Meatball Cupcakes – Les sauces Firebarns

Ingredients

• 400 g of ground beef;
• 400 g of Italian sausage meat;
• 1 egg;
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs;
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese;
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley;
• 12 small balls of bocconcini;
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• 2 tbsp olive oil;
• 1 small onion, finely chopped;
• 2 cloves of garlic, chopped;
• 1 can (796 ml) crushed tomatoes;
• 1 tbsp tomato paste;
• 1 tbsp maple syrup;
• 25 ml Cayenne Hot Sauce;
• 2 rolls of crescent dough (Pillsbury style);
• 1 cup grated Italiano cheese;
• 1/4 cup additional grated Parmesan cheese;
• Fresh chopped basil for garnish.