Wine Road Recipes

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Dry Creek Olive Oil Co. extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 can (28 ounces) crushed organic tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 pound ground sausage (preferably pork and spicy)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onions
• 1/4 cup minced garlic
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, plus more for garnish
• 1 egg
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
• 1 cup panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 3/4 pound ricotta cheese
• 2 tablespoons kosher salt