Italian dry seasoning

Dry Italian seasoning is a blend of herbs and spices typically used in Mediterranean cuisine to enhance the flavor of various dishes such as pastas, pizzas, sauces, meats, and salads. This seasoning usually includes ingredients like oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, and sometimes garlic powder or crushed red pepper, all dehydrated and ground.

Its origin lies in the Italian culinary tradition, where the use of aromatic herbs is essential to create intense and balanced flavors. Over time, this seasoning has become popular worldwide, especially in Latin American cuisine.

Among its properties, it stands out for its ability to provide aroma and flavor without adding calories or fats, in addition to containing antioxidant compounds inherent to the natural herbs that compose it.

In different Spanish-speaking countries, it is also known as dry Italian herb blend, Italian spice mix, or simply Italian herbs. In some regions of Latin America, it may be referred to as pasta seasoning or dry oregano and basil mix, although the most common name is dry Italian seasoning.