no more 'mato marinara sauce (no tomato)

Name: No More 'Mato Marinara Sauce (No tomato)
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 1 pound(s) beets, (2 cans- whole, drained) canned or fresh (trimmed, peeled, and boiled until tender); 2 pound(s) carrots, (4 cans- sliced, drained)canned or fresh (peeled, cut, and boiled until tender); 1/2 cup(s) apple cider vinegar; 2 cup(s) water; 1 1/2 tablespoon(s) salt; 2-3 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; 2-3 tablespoon(s) basil, dried; 2 bay leaves, dried; 2 1/2 tablespoon(s) garlic powder; 1/3 cup(s) sugar; 5 large roasted red peppers, peeled and cleaned; 2 lbs small roasted tomatillos, 1/2 peeled and cut into quarters, 1/2 unpeeled and whole; 1 to 2 pound(s) ground mild italian sausage depending on how much meat you prefer

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Davori Byrdsong

Rio Rancho, NM

Updated on Feb 25, 2015

Sadly I discovered that my childhood intolerance to tomato developed into a full blown allergy. I LOVE all things tomato. This incredible substitute looks, smells, and tastes like the real thing, and can be substituted for pretty much anything that calls for a marinara-type sauce. In my quest for suitable alternatives to the death apple, I found that many people cannot have tomato.....be it because of an aforementioned allergy, or medications, health conditions, or general preference.....this is a great option. My partner couldn't tell the difference either!

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Prepared with spaghetti noodles and grilled italian sausage

prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr

method Stove Top

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 pound beets, (2 cans- whole, drained) canned or fresh (trimmed, peeled, and boiled until tender)
2 pounds carrots, (4 cans- sliced, drained)canned or fresh (peeled, cut, and boiled until tender)
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
2 cups water
1 1/2 tablespoons salt
2-3 tablespoons oregano, dried
2-3 tablespoons basil, dried
2 bay leaves, dried
2 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
1/3 cup sugar
5 large roasted red peppers, peeled and cleaned
2 lbs small roasted tomatillos, 1/2 peeled and cut into quarters, 1/2 unpeeled and whole
1 to 2 pounds ground mild italian sausage depending on how much meat you prefer

How To Make no more 'mato marinara sauce (no tomato)

Step 1

Puree all ingredients except quartered tomatillos and bay leaves completely in food processor or blender. If you do not have a large capacity blender/processor you may need to do this in a couple of batches.

Step 2

In a large pot, brown ground italian sausage. Do not drain.
Step 3

Add sauce, bay leaves, and quartered tomatillos to pot with sausage and simmer for 1 hour or until tomatillo chunks resemble stewed tomatoes. Enjoy!
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