The Cheesiest Mozzarella Meatball Sliders

Ingredients (24)

• For the Meatballs: (adapted from The Meatball Shop NYC)
• 1 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 pounds 80% lean ground beef
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
• 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano (chopped, or 1/2 teaspoon dried)
• 1 teaspoons salt
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• For the Sauce:
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (thinly sliced)
• a pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1 box of Pomi chopped tomatoes (26.4 ounces, or another high-quality chopped tomato)
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 6 basil leaves (torn)
• For the Sandwich:
• 6 mini brioche buns
• 6 mini meatballs
• 6 thick slices of fresh mozzarella
• 1 cup of shredded Italian cheese blend
• 1 cup tomato sauce
• 12 basil leaves