Tomato Sauce with White Stock
From: Marie-Thé, Quebec, Canada
Comments: Keep refrigerated until needed.
IngredientsPreparation
  • 5 ounces [142 g] butter
  • 4 ounces [113 g] onion
  • 4 ounces [113 g] flour
  • 4 cups [1 L] white stock
  • 4 cups [1 L] tomato puree
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] salt
  • Melt butter into a heavy bottom saucepan.
  • Lightly fry finely chopped onions stirring.
  • Sprinkle with flour stirring to make a roux; cook stirring over low heat for 10 minutes.
  • Into a clean casserole, bring together white stock and tomato puree to a boil.
  • Stir in roux stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Salt then strain sauce into a stoneware jar.
  • Leave to cool completely, onto a wire rack.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.