This recipe is inspired by Cajun Red Gravy. It's a delicious blend of fresh plum tomatoes, green bell pepper, onions, and celery. It's a wonderful recipe to serve with grits, biscuits, or different types of meat like chicken or seafood.
Heat a skillet or large pan over medium heat and pour in the oil. Once the oil is heated, add your onions, celery, green pepper, and garlic. Cook the vegetable mixture for about five minutes, or until softened.
Add the diced tomatoes and cook for an additional five minutes.
Sprinkle the all purpose flour, Cajun seasoning, thyme, and cayenne pepper over the tomato mixture. Stir constantly while cooking to make a "roux", being careful not to scorch the mixture. Cook for 1 or 2 minutes.
Add the canned tomato sauce, chicken broth, and Worcestershire sauce to the pan. Stir well until the sauce is well combined. Simmer for five minutes (or more) over medium-low heat.
Season with salt, freshly ground black pepper, and hot sauce to taste.