Mystical Red Sauce

Nightshade-free and all the richness of a marinara sauce The shade of red varies depending on how big a beet you add to the pot

Authored by: Polly Pitchford, Full Spectrum Health

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  • Cooking Time: 30 minutes one hour
  • Serves: 6
  • Suitable Diets: Macrobiotic, Vegan, Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 pound carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 small beets, peeled, chopped
  • 2 Spanish onions, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 4 cups water
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 2 tablespoons Arrowroot dissolved in cold water
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/4 cup cold water to dissolve arrow root

Directions

Place vegetables, bay leaves, salt and water in large pot. Boil until very soft. Remove bay leaves. Puree vegetables, using cooking broth as needed. Return to pot. In a seperate skillet, saute garlic and spices in oil and add to sauce. Arrowroot can be added at this point for a glossy sheen and extra body. Simmer 1530 minutes, allowing flavor to improve. Adjust seasonings.