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Authentic Tasting No-Mato

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After you try this nomato sauce, you will never miss classic marinara again. Don’t let the unusual ingredients throw you. They all combine to mimic the flavors of your favorite tomato sauce! Use this delicious sauce anywhere you would normally use marinara. Make extra…you’re going to want seconds and thirds of this.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 large carrots, roughly chopped
  • 1.5 large onion, roughly chopped
  • 3 ribs of celery, roughly chopped
  • 4 ounces of red beet, roughly chopped
  • 1 bulb of fennel, roughly chopped
  • 5 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 generous handful of fresh parsley, roughly chopped
  • 1 generous handful of fresh basil, roughly chopped
  • 1 tin can of anchovies (for the oil). I like brands Crown Prince or Season, sold at most grocers
  • OR 1/2 tsp Anchovy oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce (check ingredients that it’s made fish and salt). I like Tai Kitchen Fish Sauce
  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos. I like Big Tree or Coconut Secret.
  • Juice of 2 lemons
  • 1.5 cups of water
  • 3 Tbsp apple cider or red wine vinegar
  • 2.5  Tbsp any dried Italian seasoning. I like Mccormick Perfect Pinch, sold at most grocers
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • 1/2 tsp dried parsley
  • 1/2 tsp dried garlic powder
  • Salt to taste. I add about 1/2 tsp, and then adjust as I blend if I need more.

Instructions

  1. Add olive oil to a large pan and heat to medium
  2. Add onions to the pan and sauté until translucent
  3. Once the onions are translucent, add the rest of your vegetables.  Add a little more oil if they need it.
  4. Add salt, and dry herbs of Italian Seasoning, plus dried basil and dried parsley
  5. Once the vegetables are tender enough to pierce with a fork, add the garlic, fresh parsley, and fresh basil. Cook for a minute or two, until fragrant.
  6. Add fish sauce and coconut aminos to the pan and scrape off any bits of vegetables that are in the pan.
  7. Lower the heat to low medium and cook for another minute or so to merry the flavors together
  8. Transfer to a blender and add lemon juice, water, and apple cider vinegar
  9. Blend on high until smooth, taste, and add salt if needed
  10. Store in mason jars or freezer bags

Notes

All of the amazon links for the ingredients are much cheaper if you can find them at the grocery store. Keep your eyes peeled, and go to places like Natural Grocers, Whole Foods, Sprouts or any health food store.

Omit dried basil or parsley if you don’t have them on hand. It will still yield a beautiful sauce.