Homemade Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe Recipe

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A simple Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe made from pantry ingredients. It's a great little back-pocket secret ingredient that'll spice up any dish.

Red and green Italian Seasoning mixture pictured in a clear glass straight sided cup with little antique spoon. Pictured on a cream colored fringed napkin. — Italian Seasoning | Le Erbe Piccanti

This recipe was inspired by a bottle of Le Erbe Piccanti that we picked up at Antiqa Macelleria Falorni in Tuscany. We use it almost daily! It's spicy flavor is the perfect addition to any dish that needs a little heat!

Surprisingly, we have not been able to purchase Le Erbe Piccanti in the United States. So, we came up with a copycat recipe!

Add a little of this Italian Seasoning to season some olive oil for dipping bread. We love to add this to charcuterie boards.

What is in Italian Seasoning?

This easy recipe can be quickly put together from common pantry ingredients:

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Red Pepper Flakes - This common American pantry ingredient is typically made up of a mix of peppers, mostly Cayenne. Another pepper to try is the Italian Il Peperoncino. Known as "little devil", this variety, by comparison, will bring a little more heat to your dish than Cayenne!
Italian Flat-Leaf Parsley - Strong, bright in flavor.
Garlic Salt
Salt - Ordinary Table Salt or Diamond Chrystal Kosher Salt

White bowl with Italian Seasoning spices arranged in a circle and labeled clockwise from top: Italian Parsley, Garlic Salt, Red Pepper, and Salt. Bowl is placed on a off white, fringed napkin on a white marble background.

How to Make Homemade Italian Seasoning

How do you make Italian Seasoning from Scratch?

3 Tablespoons Red Pepper Flakes
2 Tablespoons Italian Parsley
½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt
½ Teaspoon Salt
Combine Ingredients. Store in an airtight container.

How to Use Italian Seasoning

Of course, It's great on plate of spaghetti with a drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Similarly, It's the perfect spicy addition to pasta sauces like our Bison Pasta and amazing on roasted vegetables. Try it as a dipping seasoning with Extra Virgin Olive Oil for crostini on charcuterie boards or for that extra kick in your eggs or avocado toast! Basically, the possibilities are endless!

Bison Pasta made with rotini pictured in a white bowl, topped with freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano. Fork in bowl on right side. Muted blue and white stripped towel placed on upper left side of image. Three small pieces of Parmigiano-Reggiano pictured in upper right corner next to a small micro-plane grater.

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Homemade Italian Seasoning Recipe

A simple recipe for Homemade Italian Seasoning made from pantry ingredients. Perfect way to add a little spice to your favorite dish!

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Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

Servings: Teaspoons

Calories: 5kcal

Author: Seanna Borrows

Equipment

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mason jar

Ingredients

▢ 3 Tablespoons Red Pepper Flakes
▢ 2 Tablespoons Dried Italian Parsley
▢ ½ Teaspoon Garlic Salt
▢ ½ Teaspoon Salt

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Instructions

Add all ingredients to a small bowl or mason jar.
Stir or shake well until fully combined.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to six months.

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Ways to Customize Your Blend

This version lets you skip store-bought blends and control the heat, quality, and ingredients yourself.

Milder Version: Use one tablespoon red pepper flakes instead of three.
Garlic Lovers: Use one teaspoon garlic powder instead of garlic salt for more punch.
Herby Twist: Add one teaspoon dried oregano or thyme for more classic Italian flavor.
Traditional Version: A classic store-bought blend usually includes basil, oregano, rosemary, thyme, and marjoram. Ours is simplified to let the spice shine and make it easier to whip up from pantry staples.