Italian Tomato Gravy Recipe

Name: Italian Tomato Gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 3 garlic cloves, chopped; Pinch red pepper flakes; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano; 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 1 onion, diced; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1/4 cup red wine; 2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes; Pinch sugar; Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
Pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
1 onion, diced
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/4 cup red wine
2 (28-ounce) cans whole peeled plum tomatoes
Pinch sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1
Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over low heat.
2
Saute the garlic, red pepper flakes, and herbs for 2 minutes until the herbs are fragrant and garlic is golden (but not overly brown.)
3
Raise the heat to medium, add onion and carrot; cook for 5 minutes until they breakdown and are soft.
4
Deglaze with red wine and reduce to evaporate the alcohol.
5
Hand crush the canned tomatoes and add to the pot, along with its liquid.
6
Add a pinch of sugar to cut down on the acidity from the tomatoes; season with salt and pepper.
7
Let simmer for 30 minutes, uncovered.

432

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 3 garlic cloves, chopped, Pinch red pepper flakes, 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, and more.

Yes, Italian Tomato Gravy falls under the General 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.

Italian Tomato Gravy

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