Ingredients
- s3/4 pound ground pork
- 3/4 pound Italian pork sausage, casings removed
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 6 garlic cloves, chopped, divided
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley leaves
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (20-ounce) can tomato puree
- 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- Soft rolls, split horizontally
- Fresh basil leaves
- Shaved pecorino
Directions
Combine the ground pork and pork sausage, red pepper flakes, 2 cloves of the chopped garlic, panko, grated cheese, eggs, parsley, kosher salt and black pepper, to taste, in large bowl. Form into 2-inch-meatballs and set aside on a platter.
Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the meatballs and cook until brown on all sides. Transfer to plate.
Meanwhile, start the sauce. Add the 2 tablespoons of the remaining olive oil to a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the onion, and the remaining garlic. Saute until the onion begins to brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Season the onions with salt and pepper, to taste. Add the tomato puree and the tomatoes and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat, stir in the meatballs and simmer the sauce, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes.
To serve, put a meat ball on the bottom of each roll and drizzle lightly with some sauce. Top with a basil leaf and some shaved pecorino. Cover with the roll tops and transfer to a platter. Serve warm.
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By TERBOB
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By MrsAEB
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Absolutely, Positively the best meatballs that I have ever made...and that is coming from a 100% Italian mom and wife!! I must say my homemade sauce added to this wonderful recipe....BUT this goes without saying Pat and Gina Neeley you are terrific chefs and I truly enjoy watching your show as well!
By phaugens_7877058
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on June 19, 2011
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The Neelys are one of my favorite cooks behind Guy. These Meetball Sliders are awesome. These are the best tasting meatballs!!!! I do not use the Neely's sauce, because I use my own, but I imagine that is also wonderful as well. Thanks Neelys!!!!
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