Zesty Homemade Moroccan Pasta Sauce with Mini Meatballs
"Most Moroccans make their pasta sauce from scratch with fresh, ripe tomatoes. Here's a basic recipe for Moroccan style spaghetti sauce with optional meatballs...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 kg (about 3 lbs.) of ripe tomatoes
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140 g (6 oz.) tomato paste
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1/4 cup vegetable oil
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 to 5 cloves of garlic, pressed
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley, divided
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/2 teaspoon sugar
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1/4 teaspoon turmeric
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper or black pepper to taste
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1 bay leaf (optional)
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------------ For the Kefta Meatballs ------------
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1/2 kg (1 lb.) ground beef
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons paprika
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1 teaspoon cumin
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1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
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1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 clove garlic, pressed
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3 to 4 tablespoons chopped parsley
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