• Italian seasoning is a mixture of herbs and spices that can be added to an array of dishes to add zest and depth of flavor. This savory seasoning is a culinary standard and no kitchen is complete without a jar of Italian seasoning nestled in its spice rack. The ingredients in Italian seasoning vary slightly between recipes and taste.
  
  

Dried Oregano Leaves

• After drying, oregano leaves should be crumbled but not quite made into a powder.
  
  

Dried Basil Leaves

• After drying, basil leaves should be crumbled coarsely.
  
  

Garlic Powder

• Garlic should be powdered as finely as possible.
  
  

Dried Rosemary

• After drying, rosemary should be left in its whole form.
  
  

Onion Powder

• Onion should be dried and powdered finely. Onion salt may be used instead of onion powder depending on taste.
  
  

Dried Thyme Leaves

• After drying, thyme should be crumbled coarsely.
  
  

Additional Ingredients

• Ingredients in Italian seasoning vary across brands and tastes. The following ingredients can be added to your Italian seasoning according to your taste: parsley, mint, sage, fennel seeds, salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes or coriander.