Name: Tomato Gravy over Rice (Standard)
Prep time: 18 min
Cook time: 27 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Vegetable Oil; 1 Onion-chopped; 2 cloves Garlic-minced; 28 oz Crushed Tomatoes; 1 tsp Dried Oregano; 1/2 tsp Dried Basil; 1/4 tsp Red Pepper Flakes; 1 tsp Sugar; 2 cups Long Grain Rice; 4 cups Water; 1/2 tsp Salt

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A comforting and easy-to-make tomato gravy served over fluffy rice. This is a classic, budget-friendly dish perfect for a weeknight meal.

Total 45 min

Serves 4

Steps 5

Ingredients 13

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Base
2 tbsp 30 mL Vegetable Oil
1 1 medium Onion-chopped
2 cloves 6 mL Garlic-minced
Sauce
28 oz 794 g Crushed Tomatoes
1 tsp 5 mL Dried Oregano
tsp 2.5 mL Dried Basil
tsp 1.25 mL Red Pepper Flakes
1 tsp 5 mL Sugar
Salt to taste
Black Pepper to taste
Rice
2 cups 340 g Long Grain Rice
4 cups 946 mL Water
tsp 2.5 mL Salt

Equipment

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Instructions

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Cook the Rice: In a medium saucepan, combine Rice and Water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until all water is absorbed. Fluff with a fork and set aside.
Prepare the Base: In a large skillet or saucepan, heat Vegetable Oil over medium heat. Add Onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Add Garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
Make the Sauce: Add Crushed Tomatoes, Dried Oregano, Dried Basil, Red Pepper Flakes, and Sugar to the skillet. Season with Salt and Black Pepper to taste.
Simmer the Gravy: Bring the sauce to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve: Spoon the Tomato Gravy over the cooked Rice. Serve immediately.