Mix some pizza seasoning and use it to make many tasty meals.
I often wonder how many people would say that pizza is their favorite food. It is mine, although it’s not the same these days as it was when I ate gluten. I remember growing up in New York City, where the pizza slices were bigger than my head. I had to hold it with two hands, with that delicious grease dripping down my arms. Gluten-free pizza is just not the same, unless, of course, you go to Italy. That is a gluten-free paradise, and the pizza there is better than anywhere else. Bringing back pizza dough mixes on my last trip meant that I could make delicious pizza at home, especially with the best homemade pizza seasoning recipe below.
Sure, I brought back plenty of seasoning mixes from the airport in Rome. I had packets of seasoning blends for focaccia (which I used for pizza), pomodoro, and arrabbiata. It didn’t take long for me to use them up, not to mention the many friends and family members who received them as gifts. That now leaves me with the dilemma of making exciting and flavorful mixes from scratch.
This seasoning mix contains some of my favorite herbs, especially oregano. I used to love going to pizza restaurants that had jars of oregano on the table along with the Parmesan cheese and crushed red pepper shakers. You can never have too much oregano, in my opinion, and that’s a good thing considering all the times I’ve accidentally poured too much into pasta sauce.
One of the best reasons to make any spice mix at home is that you can customize it to your liking. For example, if you don’t like fennel seed, you can omit that from this recipe. I tend to increase the garlic powder in my blend. Feel free to increase the heat with a bit more crushed red pepper flakes. Adding a little marjoram can also provide more flavor. Your home will smell like an Italian restaurant when you sprinkle this mixture on your pizza, and the flavor will transport you to a quaint café across the sea.
Delicious ways to use homemade pizza seasoning
Once made, use your savory pizza blend to flavor your pizza dough. You can mix it into the dough or sprinkle it on before adding the sauce and other toppings. You can also sprinkle it on top of the sauce or the cheese. Aside from using the best homemade pizza seasoning on a tasty, tomato- and cheese-topped pie, there are many other ways to enjoy this delightful blend of spices.
I like to use this mixture to season marinara sauce for all my favorite pasta dishes, including eggplant Parmesan and lasagna. The seasoned sauce also makes a sensational dip for breadsticks and garlic bread. It is also delicious sprinkled over chicken for spectacular flavor. It’s equally good as a bread topping with olive oil or melted butter. You can also use it to season a pot of steaming minestrone. Mix it into ground beef for savory meatballs or burgers.
How do I store leftovers?
Once you make this best homemade pizza seasoning, store it at room temperature in an airtight container in a dry place away from heat. I like to keep empty glass spice jars to use for my seasoning blends, using stickers with the date made and type of blend to help me keep track. This blend will stay fresh for up to 6 months when properly stored.
Serving suggestions
Now that you’ve made the best homemade pizza seasoning, sprinkle it generously on this Sourdough Focaccia Recipe, Gluten-Free Focaccia Recipe, or this Tomato Focaccia Recipe. Use it to flavor our Gluten-Free Pizza Dough, No-Yeast Pizza Dough, or Phyllo Dough Pizza. Turn a simple Italian Sub into a flavor-packed delight with a sprinkle of this seasoning. Use the blend instead of the other seasonings to turn this Italian Meatloaf into a pizza-flavored treat.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
- 4 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried fennel seed
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dried onion flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Combine all of the ingredients in a small bowl. For the best flavor, use a mortar and pestle or a spice grinder to lightly crush and blend the spices.
- Transfer the blended spices to an airtight container. Store in a cool, dry place and shake before each use to ensure the spices are evenly mixed.
Nutrition Info:
Nutrition information are estimates only and may vary based on the specific brands, ingredients, and portion sizes you use. This data is provided for informational purposes only.
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