Mama Zuquinis Pasta Arabica - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 2 cups cooked beef (shredded or diced) or 2 cups cooked lamb (shredded or diced)
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes (Hunts)
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves, chopped
3 12 cups cooked rice or 12 cups cooked couscous

Preparation

Heat oil over medium-high heat in large saucepan until hot. Add onion; cook 3 to 5 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute or until fragrant.
Add tomatoes, broth, salt, cinnamon, coriander, pepper and cloves to saucepan; bring to a boil. Add choice of meats. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in mint.
Add sauteed zucchini and yellow squash for a side dish.