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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Opyemu Ivan
[email protected]These sliders were a hit at my party!
Hayaati Mahamad
[email protected]I'll definitely be making these again.
Jeff Hicks
[email protected]Easy to make and so tasty!
michael jenkins
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Frances Chandler
[email protected]These sliders were a bit bland. I think I would have added more spices to the meatballs.
Patrick Clemons
[email protected]The meatballs were a bit dry, but the red sauce was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would make sure to cook the meatballs for less time.
Yeashin Hawladar
[email protected]These sliders were a bit too greasy for my taste. I think I would have preferred to bake the meatballs instead of frying them.
Amr mostafa
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of meatballs, but these sliders changed my mind. The meatballs were so tender and flavorful, and the red sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Wusqa Jawad
[email protected]These sliders are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make them ahead of time and just pop them in the oven when I'm ready to serve.
Husnain yaseen Husnain yaseen
[email protected]The flavors in this recipe are amazing! The meatballs are packed with flavor and the red sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and tangy. I highly recommend this recipe.
Lake Strickland
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the meatballs turned out perfectly. They were so tender and juicy. I will definitely be making these again.
khaled hassen
[email protected]These Italian meatball sliders were a hit at my party! The meatballs were moist and flavorful, and the red sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.