sage

1 tsp garlic powder (optional, but nice)

½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)

Instructions:

Mix everything together in a small bowl.

Store in an airtight container (a spice jar works great).

Give it a shake before each use to redistribute.

A couple of practical tips:

If you want a smoother blend (closer to store-bought), pulse it briefly in a coffee grinder or crush it with a mortar and pestle.

If you're using it in something like spaghetti sauce (which I know you’ve been dialing in), go a bit heavier on the basil and oregano.

For meats or roasted veggies, that touch of rosemary really stands out—don’t skip it.

How much to use:

About 1 tablespoon of this mix = 1 tablespoon store-bought Italian seasoning 😄