olive oil • medium yellow onion, diced • whole milk ricotta (use fresh ricotta) • panko breadcrumbs • meatloaf mix (ground beef, pork, and veal) • dry minced garlic • large eggs • finely grated parmesan • finely chopped fresh parsley • finely chopped fresh basil • Italian seasoning • up to 1 teaspoon (optional) crushed red pepper flakes •