Homemade Marinara Dipping Sauce Recipe

This homemade marinara dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment to breadsticks, mozzarella sticks, or any other appetizer you can think of. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of this savory sauce in no time.

Ingredients

• 2 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 can (28 oz) crushed tomatoes
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1. In a saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine.
4. Add the oregano, basil, salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Stir to combine.
5. Simmer the sauce for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
7. Serve warm as a dipping sauce for breadsticks or mozzarella sticks.

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