Cheesy Arancini with Pomodoro Sauce | culture: the word on cheese

Ingredients

• 1 28- ounce can whole peeled tomatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped oregano
• 4 garlic cloves (minced)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 shallot (minced)
• 1 cup Arborio rice
• 1/2 cup white wine
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 8 ounces stracchino
• 1 tablespoon freshly chopped thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• 4 cups canola oil
• 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups panko breadcrumbs
• 4 large eggs (beaten)