
Making your own spice blend at home is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you reach for it. Store-bought Italian seasoning can be a surprisingly tricky category for anyone avoiding sesame, since shared production lines and mystery "natural flavors" make label-reading feel like a part-time job. This homemade version keeps things clean and completely in your control, using nothing but pure dried herbs you can source and verify yourself. Oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram come together in a blend that smells like a trattoria and works on everything from roasted vegetables to pasta sauces to grilled chicken. The optional sage adds a subtle earthiness, and a pinch of red pepper flakes gives it a gentle kick if you like a little heat. Stir it together in minutes, seal it in a jar, and you've got a reliable, fragrant seasoning blend ready to go for months.
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Combine the oregano, basil, thyme, crumbled rosemary, marjoram, and sage and red pepper flakes if using in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
Transfer the blend to an airtight jar or container and seal. Store at room temperature away from heat and light for up to 6 months.
