INGREDIENTS
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1/3 cup whole-milk ricotta
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil plus more for frying
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3 garlic cloves, minced
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2 teaspoons fennel seeds, toasted, lightly crushed
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1 1/4 teaspoons dried sage
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1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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8 ounces ground pork
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24 fresh sage leaves
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3/4 cup all-purpose flour
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1 large egg, beaten to blend
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2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
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Marinara sauce, warmed (optional)
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A deep-fry thermometer