A classic Tomato Sauce recipe-the traditionalFrench mother sauce version, made with tomatoes

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor with fewer calories.

Heat oil or butter in a pot.

Add diced onion, carrot, and minced garlic to the pot.

Sauté until the vegetables are soft, being careful not to brown them.

If using, sprinkle flour over the vegetables and cook for 1 to 2 minutes to slightly thicken the sauce.

Pour in the crushed tomatoes and add the stock, stirring well to combine.

Add the bay leaf and thyme to the mixture.

Bring to a gentle shimmer and cover the pot.

Cook for 45 to 60 minutes, stirring occasionally.

For a smooth finish, blend the sauce or strain it through a fine sieve if desired.

Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of sugar if the tomatoes are too acidic.

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