Italian Rice Balls

Name: Italian Rice Balls
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 5 cloves garlic, minced; 1 medium onion, diced small; 1 pound ground beef; 1 pound ground veal; 1 cup Italian flat-leaf parsley leaves, minced; 2 tablespoons minced fresh thyme; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; Kosher salt and ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1 1/2 cups tomato sauce; 2 cups cooked and cooled Arborio rice (cooked until just done, not overcooked); 2 cups grated Parmesan; Canola oil, for frying; 5 eggs; 3 cups breadcrumbs with Italian seasoning; Marinara Sauce, recipe follows, or store-bought; 3 tablespoons minced fresh basil; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; Three 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes, including liquid; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup fresh oregano leaves; 1/2 cup fresh thyme leaves; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper