BAs Best Spaghetti and Meatballs

Ingredients

• ¼ cup olive oil
• 6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
• 2 sprigs basil
• 2 28-ounce cans whole peeled tomatoes
• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper
• 3 thick slices white sandwich bread, crusts removed
• 2 large eggs, beaten to blend
• 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• ⅓ cup fresh whole-milk ricotta
• ¼ cup finely chopped prosciutto
• ¼ cup finely chopped parsley
• ⅓ cup grated Parmesan, plus more
• ¾ teaspoon fennel seeds
• ¾ teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ½ teaspoon finely ground black pepper
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt, plus more
• 1 pound ground beef chuck, preferably 20% fat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus more
• 12 ounces spaghetti
• Torn basil (for serving; optional)
• A spice mill or mortar and pestle

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