Jul 14 2026
Restaurants440 MainMarinara Cup Recipe

Marinara Cup Recipe

Inspired by 440 Main
Time45m
Serves12

Make Marinara Cup Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Marinara Sauce

Method

Marinara Sauce Preparation

  1. 1

    Sauté Garlic

    In a medium saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, until fragrant.

  2. 2

    Add Tomatoes

    Pour in the crushed tomatoes and stir to combine with the garlic and olive oil.

  3. 3

    Season the Sauce

    Add the dried oregano, dried basil, salt, black pepper, and sugar. Stir well and bring the mixture to a simmer.

  4. 4

    Simmer

    Reduce the heat to low and let the sauce simmer for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Cup Assembly

  1. 5

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

  2. 6

    Prepare Pizza Dough

    Roll out the pizza dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut the dough into circles that will fit into your muffin tin.

  3. 7

    Form Cups

    Grease the muffin tin with cooking spray or oil. Press the dough circles into the muffin tin to form cups.

  4. 8

    Add Marinara Sauce

    Spoon a generous amount of the prepared marinara sauce into each dough cup.

  5. 9

    Add Cheese

    Sprinkle shredded mozzarella cheese on top of the marinara sauce, followed by a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese.

  6. 10

    Bake

    Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the dough is golden and the cheese is bubbling.

  7. 11

    Garnish and Serve

    Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh basil leaves before serving.

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