Parmesan Crisps with Marinara Sauce - a quick appetizer idea that is so easy to prepare that you can hardly call it a recipe. With just few ingredients you can have a low-carb appetizer that everybody will enjoy.

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Ingredients

Makes about 20 crisps
1 cup (100g) Parmesan, finely grated
Freshly ground black pepper
Dry oregano
Marinara Sauce
1 pound (450g) can or fresh tomatoes, peeled and diced
1 tbsp (14g) olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 tsp (3g) sugar
1 bay leaf
1 tsp (1g) dry oregano
fresh basil
red pepper flakes, optional
salt and freshly ground black pepper

1. Preheat oven to 400F (200C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
2. Place heaping tablespoons of Parmesan at least 1 inch (3cm) apart, flattening slightly. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper and dry oregano on top of each.

3. Bake for about 6-8 minutes until golden and crisp.

4. Cool completely.

5. Prepare the marinara sauce. In a medium sauce pan heat oil over medium-low heat. Add garlic, cook few seconds then stir in diced tomatoes. Add sugar, basil, oregano, bay leaf, pepper flakes if used, salt and pepper.

6. Bring to a simmer and cook for about 20-25 minutes, until slightly reduced and thickened.

7. When done, remove from heat and let cool slightly before serving.

8. It keeps well refrigerated for up to a week or freeze until ready ...