Copycat Auntie Anne's Marinara Dip
Description
Thick, smooth, slightly sweet copycat Auntie Anne's marinara dip for soft pretzels, pretzel bites, and pretzel dogs — made in one saucepan in 10 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced (or 1/2 tsp garlic powder)
- 1 cup 8 oz canned tomato sauce
- 2 Tbsp tomato paste
- 1 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, plus more to taste
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/8 tsp black pepper
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Add the garlic and cook 30–45 seconds until fragrant, not browned.
- Add the tomato sauce, tomato paste, sugar, Italian seasoning, onion powder, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Whisk until smooth.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, reduce heat to low, and cook uncovered 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thick enough to coat a spoon.
- Taste and adjust sugar and salt. Cool 5 minutes, then serve warm with soft pretzels or pretzel bites.
Equipment
- Small Saucepan
- Whisk
Notes
- Use plain tomato sauce, not crushed tomatoes or pasta sauce, for the right smooth texture.
- The dip thickens as it cools. Thin with a splash of water if needed.
- Keeps 1 week in the fridge or 3 months frozen.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ServingCalories: 41kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 0.3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 333mgPotassium: 183mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 264IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 14mgIron: 1mg