2 oz olive oil
1.5 oz carrots, peeled and small-diced
1.5 oz white or yellow onion, small-diced
1 bay leaf
1 sprig thyme
1 oz all-purpose flour
1, 28-oz can crushed tomatoes
1 cup vegetable stock
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Add the carrots and onions, and allow to sweat until the onions are soft and translucent.
Add in the flour to make a roux, and cook for about a minute or two until it is blonde in color.
Stir in the bay leaf and thyme.
Add in the crushed tomatoes and vegetable stock.
Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low.
Simmer for 90 minutes, stirring often to ensure the sauce does not burn.
Once it has reduced and the flavor has had time to concentrate, remove the sauce from the heat.
Remove the bay leaf and thyme stem, and pass through a food mill.
Serve warm as desired or rapidly chill to store sauce until ready to use.
Discover the rich heritage of classic French cooking with this authentic Sauce Tomate recipe – the fifth and final of the mother sauces. Unlike Italian tomato sauces, this French version develops deep complexity through slow simmering with mirepoix, aromatic herbs, and a touch of roux for perfect thickness. Master this versatile foundation and you'll unlock countless culinary possibilities from pasta dishes to braises. The concentrated tomato flavor transforms ordinary meals into sophisticated dining experiences worth savoring. - Claude
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Servings
Makes approximately 3 cups of sauce
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Per Serving (1/4 cup) - Calories: 90; Total Fat: 5g (Saturated Fat: 0.7g); Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 210mg; Total Carbohydrates: 10g (Dietary Fiber: 2g, Sugars: 4g); Protein: 1g; Calories from Fat: 45 (50%)
*Nutrition information is provided as a general estimate only. Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients, and is based on available nutrient data. Variations may occur based on ingredient brands and preparation methods.