Puttanesca Meatball Sliders Recipe

Name: Puttanesca Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed; 1 tablespoon chopped capers; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided; 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs; 1/4 cup 2% milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean); 1/2 pound ground pork; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 15 dinner rolls

Servings: persons

1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
1 tablespoon chopped capers
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
1/4 cup 2% milk
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
1/2 pound ground pork
1 tablespoon canola oil
15 dinner rolls

1
Place tomatoes in a food processor; cover and process until pureed. Set aside. In a large skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add the garlic, pepper flakes and fennel; cook 2 minutes longer. Stir in the tomatoes, capers, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until thickened, about 15-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1/2 cup cheese, bread crumbs, milk, egg, parsley, garlic, pepper and salt. Crumble meat over mixture and mix well. Shape into fifteen 1-1/2-in. balls.
3
In a large skillet, brown meatballs in oil; drain. Transfer meatballs to sauce; simmer, uncovered, until a thermometer reads 160u00b0, about 15-20 minutes.
4
Place a meatball on each roll. Top with sauce and remaining cheese.
5
Freeze rolls in freezer bags. Freeze meatball mixture in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Microwave, covered, on high in a microwave-safe dish until heated through, gently stirring and adding a little water if necessary. Place a meatball on each roll and top as directed.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes, undrained, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Puttanesca Meatball Sliders falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Puttanesca Meatball Sliders

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