====== Tomato Gravy ======
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===== Ingredients =====
  * 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
  * 2 medium onions, finely chopped
  * 2 sprigs thyme
  * 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  * 1 28-oz. 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
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===== Info =====
  * **Prep:** -
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  * **Serves:** 5 cups
  * [[http://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/tomato-gravy|Source]]


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===== Directions =====
  - 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 occassionally, until thickened and flavors meld, about 30 minutes. Discard thyme. 
  - Stir in scallions, cream, and 1/8 tsp. cayenne. 
  - Season to taste with salt, pepper, and more cayenne, if desired.

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