"Their just-right size and spice set these tender meatballs apart from others you may have tried. Placed on soft dinner rolls and topped with a zesty sauce, these unique sliders quickly win over a crowd. —Amy Coeler, Lemoore, California..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 can (28 ounces) whole tomatoes
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1 medium onion, finely chopped
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3 tablespoons olive oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1/2 teaspoon fennel seed, crushed
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1 tablespoon chopped capers
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1/8 teaspoon salt
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1/4 teaspoon pepper
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MEATBALLS:
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1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese, divided
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1/2 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
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1/4 cup 2% milk
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1 egg, beaten
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2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
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1 garlic clove, minced
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 pound lean ground beef (90% lean)
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1/2 pound ground pork
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1 tablespoon canola oil
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15 dinner rolls