Tomato sauce

1. 1

   Heat one tablespoon of the butter in a casserole or saucepan, and add the shallots, onions, garlic and thyme.

2. 2

   Cook, stirring, until the onions are wilted.

3. 3

   Add the tomatoes, bay leaf, salt and pepper, and bring to the boil, stirring.

4. 4

   Cover closely and let simmer 15 minutes.

5. 5

   There should be about three and one-half cups.

6. 6

   Pour the mixture into the container of a food processor or electric blender and blend thoroughly.

7. 7

   Return the mixture to a saucepan and add the cream.

8. 8

   Bring to the boil and let simmer about five minutes, stirring.

9. 9

   Put the sauce through a sieve or, preferably, a food mill, stirring to extract as much liquid as possible from any solids.

10. 10

    Reheat and swirl in the remaining two tablespoons of butter.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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