The Big Dipper Marinara Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes (or to taste)
1 tablespoon anchovy paste, optional but recommended
1 tablespoon flat leaf parsley, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation

Heat a small pot over medium heat. Add extra-virgin olive oil, 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.