Tomato Gravy

Vegetarian
Health score
4%
Tomato Gravy
45 min.
5
276kcal

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Are you ready to elevate your culinary experience with a rich and savory Tomato Gravy? Perfect for vegetarians and packed with flavor, this delightful sauce makes an ideal companion for a variety of dishes. Whether you're slathering it over freshly cooked pasta, spooning it onto a bed of fluffy rice, or using it as a zesty dip for crusty bread, this Tomato Gravy promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this recipe combines the bright and vibrant taste of crushed tomatoes with harmonic flavors developed through sautéed onions and fragrant thyme. The finished product boasts a smooth texture enriched by heavy cream and a touch of cayenne pepper, adding just the right amount of warmth to the dish. Each serving is bursting with a well-balanced blend of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, making it both satisfying and delicious.

Imagine serving this mouthwatering Tomato Gravy to your friends and family during a cozy dinner gathering, eliciting compliments and requests for seconds. It’s not just a sauce; it’s a versatile staple that can complement any meal while being easy to whip up in the comfort of your own kitchen. So grab your apron and let’s embark on this flavorful journey to create a sauce that is bound to become a favorite!

Ingredients

  • 28 ounce canned tomatoes crushed canned
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper ()
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • tablespoons cup heavy whipping cream 
  • servings pepper freshly ground
  • medium onion finely chopped
  • 0.3 cup spring onion thinly sliced
  • sprigs thyme leaves 
  • 0.5 cup butter unsalted (1 stick)

Equipment

  • sauce pan

Directions

  1. Melt butter in a large saucepan overmedium heat.
  2. Add onions and thyme; cook,stirring often, until onions are soft andtranslucent, about 10 minutes.
  3. Add flour;stir constantly for 3 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoeswith juices; cook over medium heat, stirringoccasionally, until thickened and flavorsmeld, about 30 minutes. Discard thyme.Stir in scallions, cream, and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne.Season to taste with salt, pepper, and morecayenne, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories276kcal
Protein5.5%
Fat68.55%
Carbs25.95%

Properties

Glycemic Index
56.2
Glycemic Load
5.95
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
11.781304323155%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.19mg
Isorhamnetin
2.2mg
Kaempferol
0.38mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
9.64mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:275.63kcal
13.78%
Fat:22.21g
34.17%
Saturated Fat:13.82g
86.4%
Carbohydrates:18.92g
6.31%
Net Carbohydrates:14.81g
5.38%
Sugar:9.3g
10.33%
Cholesterol:58.97mg
19.66%
Sodium:217.44mg
9.45%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:4.01g
8.01%
Vitamin C:19.85mg
24.06%
Vitamin K:24.48µg
23.31%
Vitamin A:1148.6IU
22.97%
Manganese:0.4mg
20%
Vitamin E:2.66mg
17.71%
Fiber:4.11g
16.45%
Copper:0.33mg
16.29%
Potassium:569.78mg
16.28%
Vitamin B6:0.3mg
15.15%
Iron:2.49mg
13.84%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.33%
Vitamin B3:2.23mg
11.16%
Magnesium:40.12mg
10.03%
Folate:40.05µg
10.01%
Vitamin B2:0.14mg
8.34%
Calcium:82.87mg
8.29%
Phosphorus:80.67mg
8.07%
Vitamin B5:0.56mg
5.65%
Zinc:0.6mg
4.01%
Selenium:2.74µg
3.91%
Vitamin D:0.48µg
3.23%
Source:Epicurious