TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cut tomatoes into 1/2-inch slices. Cut tomatoes into small uniform cubes. There should be 2 cups.
• Heat half of butter in saucepan and add shallots. Cook, stirring, until wilted. Add tomatoes. Cook, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. Add cream, salt, pepper and thyme. Continue cooking about 10 minutes.
• Line bowl with sieve and pour in sauce. Press with rubber spatula to extract as much liquid as possible from solids. Reheat.