Lunch: Bolognese

Spoon this savory Italian meat sauce over any pasta of your choice. We love the long, ribbon-style pappardelle.

This recipe includes superfoods such as:

Cinnamon

Health benefits of Bolognese

Cinnamon is one of the best ingredients that someone with insulin sensitivity can eat. Half a teaspoon of cinnamon per day has been shown to be very effective at normalizing blood sugar levels. Cinnamon contains hydroxychalcone, which is thought to enhance the effects of insulin. It has also been suggested that Cinnamon prevents post-meal blood sugar spikes by slowing the gastric emptying rate - meaning that food digests slowly. (Reference: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11506060).

Ingredients

1 3/4 cups chopped onion
2/3 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup finely chopped carrot
6 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 pound ground beef, extra lean
1/2 pound lean ground pork
1/2 pound ground veal
1 1/2 cups canned crushed tomatoes
1 cup dry red wine
1 cup lower-sodium beef broth
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf

Instructions

Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, carrot, and garlic to pan; sauté 4 minutes. Add beef, pork, and veal to vegetable mixture. Cook 5 minutes or until browned; stir to crumble. Drain meat mixture; place in a 6-quart electric slow cooker. Stir in tomatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours. Remove and discard bay leaf.
Freezer Tip: The beauty of bolognese? It freezes well. Make it ahead to have on hand for busy weeknights.

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