Ricotta Filled Meatballs With Fennel and Chili

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound fresh ricotta cheese
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
• 1 bulb fennel, finely diced
• 1 small onion, finely diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 slices white bread, torn into small pieces
• 1 cup milk
• 1/2 pound ground beef
• 1/2 pound ground veal
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg
• Zest of 1 lemon, finely chopped
• 1 tablespoon red pepper flakes, plus more for topping
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fennel seeds, toasted and ground
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino romano cheese
• 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 bunch parsley, leaves finely chopped
• Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
• 3/4 cup canola oil
• 8 cups tomato sauce
• Cooked bucatini or spaghetti, for serving (optional)
• Fennel pollen, for topping (optional)

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