5-Minute Marinara

This is a basic Marinara sauce to use for dipping. I'll be using it Sunday for some Mini Italian Egg Rolls I'll be using at our Super Bowl Party. It freezes wonderfully, so freeze any leftovers for future appetizers. Adjust any of the ingredients to your taste.

5-MINUTE MARINARA

1 Tbsp EVOO
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes, ground in a mortar with pestle
1 Tbsp tomato paste
32 oz can crushed tomatoes
S&P
1 tsp Italian dried seasoning
1 handful flat-leaf parsley, chopped

Add the olive oil to a medium-sized saucepan over medium heat. Add the garlic and crushed pepper. When the pepper snaps and the garlic sizzles, add the tomato paste (do quickly, DON'T let the garlic burn), cook for a minute, then stir in the crushed tomatoes. Season the sauce with S&P and Italian seasoning. Cook for 5 minutes and stir in parsley.