- Melt the butter and add the tomato paste.

- Cook the tomato paste 2—3 minutes to cook off the acidity.

- Add the fresh diced tomatoes.

- Add the bouquet garni and season with salt and pepper.

- Cover with a paper cartouche and place in the oven.

- Once thick, remove the cover and bouquet garni.

- The fondue tomate can now be used for different applications.

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