This hearty Grandpa’s Gravy is a comforting, rustic sauce that combines the bright acidity of plum tomatoes with the earthy depth of mushrooms and aromatic herbs. The long simmering process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a thick, luxurious consistency perfect for coating pasta or serving over meat. With simple ingredients like onion, garlic, and dried herbs, it delivers a complex, home-style taste without any fuss. It’s an ideal addition to family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, bringing warmth and satisfaction to the table.
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Description
This hearty Grandpa's Gravy is a comforting, rustic sauce that combines the bright acidity of plum tomatoes with the earthy depth of mushrooms and aromatic herbs. The long simmering process allows the flavors to meld beautifully, creating a thick, luxurious consistency perfect for coating pasta or serving over meat. With simple ingredients like onion, garlic, and dried herbs, it delivers a complex, home-style taste without any fuss. It&# 226;ÂÂs an ideal addition to family dinners or cozy weeknight meals, bringing warmth and satisfaction to the table.Ingredients
Directions
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Combine tomato puree, chopped onion, bay leaf, crushed garlic, whole plum tomatoes, and chopped mushrooms in a large covered pot.
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Add 2 tablespoons sugar, 2 tablespoons dried oregano, 2 tablespoons dried basil, 1 pinch red pepper, 6 ounces tomato paste, 1 cup dry white wine, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt and pepper to taste to the pot.
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Stir all ingredients together thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
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Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium-low heat, then cover the pot.
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Simmer the gravy for three hours, stirring occasionally, until it reaches the desired thickness.
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If the gravy becomes too thick, thin it with a little water. If it is too thin, uncover the pot and simmer over very low heat for an additional 30 to 45 minutes.
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Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 535.5kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 6.8g11%
- Saturated Fat 0.6g3%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 101.1mg5%
- Total Carbohydrate 117.7g40%
- Dietary Fiber 30.9g124%
- Sugars 43.2g
- Protein 25.1g51%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
For a seafood variation, omit the pork (if added) and add three or four medium, fresh, cleaned blue crabs during the last hour of simmering. Let the sauce rest for 30 minutes, then strain out the crab shells and discard them before serving.
Serve this rich gravy with your favorite pasta cooked al dente, topped with grated Parmesan cheese and crusty Italian bread for dipping.
Adjust the salt and pepper to your personal preference, keeping in mind that the tomato paste and wine can add varying levels of salinity and acidity.
