Description
This pizza seasoning recipe is the one Nonna Lucia has made for decades — a bold, flavorful blend of oregano, basil, garlic, red pepper flakes, and fennel seed. Made with love, stored with care, and sprinkled like fairy dust over pizza, focaccia, or even scrambled eggs.
Ingredients
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons dried basil
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon onion flakes
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon fennel seed, lightly crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
1. In a small bowl, combine oregano, basil, garlic powder, onion flakes, red pepper flakes, fennel seed, and thyme.
2. Rub the herbs together gently with your hands to release the natural oils and awaken the flavors.
3. Store the blend in a clean, airtight glass jar.
4. Keep in a cool, dark place — not near the stove — for up to 6 months.
5. Use on pizza, in sauces, or sprinkled on garlic bread or veggies.
Notes
For a sweeter twist, add 1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato powder.
To boost aroma, warm the seasoning in a dry pan for 30 seconds before using.
Avoid plastic storage — it dulls the flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Category: Seasoning
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tsp
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.2g
- Protein: 0.2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pizza seasoning recipe, homemade pizza spice, Italian herb blend, Nonna Lucia