INGREDIENTS
[For the Sausage Ricotta Meatballs]
1 cup fresh breadcrumbs
1 cup ricotta cheese
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 egg, beaten
¼ cup fresh Italian parsley, finely chopped
1 tsp fennel seeds
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp pepper
1 -lb ground Italian pork sausage
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
[For the Basil Pomodoro Sauce]
1 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
½ Small yellow onion, finely diced
4 Lrg cloves of garlic, peeled and thinly sliced
¼ tsp red pepper flakes
1 (28-oz) can Italian crushed tomatoes
¼ cup fresh basil, chiffonade
1 tsp sugar
Salt and pepper
8 oz mozzarella cheese, grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
