Brandied Tomato Sauce (Flambe') Recipe

Name: Brandied Tomato Sauce (Flambe')
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced; 3 mushrooms, thinly sliced; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1 small leek, white part, thinly sliced; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1/4 cup madeira wine, plus; 1 tablespoon madeira wine; 3 tomatoes, chopped (or use canned); 1 cup chicken broth; 2 sprigs thyme; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 small onion, thinly sliced
3 mushrooms, thinly sliced
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1 small leek, white part, thinly sliced
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon brandy
1/4 cup madeira wine, plus
1 tablespoon madeira wine
3 tomatoes, chopped (or use canned)
1 cup chicken broth
2 sprigs thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1
Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook onion, mushrooms, shallot, leek, and salt until soft, about 7 minutes.
2
Add brandy and 1/4 cup Madeira. Turn heat to high and CAREFULLY ignite the alcohol using a match or bbq lighter (be sure your stove fan is turned off). Cook over high heat until flames die out. Reduce temperature to medium-high and cook until liquid is reduced by half.
3
Add chicken stock, tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
4
Puree in a food processor or blender. Strain if desired. Return to pan and place over medium heat. Whisk in remaining tablespoon butter, broken in small pieces, and remaining tablespoon Madeira. Season with salt and pepper to taste. spoon over cooked gnocchi or pasta.

210

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, 1/2 small onion, thinly sliced, 3 mushrooms, thinly sliced, 2 shallots, thinly sliced, and more.

Yes, Brandied Tomato Sauce (Flambe') falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Brandied Tomato Sauce (Flambe')

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