This marinara dipping sauce recipe is the best! Skip store-bought and make this perfect dipping sauce for bread sticks or to add to your next pasta dish. Made in just a few minutes, this will become your new favorite easy sauce.
WHY MAKE THIS RECIPE?
INGREDIENTS
3 tbsp Olive oil
1/2 Yellow onion
4 Cloves garlic
1/4 c Fresh basil
1 tsp Onion powder, dried oregano, sugar, salt & pepper
28 oz Whole tomatoes
28 oz Crushed tomatoes
6 oz Tomato paste
STEP 1
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
STEP 1
Next add fresh basil, oregano, sugar, salt and pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
STEP 2
Add whole tomatoes, crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Use a potato masher to break down the whole tomatoes just a bit.
STEP 3
STEP 3
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to medium-low and simmer for 20 minutes.
RECIPE NOTE
STEP 4
Add a few teaspoons of red pepper flakes or additional black pepper for an added touch of spice.