Tomato Pesto Gravy

May 09, 2023May 9, 20230 14

Tasty Tomato Pesto Gravy Recipe

by The Chefin Gravy

Prep

5 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

25 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

Sugar

Fat

0.3g

Tomato Pesto Gravy is a delicious sauce made with pan juices, white wine, chicken stock, and sun-dried tomato pesto. This rich and flavorsome gravy is the perfect complement to your roast dinner, potatoes, or other veggies. The sauce has a unique taste and texture, and it also serves as a perfect dipping sauce for bread and fries. The use of sun-dried tomato pesto in the recipe ensures that the dish is packed with nutrition and flavor.

Instructions

1.	Preheat oven to 180°C.
2.	Collect the pan juices from the roast and place it in a jug or a bowl.
3.	Add flour to the collected pan juices and stir briskly to get rid of any lumps. Set it aside.
4.	In a saucepan, heat wine and chicken stock together on medium heat. Add sun-dried tomato pesto, salt and black pepper to the pan and stir well.
5.	Cook until the sauce is reduced and thickened.
6.	Add the pan juices-flour mixture gradually while stirring continuously until the sauce is thick and glossy. Cook the sauce for 1-2 minutes to get rid of the taste of flour.
7.	Season with salt and pepper if required, and your Tomato Pesto Gravy is ready to serve!

PROS

The Tomato Pesto Gravy is delicious and has a unique flavor.

It serves as an excellent addition to all kinds of roast dishes, potatoes, and green peas.

It can also be used as a dipping sauce for bread, fries, and other snacks.

CONS

This dish is high in sodium, so individuals on a low-salt diet should consume it in moderation.

The use of wine in the recipe makes it inappropriate for those who avoid alcohol in their food.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The sun-dried tomato pesto used in the recipe is high in antioxidants and vitamins that help to maintain good health.
The chicken stock used in the dish provides essential minerals and vitamins that are beneficial for bone health.

	pan juices , reserved from roast
	2 1/2 tablespoons plain flour
	250 ml dry white wine
	375 ml chicken stock
	3 teaspoons sun-dried tomato pesto
	salt & freshly ground black pepper