EPIC BAKED MEATBALLS

Name: EPIC BAKED MEATBALLS
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup fresh basil (packed (plus more for serving)); 3 cloves garlic; 1/2 cup cashews (unroasted and unsalted ); Zest of 1/2 lemon; 2 strips of no sugar added bacon (finely diced (I like Applegate)); 1 pound ground beef (85 percent lean); 1 pound ground pork; 1.5 teaspoons kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 2 large eggs (whisked); 2 tablespoons arrowroot flour; 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil; 1 32oz jar marinara (I like Rao's); 2 tablespoons freshly chopped flat-leaf parsley (for serving)