Melting meatball macaroni

Name: Melting meatball macaroni
Ingredients: 300g pork mince; 400g beef mince (with around 10% fat); ½ tsp fennel seeds; ½ tsp chilli flakes; 2 tsp dried oregano; 200g taleggio or mozzarella, chopped into small chunks; 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 2 tsp tomato purée; 50ml red wine; 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes; 500ml passata; 3 bay leaves; 2 tsp golden caster sugar; 400g macaroni or other pasta shape; crusty bread, to serve (optional)