Italian Meatball Sliders

Name: Italian Meatball Sliders
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mediterranean, Italian, European
Ingredients: 12 basil leaves; 1 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper; 0 teaspoons crushed red pepper; 1 large egg; 59 milliliters chopped fresh parsley; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 227 grams lean ground pork; 227 grams turkey Italian sausage, casings removed; 355 milliliters lower-sodium marinara sauce; 1 Tbsp olive oil, divided; 59 milliliters panko (Japanese breadcrumbs), toasted; 79 milliliters part-skim ricotta cheese; 0 teaspoons salt; 3 shallots, finely diced; 12 slider buns, toasted

The recipe Italian Meatball Sliders could satisfy your Mediterranean craving in approximately 45 minutes. One serving contains 441 calories, 24g of protein, and 18g of fat. This recipe covers 18% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 6. Not It works well as a hor d'oeuvre. A mixture of basil leaves, pepper, egg, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful.

Instructions

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a large skillet over medium heat; swirl to coat.

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Add garlic and shallots to pan; saut 3 minutes or until shallots are softened, stirring frequently.

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Shallot

Garlic

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Combine shallot mixture, ricotta, and next 8 ingredients (through egg) in a medium bowl. Shape mixture into 12 (1-inch) meatballs; flatten each meatball slightly.

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Meatballs

Ricotta Cheese

Shallot

Egg

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Return pan to medium-high heat.

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Add remaining 2 teaspoons oil to pan.

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Add meatballs to pan; cook 6 minutes, turning once.

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Meatballs

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Add marinara sauce; bring to a boil, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 8 minutes or until meatballs are done. Top bottom half of each bun with 1 1/2 tablespoons sauce, 1 meatball, 1 basil leaf, and top half of bun.

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