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A cozy farmhouse-style bowl of Italian turkey sausage spaghetti coated in rich, nightshade-free nomato sauce with gluten-free noodles, garnished with fresh basil on a rustic wooden table.
Sherryl Jenkins's avatarSherryl Jenkins

Italian Turkey Sausage Spaghetti with Nomato Sauce (AIP + Gluten-Free)

Savory, herby turkey sausage simmers in a thick, flavorful sauce made from carrots, beets, and sweet potato for that classic red-sauce vibe (without the nightshades).Tossed with gluten-free noodles, it’s the kind of simple, satisfying meal that proves full flavor doesn’t need a big kitchen or a big ingredient list.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Turkey Sausage
  • 1 lb ground turkey
  • 1 tsp sea salt (Dr. Recommended pink salt)
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp dried sage
  • ½ tsp dried oregano
  • ½ tsp dried basil
  • ¼ tsp crushed fennel seed (omit for strict AIP)
  • ¼ tsp turmeric (adds warmth instead of paprika)
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
For the Nomato Sauce
  • 1 cup cooked carrots
  • ½ cup roasted beets
  • ½ cup cooked sweet potato
  • ½ cup bone broth or water (adjust for thickness)
  • 2 Tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp balsamic vinegar (AIP-compliant)
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp dried basil
  • ½ tsp oregano
  • Salt to taste
For the Spaghetti
  • 8 oz gluten-free spaghetti noodles (cooked per package directions)AIP options: cassava, sweet-potato-glass, or hearts-of-palm noodles

Equipment

  • Skillet or sauté pan
  • Blender or food processor
  • Pot for pasta
  • Colander & spatula

Method
 

  1. Make the Nomato Sauce: Blend carrots, beets, sweet potato, broth, coconut aminos, balsamic, garlic, olive oil, and herbs until smooth. Adjust with more broth if needed.
  2. Cook the Turkey Sausage: Heat 1 Tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground turkey and seasonings. Brown and crumble until fully cooked, 7–9 minutes.
  3. Combine & Simmer:Pour the nomato sauce into the pan with the cooked sausage. Stir, cover, and simmer 10 minutes on low to blend flavors.
  4. Prepare the Pasta:Cook gluten-free noodles per package directions. Drain and drizzle lightly with olive oil.
  5. Assemble:Toss the noodles with the sauce or spoon the sauce over top. Garnish with chopped fresh basil or parsley.

Notes

🍋 Sher’s Italian Trick — AIP Edition

If your Nomato Sauce tastes too sweet or earthy, balance it with:
  • ½ to 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar (or apple cider vinegar)
  • A small squeeze of lemon juice near the end of cooking
  • A pinch of sea salt (or Dr. Recommended pink salt) to deepen the savory notes
That little touch of acid and salt acts the same way sugar does in tomato sauce — it rounds out the flavor, gives it that “cooked all day” richness, and makes it taste more authentically Italian.

⚖️ Macros (approx. per serving)

Calories ≈ 420 | Protein 38 g | Fat 14 g | Carbs 36 g