my best meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound meat loaf mix
• 1/2 cup ricotta cheese
• 1 large egg
• 1/4 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 3-4 cloves garlic minced
• 1 teaspoon oregano, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel (ground)