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Marinara Dipping Sauce

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"Serve this traditional marinara sauce with warm bread. Garlic bread would also be delicious!" — Jackie Smith

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Original recipe makes 4 servings Change Servings

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 cloves garlic, chopped
5 tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
1 teaspoon white sugar

1/4 cup water
2 teaspoons chopped fresh basil
salt and pepper to taste

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Directions

In a large skillet, heat oil and saute garlic until light brown and softened. Be careful not to burn the garlic. Stir in tomatoes, sugar, water, basil, and salt and pepper.
Bring contents of the pan to a boil. Cover and simmer on low heat for approximately 45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve warm.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 45 mins
READY IN 55 mins

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Dec 29, 2003

After it was done cooking I drained the extra water and added 10oz. tomato paste and cooked it an extra 10 minutes. It was the best marinara sauce I've ever had!

—CHELSEASKINGIRL

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 10, 2003

The taste was good, but the dip was too watery. Maybe I did not do something quite right.

—PRAISETHELORD

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23 Ratings

Oct 30, 2004

I have used this recipe over and over again. My daughter has a food day at school and we make it and send with a loaf of french bread. I've also served it with shrimp and pasta. Many other possibilities also!

—mom2thekims

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Jun 25, 2009

Excellent simple, fresh sauce! I needed a bit more than the recipe made, so I used about 10 plum tomatoes, and chopped about 15-20 leaves of fresh basil. Also, I avoid sugar like the plague, so I add a pinch of ground cloves to counteract the acidity of the tomatoes, a trick told to me by my Italian neighbor. Made a really yummy marinara!

—CrisDee

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Feb 02, 2011

Added a little chopped onion, was great! Next time I'll try adding tomato paste, as other reviewer suggested. Thanks!

—Jen

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Sep 12, 2007

Simmer uncovered to evaporate the water, but keep a close eye on it

—Honey

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Aug 18, 2008

The key to making this sauce is the simmering time. As stated, 45 minutes need to pass before serving the sauce. Cooking uncovered is a must! If you have tomatoes from your garden this sauce will highlight the sweetness of them. Wonderful sauce! The only recommendation I have is to make extra! ;) I've added zucchini and it rocked. Thanks for the recipe.

—Reni

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Sep 12, 2007

This recipe was absolutely delicious. I too added one can of tomato paste just to give it some extra thickness for dipping. That was a great suggestion!! I will for sure make this recipe again!

—KelseyForde

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Nutrition

Calories
64 kcal
3%

Carbohydrates
7.6 g
2%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
3.7 g
6%

Fiber
1.9 g
8%

Protein
1.5 g
3%

Sodium
8 mg
< 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Marinara Dipping Sauce

Serving Size: 1/4 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 64
** Calories from Fat: 33

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 3.7g 6 %
** Saturated Fat 0.5g 3 %
** Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
** Sodium 8mg < 1 %
** Potassium 372mg 10 %
** Total Carbohydrates 7.6g 2 %
** Dietary Fiber 1.9g 8 %
** Protein 1.5g 3 %
** Sugars 5.1g
** Vitamin A 26 %
** Vitamin C 33 %
** Calcium 2 %
** Iron 5 %
** Thiamin 9 %
** Niacin 8 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 6 %
** Folate 13 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.