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How to Make Italian Seasoning

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Homemade Italian Seasoning Mix Recipe
This evening I wanted to make lasagna, but before I could make lasagna, I needed to make Spaghetti Sauce. And before I could make Spaghetti Sauce I had to make Italian Seasoning…

Making your own seasoning mixes allows you to tailor them to your tastes. It also gives you control over the quality and saves you a few pennies. When I make my own seasoning mixes, I am able to save even more money by using herbs that I have grown and dried myself. It is still early enough in the season for you to start an herb garden for yourself.

How to Make Italian Seasoning
 
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You can make Italian Seasoning Mix with herbs commonly found in your pantry.
Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons oregano
  • 2 tablespoons basil
  • 2 tablespoons parsley
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon thyme
  • ½ teaspoon rosemary
Directions
  1. In a small bowl, combine all of the ingredients. Mix well.
  2. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for up to 6 months. I reuse spice jars to store my spice mixes.

More spice mixes you can make from scratch:

Poultry Seasoning
Pumpkin Pie Spice
Taco Seasoning

This post is linked to the Hearth and Soul Hop, Frugal Tuesday Tip, Kitchen Tip Tuesday, and Tasty Tuesday.

About Alea Milham

Alea Milham is the owner of Premeditated Leftovers and the author of Prep-Ahead Meals from Scatch. She shares her tips for saving money and time while reducing waste in her home. Her favorite hobby, gardening, is a frugal source of organic produce for her recipes. She believes it is possible to live fully and eat well while spending less.

Comments

  4. Jane says

    May 24, 2011 at 3:35 pm

    This is a very cool idea! It definitely makes cooking Italian dishes easier.

    Thanks for sharing and also for hosting today!

    Jane
    frugalfineliving.com

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  5. Candace says

    May 25, 2011 at 6:51 pm

    I am almost finished with a bottle of Italian Seasoning. I use it all the time. I love the idea of making my own. Thank you for sharing your recipe! I've got it saved to try.

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  6. April @ The 21st Century Housewife says

    May 30, 2011 at 1:33 am

    I love that you are using spices you have grown and dried yourself for this, and what a delicious combination of herbs you have chosen. Great ideas for the herb garden as well. Thank you for sharing this post with the Hearth and Soul blog hop.

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Welcome. I'm Alea!

On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.