Easy Italian Seasoning

Italian seasoning is a delicious, and versatile, blend of dried herbs that is a perfection addition to pizza sauces, pasta sauces, and marinades. 

Italian Seasoning Blend

This Seasoning Blend is so easy to make, and by making your own, you know exactly what is in them. The lovely flavours of this seasoning allows it to perfectly blend with so many dishes from roasts, chicken, beef, lamb, fish, potatoes and even bread or damper. This is one staple that you will love having in your pantry!

To make this seasoning, all you need to do is measure out the herbs, mix together and store in an airtight container. When stored in an airtight container in a cool, dark place, it will stay fresh for up to six months.

If you grow and dry your own herbs, you can easily whip up a batch of this with your freshly dried herbs.

Making the Blend

To make around ¾ cup of this delicious blend, you will need:

• 2 TBSP dried oregano
• 2 TBSP dried basil
• 2 TBSP dried thyme
• 2 TBSP dried rosemary
• 2 TBSP dried sage
• 2 TBSP dried marjoram
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• ¼ tsp black pepper, ground
• 1 TBSP red chilli flakes, optional

Directions

Add all ingredients to a bowl.

Stir well until all spices are combined.

Store in an airtight container.

What do you use this Italian seasoning for?

Being a really versatile seasoning, it can be used in a variety of dishes including:

• Mix through pizza sauce before spreading it on homemade pizzas
• Sprinkle on vegetables before roasting
• Sprinkle over freshly popped popcorn
• Seasoning pork chops or chicken
• Add some to bread, focaccia or damper recipes
• Whisk with balsamic vinegar and olive oil for a vinaigrette/ dressing
• Use in meatballs, meatloaf, spaghetti bolognaise / spaghetti sauce / lasagne
• Add to soups or stews for a delicious flavour
• Mix a little to some plain Greek yoghurt for a delicious ranch-like snack
• Add to marinades for a lovely flavour
• Mix a little with some butter and spread on toasted sandwiches or bread sticks

More about Herbs 

• Dehydrate Celery
• Make Celery Salt
• Uses for Rosemary
• Growing Basil
• Using Turmeric
• Garlic Bread Seasoning
• How to Grow, Harvest and Preserve Basil
• Dehydrate Celery
• Homemade Garlic Powder
• Easy Italian Seasoning
• Homemade Chicken Stock 
• Hollandaise Sauce
• Homemade Minced Garlic
• Homemade BBQ Dry Rub Seasoning

Easy Italian Seasoning

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Italian seasoning is a delicious, and versatile, blend of dried herbs that is a perfection addition to pizza sauces, pasta sauces, and marinades. 

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Servings 1 cup

Calories 136 kcal

Cuisine Italian

Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Ingredients

 

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• ▢ 2 TBSP dried oregano
• ▢ 2 TBSP dried basil
• ▢ 2 TBSP dried thyme
• ▢ 2 TBSP dried rosemary
• ▢ 2 TBSP dried sage
• ▢ 2 TBSP dried marjoram
• ▢ 1 tsp garlic powder
• ▢ 1/4 tsp black pepper, ground
• ▢ 1 TBSP red chilli flakes, optional

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Instructions

 

• Add all ingredients to a bowl.
  
• Stir well until all spices are combined.
  
• Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
  

Nutrition

Calories: 136kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 733mg | Potassium: 735mg | Fiber: 18g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 3589IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 716mg | Iron: 28mg

Nutritional information is an estimate and provided as a courtesy. The values may vary according to the ingredients and tools that are used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed information.

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