Burger King Marinara Sauce Recipe
Description
Make the famous Burger King marinara dipping sauce at home in just 15 minutes. This easy copycat is sweet, herby, garlicky, and perfect for mozzarella sticks, fries, and onion rings.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons granulated sugar, adjust to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 cup water, to thin, if needed
Instructions
- Bloom the aromatics. Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Stir for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomatoes. Stir in the tomato sauce and tomato paste until the paste is fully dissolved and the mixture is smooth.
- Season and sweeten. Add the sugar, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine. If the sauce is too thick for dipping, add water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches your preferred consistency.
- Simmer. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened and aromatic.
- Taste and serve. Taste and adjust the sugar, salt, or herbs. Serve warm with mozzarella sticks and enjoy.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Whisk or wooden spoon
- Immersion blender (optional)
Notes
Simmer low and slow for the deepest flavor.
For a silky restaurant texture, blend with an immersion blender.
Tomato acidity varies by brand, so add sugar a teaspoon at a time to balance.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding a splash of water if needed.
For a silky restaurant texture, blend with an immersion blender.
Tomato acidity varies by brand, so add sugar a teaspoon at a time to balance.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 5 days, or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently, adding a splash of water if needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 52kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 575mgPotassium: 285mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 420IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 24mgIron: 1mg