Rustic Tomato Carrot Sauce

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Counters overloaded with tomatoes??

Who else finds themselves with a produce overload sometimes?!
The summer tomatoes seem to multiply!! Combined with my tendency to over order on grocery pick up . . . I always seem to miss the weight of items & order waaaaay too much!! 

This recipe grew from a need to rid my counters of produce. In my mind, there is nothing better than homemade sauce. Tomato sauce is one of my favorites to make at home. This time I wanted a slightly different flavor profile with some added veggies for the kids!

This sauce has it all . . .
- smoky/roasted undertones
- creaminess without cream
- chunky rustic texture
- versatility: could be used in so many ways! 

Check out the recipe below!

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All roasted & ready to blend!

Look at that CREAMY texture with no dairy!!

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I paired this sauce with my favorite meatball recipe for a hearty dinner!

Basic Meatball Recipe:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup Nut Crumbs (GF, Italian style)  or  1/2 cup panko
• 1/2 cup grated cheese
• 1/2 teas. each garlic powder & sea salt

*1 grated zucchini (pat dry), optional addition to meat mixture
400 degrees for 20ish minutes.

This sauce will have you coming back all fall & winter long! Warm & cozy!! Prep a double batch & store some in the freezer for easy weeknight solutions. You could even make it into a soup by adding additional chicken or vegetable broth & a touch of your favorite milk. YUM!

Be sure to let me know if you try this recipe :)