Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon fennel seed
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
• 1 lb lean ground beef
• 1/2 lb Italian sausage (hot or sweet)
• 1 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/2 cup tomato juice (preferably fresh) or 1/2 cup beef stock
• 1/2 cup fresh breadcrumb
• 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup marinara sauce
• 1 large egg
• 1 garlic clove, large, finely minced