Tomato Gravy

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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  • Serves: 5 cups
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Directions

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