Parmesan Cheese Straws with Homemade Marinara Sauce

Parmesan Cheese Straws.

INGREDIENTS
1 Sheet puff pastry thawed from a 17 1/4 ounce package.
1 Tbs of water.
1 Egg.
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese.
1/2 tspn of red pepper, cayenne

DIRECTIONS

1. Add water to egg and beat. Set egg wash aside.
2. Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. !!!IMPORTANT - FLOUR SURFACE LIBERALLY!!!
3. Roll into 14 x 10 inch rectangle.
4. Cut pastry in half lengthwise.
5. Brush both halves with egg wash.
6. Sprinkle 1/4 cup grated parmesan and 1/4 tspn red pepper evenly over one half of the divided pastry, reserving the other 1/4 of cheese and pepper for later.
7. Cover with remaining half of pastry, egg washed side facing down.
8. Gently roll with rolling pin sealing both side of pastry together.
9. Cut pastry into 3/4 inch strips across the width, 16 to 18 strips.
10. Brush strips with egg wash.
11. Sprinkle strips with remaining 1/4 cup parmesan and 1/4 tspn red pepper.
12. Grease baking sheet liberally.
13. Place strips on baking sheet 2 inches apart, pressing down ends of pastry strips to baking sheet to secure.
14. Place in preheated 400°f oven for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
15. Serve and enjoy!!! :-)

Homemade Marinara Sauce

INGREDIENTS

2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
3 Tbs chopped fresh parsley
1 tspn garlic, minced
1 tspn dried oregano
1 tspn dried basil
1 tspn salt
1/4 tspn ground black pepper
2 Tbs olive oil
1/3 cup finely diced onion
1/4 Cup white wine

DIRECTIONS

Add all ingredients to blender and blend thoroughly. Refrigerate for later use... :-)

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Patrick B.