Drop Meatballs for Two | America's Test Kitchen

Ingredients

• 4 square saltines, crushed fine
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 12 ounces 85 percent lean ground beef
• ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for serving
• 1 teaspoon table salt, divided
• ¾ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground fennel
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil, divided