Ricotta Fritters (Polpette di Ricotta)

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic smashed
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red chile flakes
• 14 ounces crushed tomatoes
• 6 basil leaves torn in half
• kosher salt
• ground black pepper
• 1 cup ricotta homemade or store-bought
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated pecorino
• 1/3 cup mozzarella grated
• 1 teaspoon flat leaf parsley leaves finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1/8 teaspoon grated nutmeg freshly
• 3 egg yolks plus 2 eggs
• 4 ounces prosciutto thinly sliced, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup flour
• 1/2 cup dried bread crumbs
• canola oil for frying

Nutrition

• Calories : 110 calories
• Carbohydrate : 8 grams
• Cholesterol : 45 milligrams
• Fat : 6 grams
• Fiber : 1 grams
• Protein : 5 grams
• SaturatedFat : 2.5 grams
• Sodium : 250 milligrams