Description
Italian seasoning is a delicious herb mix that goes into many of our favorite recipes! It can be store-bought, but it is super easy to make yourself (and likely will taste better). It goes deliciously in soups, sauces, on pizza, or in pasta!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tbsp homemade dried oregano (yield from 6 sprigs of fresh oregano).
- 2 tbsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp dried parsley
- 2 tbsp dried rosemary
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
- 1 tbsp red chili flakes
- 1 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
Homemade Dried Oregano
- Gather 6 sprigs of fresh oregano. A sprig is a branch roughly 4″ to 6″ long. Wash your oregano sprigs in cool, running water, and then pat them dry.
- Place the sprigs in a single layer on a dehydrator tray, ensuring even spacing.
- Set the food dehydrator to the lowest setting, which should be between 95°F and 125°F.
- Allow them to dry at the lowest temperature until dried, between 6 and 18 hours.
- Once dried, remove the oregano leaves and gently crumble into pieces.
Epic Italian Seasoning
- Gather your dried spices together.
- Measure out the appropriate amount of each spice, and add to a single mixing bowl.
- Once all the ingredients are added together, mix with a whisk or lightly toss until well-incorporated.
- Use a siphon or funnel to take your Italian seasoning and pour it into a small, airtight spice jar.
- Store your dried Italian seasoning in a cool, dry location until ready to use! Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Drying Time: 6 - 18 hours