Sicilian Beef Arancini

Ingredients

• 1 recipe Italian-Style Beef Sausage (recipe follows)
• 1/4 cup dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup grated onion
• 2 eggs, divided
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil leaves
• 24 cherry-sized fresh mozzarella cheese balls
• 3 cups prepared risotto, cooled
• 1-1/2 cups Panko bread crumbs
• 8 cups vegetable or canola oil for frying
• 1 cup marinara sauce (optional)
• Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)