Anti-Inflammatory Bolognese Sauce: Gut-Friendly Pasta Meals

• 600g or 21oz of lean beef minced
• 1 can of chopped tomatoes (400ml or 14oz)
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1 medium onion (or 2 small)
• 1 medium carrot (or 2 small)
• 1 tsp of sea salt
• 1/2 tsp of ground pepper
• 1 tsp of cinnamon
• 1 tbsp of olive oil
• Fresh basil to decorate

• Step 1:

  Finely chop the carrot and onion.

• Step 2:

  Heat the olive oil on medium in a large pan and add the crushed garlic, finely chopped onion, and carrot.

• Step 3:

  Cook for about 5 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.

• Step 4:

  Add the minced meat and brown it.

• Step 5:

  Add the tomatoes, salt, pepper, cinnamon and bring to a simmer.

• Step 6:

  Cook on low to medium for about 40 minutes, until the sauce is reduced.

• Step 7:

  Taste and add salt if needed. Make sure to stir regularly.

• Step 8:

  Once cooked, serve on zucchini noodles or on a bed of steamed broccolini and decorate with finely chopped basil leaves.

Pairs well with:
• Roasted Butternut Squash and Sweet Potato
• Roasted Tenderstem Broccoli

This delicious sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days and in the freezer for up to 3 months.