No-Tomato Pasta Sauce

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This pasta sauce without tomatoes is made with puréed beets and carrots. My husband can't eat tomatoes, but with this sauce, we can still have Italian food once in a while. Serve it over cooked pasta or use it instead of canned tomatoes or tomato sauce in any recipe, just switch up the spices. I use it as a base for chili, goulash, and pizza too!

Overhead angle, looking down at a bowl of no-tomato pasta sauce.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
8

Ingredients

  • 2 (15 ounce) cans sliced carrots, drained

  • 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 medium onion, chopped

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar

  • 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning

  • 1 large bay leaf

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

    All ingredients gathered to make no-tomato pasta sauce.

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  2. Blend carrots in a blender until smooth. Add beets and blend until smooth.

    Carrots and beets blended together until smooth.

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  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.

    Onions and garlic cooking in a skillet of oil until onions are translucent.

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  4. Stir in puréed vegetables, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.

    Rest of ingredients added to pot, simmering for at least 30 minutes.

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Overhead angle, looking down at a bowl of no-tomato pasta sauce.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

63 Calories
2g Fat
11g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 63
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 0g 2%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 11g 4%
Dietary Fiber 3g 10%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 1g 3%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 50mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%
Potassium 259mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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