Italian Rice Balls with Marinara Sauce Recipe

Italian Rice Balls 

2 tbsp of olive oil

1 medium small diced onion,

5  minced garlic cloves

1 lb of ground beef

1 lb of ground veal

1 cup of minced Italian flat leaf parsley

2 tbsp of minced fresh thyme 

1 tbsp of dried oregano

2 tsps of kosher salt

1 tsp of black pepper

1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes

1/2 tsp of cayenne pepper

1 1/2 cups of tomato sauce

2 cups of grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups cooked and cooled Arborio rice (cooked it until it is just done, don't overcook it)

5 eggs

3 cups of breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning

Some Canola oil for frying

3 tbsp of fresh basil, minced

Marinara Sauce (homemade recipe store-bought)

Special equipment: (small-medium) ice cream scoop