Artificial Flavors Free Italian Seasoning
Making your own spice blend at home is one of the simplest ways to take control of exactly what goes into your food. Store-bought seasoning mixes often contain anti-caking agents, "natural flavors," or other additives that can be hard to trace back to a source — this recipe sidesteps all of that with nothing but pure dried herbs. Oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, and marjoram come together in a ratio that's deeply aromatic and beautifully balanced, with optional sage and red pepper flakes if you want a little earthiness or heat. The whole thing takes about two minutes to stir together and keeps in an airtight jar for up to a year, so you can batch it once and reach for it all season long. Sprinkle it over pasta, rub it onto roasted vegetables, or stir it into a tomato sauce — it brings that classic Italian herb profile to just about anything. Knowing every single ingredient in your spice rack is a small but genuinely satisfying win.
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16 servings
- 2 tbsp dried oregano
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried marjoram
- 1 tsp dried sage (optional)
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Combine the oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage and red pepper flakes, if using, in a small bowl and stir until evenly mixed.
- 2
Transfer to an airtight jar or container and store in a cool, dark place for up to 1 year.