Italian Gravy

• save
• edit note

Perry Gresham

ingredients

• 2-28 oz. cans tomato purée or crushed tomatoes
• 1-6 oz. can tomato paste
• 1 quart low-sodium chicken stock
• 2 cups dry red wine (the alcohol will cook out)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 yellow onions, peeled and minced
• 6 large garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 ribs celery with leaves, minced
• 1 large carrot, grated
• 1/2 cup parsley, chopped
• 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, chopped (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
• 1 tablespoon crushed oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon dried basil or 2 tablespoons fresh
• 2 whole cloves (optional)
• 1/2 tablespoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 2 tablespoons salt or to taste
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1-1 1/2 pound pork neck bones, spare ribs or chicken thighs

Source: Jeff Smith, "The Frugal Gourmet Cooks with Wine"

More top-rated recipes: