Puttanesca Meatball Sliders Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 3 tablespoons California Olive Ranch® Olive Oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
• 1 tablespoon chopped capers
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• MEATBALLS:
• 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
• 1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup 2% milk
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 15 dinner rolls