Ricotta Fritters (Polpette di Ricotta) | Saveur

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, smashed
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. crushed red chile flakes
• (1) 14 oz. can crushed tomatoes
• 6 basil leaves, torn in half
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 cup homemade or store-bought ricotta
• 1 cup fresh bread crumbs
• ¹⁄₂ cup grated pecorino
• ¹⁄₃ cup grated mozzarella
• 1 tsp. finely chopped flat-leaf parsley leaves
• ¹⁄₂ tsp. grated lemon zest
• ¹⁄₈ tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
• 3 egg yolks plus 2 eggs
• 4 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto, finely chopped
• ¹⁄₄ cup flour
• ¹⁄₂ cup dried bread crumbs
• Canola oil, for frying