Placeholder image with text: "Image Coming Soon" and leaf illustrations.

The Big Dipper: Simple Marinara Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)

  • 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

  • 1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes

  • 1 tablespoon anchovy paste, optional but recommended

  • 1 tablespoon chopped flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 can crushed tomatoes (15 ounces)

  • Salt and pepper

Directions

Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add EVOO, garlic, pepper flakes and anchovy paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add parsley, tomatoes, salt and pepper. Stir sauce, bring to a bubble and simmer 5 minutes over low heat then place in small bowl and serve.