Italian Cocktail Meatballs with Herbs and Ricotta

Name: Italian Cocktail Meatballs with Herbs and Ricotta
Ingredients: 3/4 pound ground pork; 3/4 pound ground turkey; 4 ounces (1/2 cup) whole milk ricotta; 1/3 cup minced flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/3 cup panko bread crumbs; 1/2 medium onion, grated (about 1/2 cup); 3 tablespoons finely grated pecorino; 1 slice bacon, finely minced; 2 large cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon minced fresh thyme or lemon thyme; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 teaspoons kosher salt; 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce (about 1/2 teaspoon); Freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 to 3 cups homemade or quality jarred marinara sauce; Small fresh basil leaves