Tomato Gravy

Southern Tomato Gravy is the ultimate comfort food made with diced tomatoes, tomato paste, vegetable broth and amazing seasonings that comes together in under 15 minutes. Full of savory flavors, creamy, rich this tomato gravy recipe always needs to be on your table. A southern dish that goes well with mashed potatoes, biscuits, pasta, or rice. Make it from scratch and you know what we are talking about, because this is and will always be a family favorite in no time.

What can I substitute for a can of diced tomatoes?

As you can see in my recipe directions below, I drained a can of diced tomatoes to get rid of all the juices. What’s left are juicy and delicious tomato pieces.

Of course a great substitute for canned diced tomatoes are garden fresh tomatoes, for example if you have some leftovers laying around in your garden use fresh tomatoes for good measure.

Keep in mind that you always have to dice and core your tomatoes, but peel them according to your preferences and taste.

Reasons why you need to try this Tomato Gravy

It has savory and tangy flavors that are seriously out of this world amazing.

Made with pantry staples that you probably have on hand, it is also truly an amazing tomato sauce that is flavorful and so satisfying just like my Spaghetti Sauce, Pomodoro Sauce or Arrabbiata Sauce.

The use of diced tomatoes and tomato paste makes the result taste aromatic and bold like in a restaurant. But you have the recipe and can make everything easily at home.

Look at my step by step pictures, because something might be familiar to you to start: my preparation of this tomato gravy recipe starts with a roux same as with Mornay Sauce.

What you need for this Tomato Gravy recipe

Butter and non dairy creamer are used for a rich and creamy base, along with vegetable broth for extra flavor. Combined with flour they give the gravy a thick and comforting texture.

The star ingredient of this tomato gravy are the drained can of diced tomatoes and paste.

However, what brings more flavor to the maximum: garlic and onion powder.

What can vegans use instead of heavy cream?

• A mix of non dairy milk and oil
• Mixing cornstarch and again any non dairy milk that you like
• Coconut cream, but it will have a coconut after taste
• Tofu and soy milk, yet keep in mind silken tofu is easier to mix.
• Cashews + 1/4 cup water for cashew cream. This works well with any other nuts you can imagine.

Heavy cream substitutes

No matter what you are cooking or making these heavy cream substitutes are great:

• Greek yoghurt plus milk. It will also work with dairy free yoghurt.
• Milk and butter
• Sour cream, or cream cheese and milk

How to make Tomato Gravy

Start with preparing the diced tomatoes. Transfer them from the can into a colander and let flow away all the juices and liquid. It doesn’t need to be perfect, but try to remove as much juice you can.

Now we turn towards making the base roux. In a pot melt butter, then whisk in flour. Pour in heavy cream, and vegetable broth while your keep stirring with a wire whisk. Use medium heat to get everything to a simmer until it thickens up. Turn on low heat.

Finally, add in tomato paste and diced tomatoes and season with a pinch and pepper.

Serve with biscuits like Cheddar Bay Biscuits or Garlic Mashed Potatoes.

How to serve Tomato Gravy

This is probably the best part, because this tomato gravy recipe is so versatile and delicious. Here are some inspirations:

With biscuits

Warm up your biscuits in the oven or microwave and then give lots and lots tomato gravy on top. This tastes also wonderful for breakfast and brunch.

With pasta

Cook up some spaghetti, penne or anything that you like. Drain and combine with tomato gravy. Top with some vegan parmesan.

With mashed potatoes

Top your mashed potatoes with southern Tomato Gravy. Such a flavorful and satisfying combo.

Leftover and storing directions

Leftovers can be used for around 4 days in the fridge.

Reheat on low temperature or use your microwave.

Other gravy recipes to try

• Sausage Gravy
• Country Gravy
• Mushroom Gravy

 

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Enjoy, Florian!