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Italian Seasoning
USA (American commercial blend of Italian herbs)Available year-roundHerby, aromatic, slightly sweet
Did You Know?
Italian seasoning as a blend doesn't actually exist in Italy — it's an American invention for convenience. Real Italian cooking uses specific fresh or dried herbs for specific dishes, not a generic blend. But it remains a useful pantry staple worldwide.
Overview
USA (American commercial blend of Italian herbs) · Available year-round · herbs
Italian seasoning is a dried herb blend typically containing basil, oregano, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sage. It captures the essential herb profile of Italian Mediterranean cooking in one convenient blend.
USA (American commercial blend of Italian herbs)
Origin
Available year-round
Season
Easy
Difficulty
herbs
Category
Flavor Profile
Herbyaromaticslightly sweetMediterraneanearthy
Storage Tips
Airtight container in a cool, dark place up to 1 year.
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How to Cook with Italian Seasoning
Recipes, pairings, substitutes, and professional tips
Cooking Tips
Use in pasta sauces, pizza, soup, grilled chicken, roasted vegetables, bread. Add early in cooking for savory dishes; add near end for brighter flavor.
Best Pairings
tomatogarlicolive oilpastachickenmozzarellabell pepper
Substitutes
Equal parts dried basil + oregano, herbes de Provence (includes lavender), mixed herbs
Nutrition & Health Benefits
The nutritional profile and health properties of Italian Seasoning
Nutrition Highlights
fat
4.1
carbs
57.7
fiber
37.8
protein
11.3
calories
265
Quick Facts
Categoryherbs
OriginUSA (American commercial blend of Italian herbs)
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Health Benefits
Rich in antioxidants (rosmarinic acid from rosemary, thymol from thyme). Anti-inflammatory herbs combined.
Italian Seasoning Photos
3 photos showcasing Italian Seasoning in its many forms
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Italian Seasoning
herbs
OriginUSA (American commercial blend of Italian herbs)
SeasonAvailable year-round
DifficultyEasy
Flavor Notes
Herbyaromaticslightly sweetMediterraneanearthy
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tomatogarlicolive oilpastachickenmozzarellabell pepper
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