INGREDIENTS
For the sauce:
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
large yellow onion, chopped
4 cloves
garlic, minced
1 28 ounce can
tomato puree
1 28 ounce can
tomato sauce
2 tsp
dried parsley
1 tsp
dried basil
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
2 tsp
salt
2 tbsp
sugar
Water (optional)
For the meatballs:
1/2 cup
breadcrumbs, divided (I like panko)
1/4 cup
milk
1 lb
ground beef
1
egg
1 clove
garlic, minced
1 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1 tsp
dried parsley
1/2 tsp
dried basil
For the pesto:
1 cup
packed fresh basil leaves
2
small cloves garlic
2 tbsp
pine nuts
1/4 cup
olive oil
1/4 cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper,
For the sliders:
About 2 dozen white dinner rolls
Spray olive oil
Sliced provolone cheese (about 12 slices, depending on size)