Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs

Name: Classic Spaghetti and Meatballs
Ingredients: 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, plus more for topping; 1/4 cup Italian breadcrumbs; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 large egg, beaten; 8 ounces ground chuck; 8 ounces ground pork; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; Vegetable oil, for frying; 5 cups Classic Tomato Basil Sauce, recipe follows; 1 pound spaghetti; Fresh basil, for garnish; 4 pounds ripe plum tomatoes or two 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, such as Organic Muir Glen; 2 heads garlic, cloves peeled and halved lengthwise; 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 1/2 teaspoons hot red pepper flakes; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1 cup chopped fresh basil