Rice Balls

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1/2 pound ground pork
• 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus extra for garnish
• 1/4 cup frozen or fresh peas
• 1 cup Italian rice
• Pinch saffron, optional
• 2 1/2 cups boiling water, for rice, plus 1/2 cup water, for sauce
• 1/2 pound ground lean beef
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 4 ounces tomato sauce
• 5 large eggs
• 2 cups vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 teaspoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• Salt and pepper
• 1 small onion, diced
• 5 large fresh sweet basil leaves, chopped
• 1/3 cup dry white wine