By now, it’s no secret that I have a thing for anything pizza! Whether that be calzones, deep dish Chicago pizza, thin crust, thick crust — you name it, I’m down! I think it’s because I grew up on Domino’s Pepperoni Pizza?
Anyways, is anyone else a BIG fan of the mozzarella + marinara combo?? For the longest time, I’ve been on the lookout for the perfect (simple!) Marinara dipping sauce, and we’ve made 8 different versions to date — and have landed on THE ONE!
This Simple Marinara Dip uses 7 staple ingredients and is SO flavorful! Honestly, the PERFECT dip for mozzarella sticks, pizza bites, and so much more! Gluten-free and vegetarian (+ can be made dairy-free and vegan!)
Ingredients to Make Simple Marinara Dip
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can Italian tomatoes, crushed
- ⅛ tsp sugar (optional)
- 8-10 leaves fresh basil, chopped
- fresh parmesan, grated
- salt and pepper, to taste
How to Make Simple Marinara Dip
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic powder, then stir for 2 minutes.
- Add in the Italian tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and chopped basil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Turn the heat to low, then simmer for 30 minutes, or until the marinara sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
- Pour the dip mixture into a serving bowl, then sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Serve immediately, or keep the dip covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Looking for More Easy Dip Recipes?
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- Game Day Favorite Herbed Garlic Dip (GF, DF, VG)
- Extra Cheesy Hot Nacho Dip (GF, V)
- Holiday Favorite Creamy Cranberry Dip (GF, DF, VG)
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7-Ingredient Simple Marinara Dip (GF, V)
Ingredients
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 (28 oz) can Italian tomatoes , crushed
- ⅛ tsp sugar (optional)
- 8-10 leaves fresh basil , chopped
- fresh parmesan , grated (omit if DF/VG)
- salt and pepper , to taste
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the tomato paste and garlic powder, then stir for 2 minutes.
- Add in the Italian tomatoes, salt, pepper, sugar and chopped basil. Bring the mixture to a boil.
- Turn the heat to low, then simmer for 30 minutes, or until the marinara sauce has thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasonings, if needed.
- Pour the dip mixture into a serving bowl, then sprinkle with grated parmesan.
- Serve immediately, or keep the dip covered in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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YUMMM!!!
Im so mad i didnt make this sooner!! Glad i found your dang easy marinara on Pinterest, just in time for my movie night! Thanks Michelle!
Delicious marinara!
Such a great appetizer dip recipe! We actually used it as a mini pizza sauce recipe and it turned out fantastic!
Hello, I tried this recipe last week for a finger food party with my in-laws. Super good with mozzarella sticks!
Hey Ellyn! That sounds absolutely delicious! Glad you love it!!
Bought some mozzarella sticks and made this dip. omg so good!