Baked Meatballs with Orzo in Roasted Pepper Sauce

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subheading: Meatballs:

3 tablespoons bread crumbs

2 tablespoons milk

1.1 pounds ground beef

1 egg

1 teaspoon each: smoked paprika, dried oregano, cumin

1 garlic clove, minced or grated

3 tablespoons ricotta

subheading: Orzo and sauce:

1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes

1 jar (10 oz) roasted bell peppers, drained

1 cup chicken broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

6 tablespoons olive oil, divided

1 shallot, finely chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 small eggplant, diced

7 ounces dry orzo

salt black pepper

1 teaspoon each: smoked paprika, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried basil, chili flakes

5 ounces grated mozzarella

fresh thyme, for sprinkling

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