Ingredients

FOR MEATBALL MIXTURE

• 1-½ lbs pork, ground

• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 egg
• 1 c panko breadcrumbs
• 6 oz ricotta cheese
• 1 T sun-dried tomatoes, small dice
• 1 T parsley, fine dice
• 1 t sea salt
• 1 t oregano, dried
• 1 t fennel seeds
• 1 t chili sauce

• ½ t smoked paprika

• ½ t black pepper

• 3 T extra-virgin olive oil

FOR SAUCE

• 1 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, small dice
• 1 carrot, peeled, small dice
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 c red wine
• 1 T tomato paste

• ½ c beef stock

• 1 (28-oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 t Mexican oregano
• 1 t basil

• ½ t red pepper flakes

• Parsley, rough chop (garnish)
• Asiago cheese, grated (garnish)