Tomato gravy is basically a creamier version of tomato sauce, with a mellower tomato taste. My grandmother used to make it quite often; she and grandpa put it on biscuits, plain meat, eggs, cornmeal mush, and anything they felt needed a little more flavor. Grandma didn't measure much, so it was a little hard getting an exact...
Provided by Martha Price
Categories Gravies
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Melt 4 tablespoons butter in a large, heavy saucepan or skillet - grandma used cast iron. Add onion and garlic; cook over low heat for 5 minutes.Do not brown. Add celery and cook for 4 minutes longer.
- 2. Add tomatoes, basil, oregano, thyme, and sugar to the pan. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 20 minutes. Add the remaining butter, then stir in the cream. Cook until smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes.
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