Tomato Sauce (Four portions)

Ingredients

• 1 C Tomatoes
• 1 slice Onion
• 4 Bay leaves
• 4 Cloves
• 1/2 t Sugar
• 1/2 C Water
• 2 T Butter
• 2 T Flour
• 1/2 t Salt

Instructions

1. 1In a saucepan, combine the tomatoes, onion slice, bay leaves, cloves, sugar, and water. Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. 2Remove the bay leaves. Rub the tomato mixture through a strainer to remove the solids, leaving the juice and pulp.
3. 3In a separate saucepan, melt the butter. Add the flour and salt, stirring constantly to create a roux.
4. 4Add the strained tomato juice and pulp to the roux. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the sauce reaches your desired consistency, about 10 minutes.