AIP No-Cook Not-Tomato Sauce (Paleo, Whole30)

Missin’ tomato sauce on the Paleo Autoimmune Protocol? My no-nonsense AIP No-Cook Not-Tomato Sauce is here to save the day.

Great news…it’s also Whole30 friendly, nightshade-free, gluten-free, and dairy-free!

My favorite part about this sauce, other than how close it tastes to the real thing, is that you don’t even have to cook it. As long as you have some pre-cooked beets and also some pre-cooked pumpkin puree on hand, you won’t even have to lift a pot or pan!

You simply add all of the ingredients to a high-speed blender and puree. Then next you’ll store the sauce in airtight jars with BPA-free, non-corrosive lids (or your favorite food-safe containers) in your fridge or freezer until ready to use in your favorite recipes!

Read on to learn how to skip the canned tomato sauce and live it up without a nightshade in sight with this tasty and fast staple recipe.

Why go tomato-free with your tomato sauce?

First off, I’m sorry I waited this long to share my recipe here with you on its own! I do have a balsamic version of this sauce in my yummy 30-Minute AIP Veal Parmigiana that is easy as well. But now you can access just the tomato sauce and print it out or bookmark to keep on hand – right here.

Nightshades are one of the inflammatory food groups that are temporarily eliminated on the Paleo AIP. They contain lectins and other properties that can be harsh on an already-leaky gut (and may in fact be a contributing factor to gut permeability).

So while you’re doing the elimination phase of the protocol, nightshades are off the plate for just a little while. The good news is that, in the meantime, this tomato sauce will fill in the tomato-less gaps in your favorite recipes.

What to serve your AIP No-Cook Not-Tomato Sauce in:

Spaghetti with meat sauce (these cassava spaghetti noodles are BOMB for making anti-inflammatory spaghetti)

Served over zoodles (aka spiralized zucchini noodles) with a sprinkle of “cheesy” nutritional yeast

Casseroles (like this popular Italian Chicken Bake from my friend over at It’s All About AIP

Soups (use it as you would tomato sauce in Greek, Italian, or even raw veggie soups like an AIP gazpacho)

Stews (hello, AIP Irish Stew!)

Nightshade-free meat chili (check out my AIP Capsule Meal Plan that includes an AWESOME AIP Blender Chili!)

Want more tomato-less recipes and condiments that taste like tomatoes?

Give these yummies a try! You’ll love how easy they are to make and how they help you to no longer miss that tomato flavor, color, and texture.

AIP No-Cook Ketchup

AIP Not-Tomato Fennel Soup

AIP No-Cook BBQ Sauce

AIP Microwave Salsa

What tasty eats can you dream up for this AIP No-Cook Not-Tomato Sauce?

I’d love to hear all about the creative ways you’d like to use this tomato sauce substitute. Let me know in the comments!

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AIP No-Cook Not-Tomato Sauce

A nightshade-free AIP No-Cook Not-Tomato Sauce for your favorite recipes! Paleo Autoimmune Protocol and Whole30 compliant.

Course sauce

Keyword sauce

Prep Time 4 minutes minutes

Equipment

• High-Speed Blender OR Immersion Blender
• Storage Jar

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cooked, sliced beets
• 1 cup pumpkin puree
• 3 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tbsp olive oil
• ¼ cup bone broth or water (plus more to thin as desired)
• 2 to 4 large garlic cloves
• 1 tsp Himalayan salt
• ½ tsp dulse powder (optional)
• ½ tsp onion powder
• ½ tsp ginger powder
• 2 Tbsp Italian seasoning (optional, or herbs of your choice)

Instructions

• Add all ingredients to a high-speed blender. Puree until smooth.
• Thin with extra bone broth or water if desired.
• Use in your favorite recipes as a tomato sauce replacement.
• Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze in small portions for longer storage.

Notes

Easily doubles, triples, and quadruples for getting ahead with batch cooking and meal prep!

For a chunkier texture, pulse in the blender until desired texture.

For a thinner sauce, add 2 Tbsp more water or broth at a time until desired thickness.

For a more orange sauce, use cooked orange beets instead of cooked red beets.

 

GOODIES USED IN THIS RECIPE:

Cooked Beets

Pumpkin Puree

Mason Storage Jars

BPA-Free Storage Lids

Vitamix Blender