Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce
Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce blends puréed carrots and beets into a silky, subtly sweet base balanced by red wine vinegar, garlic, and Italian herbs. The result is rich and earthy with a gentle tang, ideal for coating warm pasta or spreading on pizza dough. Serve it for weeknight dinners or anytime you want a vibrant alternative to traditional tomato sauces.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 47
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 24
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Blend the carrots in a blender until smooth. Add the beets and blend until smooth.
- 3
Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook and stir until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the puréed vegetables, vinegar, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf; cover and bring to a boil. Uncover, lower the heat to low, and simmer for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
- Calories 66.83 kcal Low Source 3%
- Protein 1.38 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 11.66 g 4%
- Total Fat 1.58 g Low Source 2%
- Saturated Fat 0.22 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 361.72 mg Moderate 16%
- Dietary Fiber 2.83 g Moderate 10%
- Total Sugars 7.25 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 56.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 0.61 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 185.2 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Tomato Free Pasta Sauce is an Italian side dish recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Dried Bay Leaves, Italian Seasoning, Minced Garlic, and Olive Oil. Each serving provides about 66.83 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce?
- It is an Italian pasta recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for side dish.
- What is Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce made of?
- The main ingredients are Dried Bay Leaves, Italian Seasoning, Minced Garlic, Olive Oil, Red Wine Vinegar. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 66.83 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce healthy?
- Tomato-Free Pasta Sauce has an easyChef Pro health score of 42/100. Per serving, it provides 66.83 calories and 1.38 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 361.72 mg (16% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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