ITALIAN MEATBALL SLIDERS WITH RED SAUCE
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- For the tomato sauce: Heat the olive oil in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onions and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and pepper flakes and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tomato paste, cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes, basil, thyme, 1 cup water, and some salt and pepper. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Keep warm.
- For the meatballs: Soak the panko in the milk for 10 minutes. In a large mixing bowl, combine the ground beef and pork, Parmesan, parsley, garlic, some salt and pepper and the soaked panko. Mix well to combine; do not overwork. Form into eight 2-inch balls.
- Set a large saute pan over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil. Sear the meatballs on all sides until golden brown, 6 to 7 minutes.
- Remove the thyme sprigs from the tomato sauce; add the meatballs to the sauce. Spoon some sauce over the meatballs, then top them with slices of mozzarella. Transfer to the oven and bake until the cheese is bubbly and the meatballs are cooked through, 20 to 25 minutes.
- To assemble the sliders, load one meatball onto each bun. Top with a basil leaf and secure the bun top with a bamboo skewer. Serve on a large platter with extra sauce on the side.
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Mary Micheal
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these sliders were delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
Jane Hollingworth
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
David Weilnau
[email protected]I made these sliders for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
Uk Meghna
[email protected]These sliders were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The meatballs were incredibly flavorful and the sauce was rich and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Kimberly Santos
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these sliders were delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
Zyion Williams
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]I made these sliders for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were so juicy and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Kishan Chakma
[email protected]These sliders were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were definitely worth it! The meatballs were incredibly flavorful and the sauce was rich and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these sliders were delicious! The meatballs were so moist and flavorful, and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
MD Rubell Vai
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they taste amazing! The meatballs are so tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Steven Cox
[email protected]I made these sliders for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The meatballs were so juicy and the sauce was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.
Jeevan Bhandari
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the sliders turned out perfectly. The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making these again.
Shahily Begum
[email protected]These sliders were amazing! The meatballs were incredibly flavorful and the red sauce was rich and tangy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Italian food.
Rafen Islam
[email protected]I made these sliders for my family and they loved them! The meatballs were so tender and the sauce was just the right amount of tangy and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.
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[email protected]I love how easy these sliders are to make. I was able to whip them up in no time, and they turned out perfectly. The meatballs were cooked to perfection, and the sauce was delicious.
Julius Rimmey
[email protected]These sliders were a hit at my party! The meatballs were so flavorful and juicy, and the red sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.