10 Minute Marinara Dipping Sauce
Every focaccia, breadstick or calzone needs a partner and this warm marinara sauce is it. Plus it comes together in about 10 minutes which means you'll be dipping in no time!
Servings 2 cups
Ingredients
- 1 small can 15 oz tomato sauce
- 1 T butter
- 1 T olive oil
- 2 large garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ teaspoon each:
- garlic powder onion powder, oregano, thyme
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Peel garlic and finely chop.In a small saucepan, heat olive oil over medium low heat. Add minced garlic. Saute for 1 minute or so on low until you can smell the garlic.
- Add butter to the pan and cook for a minute or so over medium low while bubbling. It's ok if it gets a bit brown! Just don't let it get too dark.
- Pour in tomato sauce and sprinkle in seasonings. Stir until blended. Simmer over medium low for 7-10 minutes. Taste for seasoning and correct as needed.Warm in the microwave in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 minutes until heated through. Serve alongside your favorite calzone recipe, breadstick, cheese stick or stuffed cheesy meatball alongside some cheese dipping sauce.
