This sauce is great with Spiced Lamb Meatballs.Spiced Lamb Meatballs Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 2 cups tomato sauce
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- salt to taste
Directions
Heat the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 8 minutes. Stir in the seasonings and cook for 1 minute. Add the tomato sauce. Stir in the tomato paste, orange juice, honey and salt. When the mixture begins to bubble, reduce to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Cool slightly and serve as a dipping sauce with meatballs. Makes 2 cups.
NOTE: To make this sauce extra smooth, puree in a blender.
Photo by Jodi Miller