Italian Meatballs

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef (at least 16 percent fat)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 2/3 cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
• 3 slices of white bread, crusts removed (about 3 ounces)
• 1/4 cup ricotta cheese
• 1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
• 2 eggs
• 1 Tbsp kosher salt
• 1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
• 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
• About 1 cup of flour for dusting
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups (24 ounces) of tomato sauce
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 3/4 cup finely chopped onions
• 3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
• 3/4 cup finely chopped celery
• 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 28 oz. can crushed or whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
• 1 teaspoon tomato paste
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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