For those who have a nightshade intolerance, I’ve got an AIP Marinara Sauce just for you! This sauce is Paleo, AIP, and Whole30. The texture and flavor is similar to traditional marinara sauce.

This Nightshade Free Marinara Sauce has inspired so many new and exciting recipes. You can use this sauce on pizza, spaghetti squash, stews, or pretty much any recipe that calls for tomato or marinara sauce.
What Is AIP Marinara Sauce?
AIP Marinara Sauce is sometimes referred to as Nomato Sauce. It is a marinara sauce that contains no nightshades.

If you aren’t familiar with nightshades, they are members of the Solanaceae family which includes both edible and non-edible plants. They contain certain compounds such as lectins which can make them troublesome, especially for those that are dealing with autoimmune conditions. These plants include:
- Tomatoes
- Bell Peppers
- Hot Peppers
- Paprika
- Goji Berries
- Eggplant
- Potatoes
- Pimentos
- Ashwagandha
Just to name a few. There are more than two thousand plant species in the nightshade family.
How To Make AIP Marinara Sauce
This AIP Marinara Sauce is made with a simple blend of carrots, celery, beets, onions, Apple Cider Vinegar, garlic, basil, oregano, and bone broth. This sauce is so easy to make. It is also healthy and just as satisfying as traditional marinara sauces.
Place your beets onto a sheet pan and into a 400 F. for at least 20 minutes. Be sure to pierce your beet with a fork to find out if it is done roasting. You will know that it is roasted when you are able to pierce a fork into it.
Place the garlic and onion into a cast iron skillet with Avocado Oil. Saute until the onion is soft. Add in the carrots and celery and saute for a few minutes. Add 1 cup Bone Broth along with basil, oregano, and sea salt. Allow it to simmer for at least 10 minutes or until the veggies have softened. Let cool.
Transfer the mixture along with the roasted beet to a blender. Add the Apple Cider Vinegar and blend until you have reached the desired texture.

Can I Freeze This Sauce?
This Nomato Sauce stores well in the freezer for several months which means that you can make an extra batch of this sauce and freeze it for a later time.
What Can I Pair This AIP Marinara Sauce with?
If you are Paleo or AIP, this AIP Marinara Sauce pairs well with Spaghetti Squash or Zoodles (otherwise known as Zucchini Noodles). You can also use this sauce as a base on a pizza.

Whether you have a nightshade intolerance or are just looking to change up a recipe in your dinner rotation, I hope you enjoy this AIP Marinara Sauce as much as my family does.

AIP Marinara Sauce
For those who have a nightshade intolerance, I've got an AIP Marinara Sauce just for you! This sauce is Paleo, AIP, and Whole30. The texture and flavor is similar to traditional marinara sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp. Avocado Oil
- 2 Garlic Cloves, minced
- 1 Yellow Onion, chopped
- 2 Cups Carrots, cut into chunks
- 1 Cup Celery, chopped
- 2 Beets, roasted and cut into chunks
- 1 tbsp. Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tbsp. Basil
- 1 tsp. Oregano
- 1 tsp. Sea Salt
- 1 Cup Bone Broth
Instructions
- Place your beets onto a sheet pan and into a 400 F. for at least 20 minutes. Pierce your beet with a fork to find out if it is done roasting.
- Place the garlic and onion in a cast iron skillet with Avocado Oil. Saute until the onion is soft. Add in the carrots and celery and saute for a few minutes. Add 1 cup of Bone Broth along with basil, oregano, and sea salt. Allow it to simmer for 10 minutes or until the veggies have softened. Let cool.
- Transfer this mixture along with the roasted beet to a blender. Add the Apple Cider Vinegar. Blend until you have reached the desired texture.
Nutrition Information
Yield 6 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 67 Total Fat 3g Saturated Fat 0g Trans Fat 0g Unsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 0mg Sodium 535mg Carbohydrates 9g Net Carbohydrates 0g Fiber 3g Sugar 5g Sugar Alcohols 0g Protein 3g
This is great. It can be so hard having dietary restrictions, but it doesn’t have to be with great options like this.
How interesting! I have never heard of making marinara sauce out of beets. What a fun change of pace
This looks delicious! I absolutely love any sauces.
I love the creativity in this recipe! What a great option for those who can’t have traditional marinara sauce.
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I’ve never tried a sauce like this, but it looks delicious!
This sauce looks so delicious! I’m definitely going to make this next time we have pasta!
This looks absolutely delicious, not something it would have thought of doing at all. Might have to give it a go 😀