What Is Italian Seasoning?

Italian seasoning is a mix of dried herbs with an earthy, piney flavor that’s subtly sweet and peppery. Its origins are a bit mysterious, with some people believing it originated in Italy and others insisting it is an American invention. However, the most common understanding is that the Greeks and Romans developed Italian seasoning somewhere in the Mediterranean during ancient times. Today, fresh herbs are a staple in Italian cuisine, so the dried herb mixture is more popular in American or Italian-American home kitchens. It certainly comes in handy, lending a fast extra kick of flavor to anything from salad dressing to branzino.

Culinary Use

Italian seasoning can be used to flavor just about anything, but some of our favorite uses are in classic Italian-American dishes like meatballs, pizza or chicken Parmesan. It adds extra interest to olive oil for dipping bread or vinaigrette for salads. Or stir it into marinades to infuse your meat with woodsy, herbal flavor. Italian seasoning is a kitchen staple you will turn to again and again to help build flavor in your cooking.

Health Benefits

• Anti-Inflammatory.
• Antimicrobial.
• Antioxidant.
• Blood Flow Increased & Oxygenation of Organs.
• Memory Improvement.
• Metabolism Booster.
• Pain Reduction.
• Red Blood Cell Formation.

Nutrition Value

A tablespoon of Italian seasoning weighing 5.5 g contains:

• Calories: 15
• Total Fat: 0.5g
• Sodium: 2.4mg
• Carbohydrates: 3.4g
• Protein: 0.6g

Forms Available

• Dry Leaves