Marinara Dipping Sauce
An easy marinara sauce that’s great for dipping your favorite snacks and appetizers.
Servings 10
Calories 43kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced or pressed
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 28 ounces canned crushed tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- Crushed red pepper flakes optional
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a 2 quart pot over medium heat.
- When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook, stirring frequently, until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.
- Add the Italian seasoning and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more.
- Add the tomatoes, salt, and pepper, stir to combine, and bring to a simmer. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes or up to an hour.
- Serve topped with crushed red pepper flakes if desired in bowls for dipping your favorite appetizers and snacks such as mozzarella sticks, fried ravioli, or garlic bread.
Notes
Tips for customizing marinara dipping sauce
- Swap the crushed tomatoes for canned diced tomatoes
- Instead of Italian seasoning, try a mix of your favorite fresh Italian herbs such as oregano and rosemary (use 3 teaspoons of fresh herbs instead of 1 teaspoon dried)
- Use more or less garlic to taste
- Add a pinch of sugar if it is too acidic for you
Nutrition
Calories: 43kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 338mg | Potassium: 252mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 175IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 1mg
