AMORE® MEATBALL SLIDERS

Serves

6

Directions

(1.) In large bowl, mix meat, eggs, breadcrumbs, 1/3 cup cheese, 1 tablespoon Amore Garlic Paste, 1 teaspoon Amore Herb Paste, and salt and pepper to taste. Shape mixture into 2-inch balls. In a large skillet, heat 1/4 cup oil over medium heat. Add meatballs in batches, and cook, turning them occasionally, until nicely browned.

(2.) Remove meatballs to a plate. Discard oil in pan. Add remaining 2 tablespoons oil to skillet. Stir in Amore Tomato Paste and remaining 2 tablespoons Garlic Paste. Add tomatoes, and the remaining Amore Herb Paste and salt and pepper to taste. Bring sauce to a simmer.

(3.) Add meatballs to sauce. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes or until meatballs are cooked through.

(4.) Place a meatball in each roll with a little sauce. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Serve hot.

Ingredients

1-1/2  pounds ground beef or turkey

2 large eggs

1/2  cup plain dry breadcrumbs

1/3 cup plus

3 TBSP freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese

3 TBSP Amore Garlic Paste, divided

2 tsp Amore Herb Paste, divided

Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

1/4  cup plus
2 TBSP olive oil

1 (28 oz can) Italian peeled tomatoes with their juice, chopped

1/4 cup Amore Tomato Paste 18 small, soft rolls