Not Your Grandma’s Tomato Sauce (AIP, Paleo, SCD, GF, DF Nomato Sauce)
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Not Your Grandma’s Tomato Sauce (AIP, Paleo, SCD, GF, DF Nomato Sauce)
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| Servings | Prep Time |
| 8people | 30 minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 1hour |
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Ingredients
- 1medium beet
- 2 tbsp olive oil*any cooking oil/fat works
- 1large onion
- 5cloves garlic, minced
- 3large carrots, chopped
- 1tsp garlic powder*omit for SCD
- 1tsp basil
- 1 tsp parsley
- 1/4tsp oregano
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- 1.5cups bone broth*any vegetable/chicken/beef broth works
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2-3pieces bacon or Italian sausage*optional
Instructions
- Boil one unpeeled beet for 45 minutes. Some say adding lemon juice to the water helps prevent the beet juice from leaking.
- While the beet is cooking, heat the oil in a large pot
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot, and cook for 10 minutes on medium heat
- Add the broth, carrots, and lemon juice to the pot. Also add the bacon or Italian sausage if you are using them.
- Mix the spices into the pot
- Simmer the ingredients covered for 30 minutes
- When the beet is fork tender, rinse it with cool water
- Once the beet has cooled a little, remove the skin with your fingers. It should come right off.
- Chop the beet, and add it to the pot
- Simmer an additional 15-20 minutes, or until the carrots are fork tender
- Use an immersion blender, Nutribullet, or a food processor to puree the sauce
- Adjust the seasonings to your liking and enjoy on your favorite pasta or pasta alternative