Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 lb Mortadella or ham, chopped
• 1 teaspoon finely ground fennel seed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons fine sea salt
• 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese
• Fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 egg
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 28 oz can crushed tomatoes
• 1 bunch basil
• Salt and sugar to taste
• Spaghetti
• Fresh basil for garnish
• Grated Pecorino or Parmesan cheese for topping