Tomato Gravy

A recipe for southern tomato gravy, good on pasta, meatloaf, and chicken.
Ingredients:

* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 2 cloves garlic, minced
* 4 green onions, finely chopped (white part only)
* 3 large ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, finely chopped
* 1/2 cup whipping cream
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Preparation:
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot; add garlic and green onions. Cook 5 minutes, stirring constantly.

Add chopped tomato; reduce heat and simmer 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in whipping cream and remaining ingredients; simmer, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened. Serve over chicken, fish, or pasta.
Makes 2 cups.