Flavorful Homemade Italian Seasoning
By Emily Richter
12/2/2025
Make your own Homemade Italian Seasoning with just 10 ingredients you likely already have in your spice cupboard, and you’ll be on your way to the most flavorful recipes in no time. I love the flavor combination of this Italian seasoning + the fact that it’s not packed with any filler ingredients. I honestly haven’t needed store-bought Italian seasoning since developing this perfect blend. I hope you love it as much as I do ❤️.
Keep a batch of this Italian seasoning on hand for making my ground turkey skillet, Italian meatballs , homemade marinara sauce and so much more.
what makes this blend great
If you’ve ever purchased store bought Italian seasoning you have probably bought a spice jar that is full of dried green herbs. Flavorful yet lacking a little something. I made a classic Italian seasoning but elevated the recipe with a coarse salt and garlic.
Common spices: This Italian seasoning features common spices that I’m betting you already have in your spice cupboard.
A little salt goes a long way: Many Italian seasonings only feature dried herbs, but my blend takes things up a notch with a little salt and garlic — two amazing flavor enhancers.
So versatile: Italian seasoning isn’t just for Italian-inspired dishes! it’s an incredible spice blend for beef marinades, as a spice rub for chicken, on scrambled eggs and more!
Featured Comment
“Wonderful and great! Forget buying any other Italian seasoning, just make your own! I added more crushed red chili because I like a little spice. Thanks for the great recipe!” – Thomas
What’s in Homemade Italian Seasoning
- Dried oregano: Oregano is essential to this spice blend. It’s a classic flavor found on most Italian dishes. Don’t skip it!
- Dried basil: This adds a sweet and bright flavor that pairs perfectly with Italian dishes.
- Dried thyme: Thyme is also a staple herb in Italian cooking, and adds an earthy and almost minty flavor.
- Dried sage: Sage pairs so well with richer ingredients, which is why it’s often found in Italian recipes. It’s crucial to this spice blend.
- Dried parsley: Parsley adds bright flavor that helps balances out the stronger herbs in this spice blend.
- Dried rosemary: Rosemary is woody and peppery and makes this Italian seasoning spice blend more complex. I would not recommend skipping this one either!
- Garlic powder: Garlic powder is less traditional in Italian seasonings, but is a great flavor enhancer and brings out the savory flavors of the rest of the herbs.
- Red pepper flakes: Just the right amount of heat! Feel free to skip it if you don’t like spice. Or even increase it if you like things a little hotter like me.
- Paprika: Paprika is smoky and adds great depth to this spice blend.
- Salt: I like to add a little kosher salt to my Italian seasoning blend. It’s a flavor enhancer and adds a lot to this blend. Don’t skip it!
For the full recipe, scroll down to the recipe card for a list of ingredient amounts and instructions.
Variations & Easy Swaps
Make it spicier: Increase the red pepper flakes or even a dash of cayenne if you like things more on the spicy side.
Make it salt-free: Working with a saltier dish? Feel free to either reduce or omit the salt.
Make it sweeter: Increase the basil for a sweeter finish to this Italian seasoning.
here’s a tip
This Italian seasoning includes salt and garlic, which many store-bought Italian seasonings do not. If you’re using this as an Italian seasoning blend in a recipe, you may not need to add additional salt if the recipe calls for it.
How to Use It
- Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup
- Chicken Parmesan Meatball Skillet
- Homemade Croutons
- Flavorful Chicken Noodle Soup
- Ground Turkey Pasta
More Homemade Seasonings to Try
- Homemade Chili Seasoning
- Homemade Moroccan Spice Blend
- Simple Old Bay Seasoning
- Flavorful Steak Taco Seasoning
- Easy Pot Roast Seasoning
Storage Tips
Store this Italian seasoning in a sealed container in a cool dark place. It will last for up to 6 months when kept in an airtight container. I have these spice jars below in my spice cupboard, and absolutely love them ⤵️.
Glass
Spice Jars
Organize your homemade spices with this empty glass spice jar set!
Ingredients1x2x3x
- ▢ 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- ▢ 2 tablespoons dried basil
- ▢ 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- ▢ 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
- ▢ 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- ▢ 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- ▢ 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- ▢ 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- ▢ 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ▢ ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the Italian seasoning into a jar.
- Cover the jar and shake until all the ingredients are combined.
- Store in a cool dark place.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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Photography: photos taken in this post are by Ashley McGlaughlin from The Edible Perspective.
Italian Seasoning
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons dried basil
- 2 tablespoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried sage leaves
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 2 teaspoons dried rosemary
- 2 teaspoons garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- ⅛ teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Place all of the ingredients for the Italian seasoning into a jar.
- Cover the jar and shake until all the ingredients are combined.
- Store in a cool dark place.
