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Italian Seasoning Substitute

Published: Mar 13, 2023 by Claire · This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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Italian seasoning is a delicious herb blend used as a spice rub or marinade for chicken, fish and plant-based recipes. But what if you need an Italian seasoning substitute?

I have you covered with this very easy Italian seasoning recipe, as well as alternatives to use from the herbs in your pantry!

Italian seasoning in a white bowl with a small wooden spoon it next to a glass jar of herbs.
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  • What is Italian seasoning?
  • Typical Italian seasoning ingredients
  • How is Italian seasoning used?
  • Making your own Italian seasoning herb mix
  • Italian seasoning substitutes
  • Herbes de Provence
  • Oregano, basil and parsley
  • Oregano, basil and rosemary
  • Individual herbs
  • Fresh herbs
  • Frequently asked questions
  • 📖 Recipe
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What is Italian seasoning?

I did some comparisons, and there isn't a specific set of herbs or their quantities for an Italian seasoning. Different blends have, well different blends of herbs! Most often, they prioritise oregano, thyme and basil but each have other herbs included too.

While pre-prepared blends are easy to scoop off the shelves in the store, you can also make your own blend such as I do in my Italian herb chicken recipe. It's very quick and easy to do and it has the benefit of being able to choose the herbs you love most!

Typical Italian seasoning ingredients

While Italian seasoning blends are all different, they tend to have some dried herbs in common:

  • Oregano
  • Basil
  • Thyme
  • Marjoram
  • Sage

Other herbs that I have seen included are: rosemary, parsley, chives, sesame seeds, red pepper flakes, garlic powder and dried onion.

How is Italian seasoning used?

Italian herb seasoning can be used in a variety of ways, including as a marinade for meats or vegetables, or as part of a crust for fish, such as in my Italian herb crusted cod recipe.

This herb blend is also used to flavor:

  • Meatballs
  • Pizza sauces
  • Roasted vegetables
  • Chicken or turkey skewers
  • Omelettes
  • Air fryer chicken or turkey recipes

Making your own Italian seasoning herb mix

The beauty of making your own Italian seasoning substitute is that you can use the herbs you love best, and swap those in and out to preference.

It's very simple to make your own blend - simply add head to your pantry or spice rack and combine the herbs.

The recipe I like best includes oregano, basil, marjoram, thyme, parsley and sage. If I want a greater depth of flavor, perhaps for a meat dish, then I'll also add a pinch of rosemary. See the card below for more details!

individually labelled bowls of basil, parsley and oregano next to a large white bowl of herbs.

Italian seasoning substitutes

If you're out of Italian seasoning, or perhaps one or more of the herbs that you use to make your blend, there are plenty of other options!

Herbes de Provence

Herbes de Provence and Italian seasoning do have some herbs in common, making it a great swap if you are looking for a pre-prepared blend.

Typically, herbes de Provence comprises savory, thyme, marjoram, rosemary, oregano, basil and tarragon. Some blends also contain fennel seeds, bay leaf and lavender.

Find out more on my Herbes de Provence substitutes post!

Oregano, basil and parsley

For a simple alternative to Italian seasoning, you can easily head to the pantry and mix up a blend of a couple of dried herbs most of us have to hand.

I like to use a blend of oregano, basil and a little parsley in place of Italian seasoning.

1 teaspoon oregano + 1 teaspoon basil + ½ teaspoon parsley

Oregano, basil and rosemary

If you are looking for a bolder flavor, then adding rosemary always packs a punch! This blend is good for meats and vegetables.

1 teaspoon oregano + 1 teaspoon basil + ½ teaspoon rosemary

Individual herbs

While a single herb won't have the same flavor of a blend of many, using oregano, rosemary or thyme as an Italian seasoning substitute will still give you a very tasty dish!

Oregano works particularly well for meatballs or pizza sauces.

Rosemary is quite pungent, making it very suitable as the only herb used in a recipe. It's the star of my rosemary chicken breast fillets!

Thyme is quite an all-rounder in terms of use in recipes, whether in meat, fish or vegetable dishes.

Fresh herbs

Fresh herbs can also be used as a replacement for Italian seasoning if you have some growing on your windowsill or in your back yard!

Basil, parsley and rosemary are all easy to grow, and will flavor your salads, meats, fish and plant-based dishes!

Fresh herbs do not have the same strength of flavor as dried herbs, so you may wish to add a little more. If making soups or stews, then you typically add dried herbs at the start of cook time. With fresh herbs though, it's usually best to add towards the end of the cook time to keep their delicate flavor.

It is usually recommended to use three times as many fresh herbs as dried herbs.

Frequently asked questions

Can you substitute herbes de Provence for Italian seasoning?

Herbes de Provence can be used as a substitute for Italian seasoning as it shares several herbs. Some blends of herbes de Provence contain lavender, which will give it a more floral flavor than Italian seasoning.

Can you substitute Italian seasoning for oregano?

If you substitute an individual herb for Italian seasoning, oregano is a good choice for seasoning pizza sauces, meatballs or meat dishes.

Is Italian seasoning spicy?

Italian seasoning isn't spicy, unless you include red pepper flakes which are used in some blends.

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📖 Recipe

Italian seasoning in a white bowl with a wooden spoon in it next to a beige cloth.

Italian Seasoning Substitute

Claire
This Italian seasoning blends flavorful dried herbs to create a tasty seasoning for your meals!
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Prep Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 3 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine American, British, Italian
Servings 10 tablespoon
Calories 8 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 2 tablespoon dried basil
  • 2 teaspoon dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 teaspoon dried marjoram

Instructions
 

  • Add all the dried herbs to a bowl and stir to combine.
  • If you prefer a finer texture, blitz in a food processor or spice grinder.

Notes

  • It is very easy to adapt this Italian herb seasoning mix by adjusting the quantities of herbs to preference.
 
Swiss Interest Group Histamine Intolerance
All ingredients score 0 on the SIGHI list, with the exception of:
  • marjoram is not rated.

Nutrition

Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.04gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.03gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 47mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.1gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 2mg
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Hi, I’m Claire. After a diagnosis of MCAS I began to follow a low histamine diet, which has helped me manage my symptoms. Here I hope to show that a restrictive diet can still be full of flavourful meals, and help you enjoy being creative in the kitchen.

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