In a large nonstick skillet, heat half of the oil over medium heat; fry onions and garlic, stirring occasionally, until onions are golden. Scrape into bowl.
In large bowl, whisk together egg, ricotta cheese, fennel seeds, salt and pepper to taste, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Stir in bread crumbs, parsley, Romano or Parmesan cheese and half of the onion mixture. Add beef and pork; combine well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Wet hands if necessary. Form meat mixture by rounded tablespoonfuls into balls. Add reamaining oil to pan. Brown meatballs over medium-high heat, in 2 batches; with slotted spoon, transfer to plate. Pour off fat.
Add wine to pan; bring to a boil, stirring and scraping up brown bits. Transfer to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining onion mixture,diced and crushed tomatoes, half of the basil, the sugar and remaining salt. Add meatballs. Cover and simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	580.5 Kcal (2430 kJ)
Calories from fat	118.8 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	13.2g	20%
Cholesterol	73.8mg	25%
Sodium	342.89mg	14%
Potassium	793.98mg	17%
Total Carbs	80.58g	27%
Sugars	8.5g	34%
Dietary Fiber	5.69g	23%
Protein	32g	64%
Vitamin C	13.8mg	23%
Iron	5.2mg	29%
Calcium	203.4mg	20%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	164.54 Kcal (689 kJ)
Calories from fat	33.67 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.74g	20%
Cholesterol	20.92mg	25%
Sodium	97.19mg	14%
Potassium	225.05mg	17%
Total Carbs	22.84g	27%
Sugars	2.41g	34%
Dietary Fiber	1.61g	23%
Protein	9.07g	64%
Vitamin C	3.9mg	23%
Iron	1.5mg	29%
Calcium	57.7mg	20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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