Meatball Sliders with Tomato Sauce
"This fun dish is two recipes in one: delicious, easy meatballs and a slow-simmered tangy tomato sauce. If you have any extra sauce, toss it with your favorite green vegetable, spoon it over a bowl of creamy grits, or pair it with pork chops or other meats...."
INGREDIENTS
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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2 tablespoons tomato paste
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1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
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3 large fresh basil sprigs
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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2 (28-oz.) cans whole tomatoes, crushed
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5 teaspoons kosher salt, divided
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, divided
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1 pound ground chuck
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1 pound ground pork
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1/2 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
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1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
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1/4 cup ricotta cheese
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1/4 cup loosely packed chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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24 slider buns or dinner rolls, split and lightly toasted
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12 (1-oz.) provolone cheese slices, halved
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Garnish: fresh basil leaves
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