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Tomato Gravy

By John Currence

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Serve this Deep South specialty with Cream Biscuits .

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 5 cups

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
2 medium onions, finely chopped
2 sprigs thyme
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 28-ounce can crushed tomatoes
1/3 cup thinly sliced scallions
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1/8 teaspoon (or more) cayenne pepper
Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onions and thyme; cook, stirring often, until onions are soft and translucent, about 10 minutes. Add flour; stir constantly for 3 minutes. Add tomatoes with juices; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened and flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Discard thyme. Stir in scallions, cream, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cayenne, if desired.

TagsGravySauceAmericanOnionRoot VegetableVegetableThymeHerbs & SpicesCanned TomatoTomatoScallionSideDinnerNut FreeVegetarianEasySimmerBon Appétit

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