Gravy Recipe with Tomato Paste – How to make gravy without tomatoes
Discover the art of creating a mouthwatering tomato gravy that's rich in flavor, all without the need for fresh tomatoes. This easy-to-follow recipe utilizes pantry staples to produce a thick, savory sauce that's perfect for drenching pasta, enhancing meats, or serving over rice.
Servings 6 portions
Calories 192kcal
Ingredients
- 1 onion
- 1 carrot
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 200 ml meat/vegetable stock
- 2 tbsps. sour cream
- 2 tbsps. vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp. flour
- Herbs and salt to your taste
Instructions
- Chop onion and grate carrot.
- Sauté onion in a preheated skillet with oil. It will take you up to 3 minutes to get the onion to the soft and translucent state. Now, add grated carrot and cook for additional 8-10 minutes. Keep stirring the mixture to prevent it from sticking.
- Pour stock to the skillet with sautéed vegetables. Mix.
- Add one tablespoon of tomato paste and two tablespoons of sour cream.
- Thoroughly stir the mixture to combine sour cream and tomato paste with the broth until they fully dissolve in the liquid. Add seasoning: salt, freshly ground black pepper, your favorite herbs (my top choices: dried basil and thyme). Make sure to check out whether the stock or broth you are using has already been salted or not to prevent over-salting the dish. Cook the gravy for 20 minutes.
- Add a tablespoon of flour to thicken the gravy. Evenly spread it in the skillet over the gravy and mix thoroughly. Cook for additional 2 minutes before removing it from the stove.
- Serve with your favorite side dish and roasted meat! Enjoy your meal!
Notes
*calories per 100 g