Meatless Meatballs - Nonna Pia's US

Ingredients

• 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
• 1 cup crimini mushrooms
• 1/3 cup dry quinoa, cooked and cooled
• 2 shallot, diced
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes
• 3 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1 cup panko
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 jar (19.4oz) Nonna Pia’s Siciliana Sauce
• 3 tbsp basil, roughly torn
• 1/2 cup parmesan, to garnish
• Salt and pepper to taste