Nitrate & Nitrite Free Italian Herb Blend
Building your own spice blend from scratch is one of those small kitchen moves that pays off every single time you cook. Oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and optional sage and red pepper flakes come together into a fragrant, versatile mix that elevates pasta sauces, roasted vegetables, grilled proteins, and so much more. The trick of crumbling the rosemary by hand before mixing is a small but smart step — it keeps the texture consistent so every pinch of the blend delivers balanced flavor rather than a rogue needle. For anyone avoiding hidden additives, making your own seasoning blend is genuinely the safest route, since many commercial Italian seasonings can contain anti-caking agents or preservatives that aren't always obvious on the label. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it says it is: pure dried herbs, nothing else. Store it in an airtight jar in a cool, dark spot and it'll stay fragrant and potent for up to six months. Once you have a jar of this on hand, you'll find yourself reaching for it constantly.
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12 servings
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary, crumbled
- 1 tbsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried sage (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Crumble the dried rosemary between your fingers until the needles are broken into smaller, roughly uniform pieces — this ensures the blend measures and disperses evenly.
- 2
Combine the oregano, basil, thyme, crumbled rosemary, and marjoram in a small bowl, along with the sage and red pepper flakes, if using. Stir until evenly mixed.
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