Homemade Moroccan Pasta Sauce With Mini Meatballs Recipe

Fresh ripe tomatoes, garlic, parsley, cilantro, and paprika and cumin are usually key to moroccan pasta sauce, with common variations including the addition of cinnamon, hot peppers, or even chickpeas. The pasta dish itself is often topped with grated edam cheese. The basic moroccan pasta sauce recipe below will yield 4 to 5 cups of zesty sauce, enough for up to 1 kilogram (about 2 pounds) of spaghetti or pasta. Marble-sized kefta meatballs are a classic but optional addition. If your kids are unfamiliar with moroccan food, they'll love these mini meatballsIf you're in a hurry and don't want to take time to stew tomatoes, replace the fresh tomatoes with an additional 280 grams (12 ounces) tomato paste, thinned with water to tomato sauce consistency.