5 minute spicy marinara sauce

Name: 5 Minute Spicy Marinara Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tablespoon(s) olive oil; 3 clove(s) garlic, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon(s) or so crushed red pepper flakes; 1 can(s) (28 oz) chunky style crushed tomatoes; - salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon(s) italian dried seasoning; 1 tablespoon(s) dried parsley; - sugar to taste

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Kathy W

New Carlisle, OH

Updated on Jun 19, 2013

I had been looking for an easy marinara sauce. I adapted this for my taste (I don't like a lot of heat); but you can make it as spicy as you like by adding more red pepper flakes. It's great for using as a dipping sauce for veggies or bread. You can use it on pasta or pizza.

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method Stove Top

yield About 3 cups

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
3 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 teaspoon or so crushed red pepper flakes
1 can (28 oz) chunky style crushed tomatoes
- salt and pepper
1 tablespoon italian dried seasoning
1 tablespoon dried parsley
- sugar to taste

How To Make 5 minute spicy marinara sauce

Step 1

Add olive oil to medium saucepan over medium heat.

Step 2

Add garlic and crushed pepper to heated oil. When pepper snaps and garlic starts to sizzle, stir in crushed tomatoes.
Step 3

Season with salt, pepper, sugar and Italian seasoning.
Step 4

Reduce to a simmer and cook for 5 minutes and stir in parsley.
Step 5

Adjust seasonings and serve.
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