INGREDIENTS
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3 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes
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2 tablespoons butter
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 cup finely chopped onion (1 large)
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1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
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1 1/2 teaspoons sea salt or kosher salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1 1/2 cups finely shredded Gruyere or Emmentaler cheese (6 ounces)
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1/2 cup whipping cream
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1 tablespoon Armagnac or cognac (optional)