Creating homemade spice blends is one of the simplest and quickest culinary tasks you can undertake. It’s always beneficial to know how to combine different spices from your pantry to whip up new and flavorful blends whenever necessary. Italian seasoning is a popular ingredient in many recipes, and making your own blend is incredibly easy!
Homemade Italian Seasoning – 5 Spices to Include
I’ve recently revamped my Italian seasoning recipe. Previously, I used both powdered and chopped versions of some spices, which often resulted in a blend that didn’t mix well. However, I’ve changed my approach. Now I exclusively use dried “leafier” versions of the spices, and as a result, my homemade Italian blend has improved significantly. The five spices I use are Oregano, Basil, Marjoram, Thyme, and Rosemary.
Additionally, I’ve streamlined the process. My new recipe yields a larger quantity and allows for the use of just one measuring tool, which is one of my favorite shortcuts. I simply use a teaspoon to measure all five spices, making it quick and easy. I dip the teaspoon into each spice jar as needed, and in no time, I’m finished! 🙂
This DIY Italian seasoning recipe yields approximately 14 teaspoons, perfect for fitting into a recycled spice container.
If you’d like to make a larger batch, you can easily adjust the measurements. Just use a tablespoon instead of a teaspoon to create a triple-sized batch, which can be stored in a larger recycled spice bottle.
All the spices needed for this blend are typically quite affordable. If you love using Italian seasoning in your cooking, this recipe is a fantastic way to ensure you can quickly prepare another batch whenever you need it while saving money.
Try this Italian seasoning blend in a homemade pizza sauce recipe—it’s super easy and delicious!
If you enjoy the simplicity of using only teaspoons for measuring, check out my Homemade Everything But The Bagel Spice Blend, which follows the same measuring method!
This post was originally published in March 2013 and updated in September 2024.
Make your own Italian seasoning easily with this quick recipe that combines five traditional Italian spices into a delightful DIY blend for your cooking.
Yield: 14 teaspoons
- 4 tsp Dried Oregano
- 3 tsp Dried Basil
- 3 tsp Dried Marjoram
- 2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 tsp Dried Crushed Rosemary
To create a larger, triple-sized version of this blend, just use a tablespoon for measuring the ingredients instead of a teaspoon.
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