INGREDIENTS
1 cup
fresh basil (packed (plus more for serving))
3 cloves
garlic
1/2 cup
roasted and unsalted cashews
Zest of 1/2 lemon
2
strips of no sugar added bacon (finely diced (I like Applegate))
1 lb
ground beef (85 percent lean)
1 lb
ground pork
1 1/2 tsp
kosher salt
1/2 tsp
ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/2 tsp
dried oregano
2
large eggs (whisked)
2 tbsp
arrowroot flour
1 tbsp
extra virgin olive oil
1
jar marinara (I like Rao's)
2 tbsp
freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley (for serving)