italian sausage recipe

Ingredients**: - 1 lb ground pork - 1 tsp salt - 1/2 tsp black pepper - 1 tsp fennel seeds - 1 tsp dried basil - 1 tsp dried oregano - 1/2 tsp dried thyme - 1/2 tsp paprika - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional, for a spicy kick) - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1/4 cup cold water