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    Nomato Sauce

    Sep 7, 2020 · 12 Comments

    September 7, 2020 by Beth 12 Comments

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    close up of bowl of pasta with nomato sauce and basil garnish

    This Nomato Sauce or no nightshade pasta sauce recipe is a veggie packed alternative to the traditional tomato-based sauce.

    bowl of pasta with sauce and basil on top

    What is the problem with nightshade vegetables?

    The reason why nightshades vegetables (such as tomatoes, eggplant, tomatillos, potatoes, ashwagandha, etc.) are problematic for many people is due to the glycoalkaloid content. Too much glycoalkaloid can actually be poisonous to anyone, and it is possible that the low-level toxic properties of nightshade vegetables contribute to health issues over time. [source]

    What is nomato sauce?

    Nomato Sauce is a no nightshade pasta sauce. It’s perfect for those with a nightshade intolerance and/or following the AIP diet.

    Can you use this nomato sauce as a nightshade free pizza sauce?

    Absolutely! In fact, I have used it on my AIP Pizza Crust recipe.

    How to make this nomato sauce recipe

    1. Add the olive oil to a stockpot over medium high heat. Next add your onion and garlic then cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

    2. Add the carrots, squash, beets, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper and stock to the pot and then cover and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until your carrots and squash are soft.

    3. Once your veggies are soft, use an immersion blender or regular blender to combine them until your sauce reaches your desired consistency. At this point the sauce will be very hot so take care when blending so you don’t burn yourself. Serve immediately.

    step by step photos of how to make nomato sauce

    Tips for making the best Nomato Sauce recipe

    • This recipe can very easily be doubled if you need a large quantity for freezing a leftovers.
    • This recipe can be used as a nightshade free pizza sauce. Check out my AIP Pizza Crust.
    • Serve with AIP pasta, sweet potato starch noodles or veggie noodles.
    • If you're looking for a meat sauce, try my Nomato Bolognese.

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    bowl on pasta with no mato sauce
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    4.67 from 3 votes

    Easy Nomato Marinara Sauce (AIP)

    This Easy Nomato Marinara Sauce (AIP) or no tomato sauce recipe is a veggie packed spaghetti sauce substitute to a traditional marinara sauce.
    Prep Time20 mins
    Cook Time30 mins
    Total Time50 mins
    Course: Condiment, Ingredient
    Cuisine: American, Italian
    Servings: 3 cups
    Calories: 236kcal
    Author: Beth Chen

    Equipment

    • Immersion Blender

    Ingredients

    • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
    • 1 Onion chopped
    • 4 Garlic cloves crushed
    • 4 Carrots about 2 cups, large, chopped into chunks
    • 2 cups Butternut Squash peeled and cubed
    • 4 small precooked Beets about 1 cup, peeled and chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Homemade Italian Seasonings
    • 1 teaspoon Salt plus additional for serving
    • 1/2 teaspoon Ground Pepper plus additional for serving AIP Reintroduction, optional
    • 1 1/2 cups Chicken Broth Homemade is best!

    Instructions

    • Add the olive oil to a stockpot over medium high heat. Next add your onion and garlic then cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
    • Add the carrots, squash, beets, Italian seasonings, salt, pepper (if using), and broth to the pot and then cover and bring to the boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium and let simmer for about 15-20 minutes or until your carrots and pumpkin are soft.
    • Once your veggies are soft, use an immersion blender or regular blender to combine them until your sauce reaches your desired consistency. At this point the sauce will be very hot so take care when blending so you don’t burn yourself. Serve immediately with your favorite pasta.

    Notes

    • This recipe can very easily be doubled if you need a large quantity for freezing a leftovers.
    • This recipe can be used as a nightshade free pizza sauce. Check out my AIP Pizza Crust. 
    • Serve with AIP pasta, sweet potato starch noodles or veggie noodles.
    • If you're looking for a meat sauce, try my Nomato Bolognese.
    • Use immediately with your favorite pasta or spiralized vegetable or freeze until you are ready to use.
    • Take care when blending so you don’t burn yourself.
    • This is the type of immersion blender used for this recipe.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1cup | Calories: 236kcal | Carbohydrates: 36g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1353mg | Potassium: 1129mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 23573IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 138mg | Iron: 3mg

    Helpful Info for All Recipes

    • I always use extra virgin olive oil in all of my recipes unless stated otherwise.
    • I always use Himalayan sea salt or Celtic sea salt, unless otherwise noted.
    • The majority of my recipes are strict AIP or include notations for reintroductions. However while I make every effort to label non-AIP ingredients and recipes sometimes they slip past me. If you have questions, please ask in advance.

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    1. Lauroe says

      February 19, 2022 at 11:12 pm

      5 stars
      Can the beets be eliminated? I have tried different nomato recipes and the beet flavor is just too strong for me.

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      • Beth says

        March 03, 2022 at 5:24 pm

        Beets aren't my thing either. They taste like dirt to me. I get it. However, I use just enough to give it the red color not enough to overpower the recipe. If you don't care about your nomato sauce being yellow (cuz of the carrots) then feel free to leave them out.

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    2. Cindy R. says

      June 27, 2021 at 9:06 pm

      5 stars
      how much in cups or weight is '4 small beets'? ...MY idea of small may not be YOUR idea of small (I don't like beets). Thanks 🙂

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      • Beth says

        June 28, 2021 at 8:48 pm

        Probably about 1 cup. And I don't love beets either. I don't taste them in this recipe.

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        • Jenna C says

          September 09, 2021 at 9:44 pm

          4 stars
          Hello! So my sauce tasted like beets SO much, I couldn’t get past that. I noticed on the back of the Trader Joe’s box it says it’s equivalent to 2 small beets. I think if I don’t buy those next time, I’ll cut the recommended amount of beets in half! My kiddo loved spaghetti with tomato sauce, but now that’s he’s allergic we can’t have it. I’m so determined to get this right!

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          • Beth says

            September 30, 2021 at 5:34 pm

            I've found that some people are really sensitive to the taste of beets. If so, you should definitely pull back. It's mostly there for coloring, not flavor anyway.

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    3. Carole Womeldorf says

      November 16, 2019 at 5:37 pm

      How do you prepare raw beets to match this recipe if you don't have a nearby Trader Joes?

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      • Beth says

        November 17, 2019 at 2:10 am

        You could boil or roast them in the oven. If you're going to roast them, I'd roughly chop them and put them on a baking sheet with some olive oil. Roast them for 30-45 minutes at 450 until done.

        Reply
    4. Cassi says

      March 20, 2018 at 8:05 pm

      Does this nomato sauce have a strong beet taste?

      Reply
      • Beth says

        March 20, 2018 at 8:36 pm

        Nope. Not at all. I'm not really a beet lover so I won't recipes that have a strong beet flavor.

        Reply
    5. Jo says

      November 19, 2017 at 10:54 pm

      Would this taste ok without garlic and onions? I can't have either.

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      • Beth says

        November 21, 2017 at 6:40 am

        Honestly, I don't know. I've never tried them without onions or garlic. There are a variety of veggies so it may still taste good just a little bland. My suggestion would be to experiment. Consider adding a bit of grated ginger, a bay leaf or fennel as a substitute.

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