Giant Meatballs with Ricotta

Ingredients

• Olive oil, for baking sheet
• 3 cups (1/2-inch pieces) crusty white Italian bread, crusts removed
• 1 cup whole milk
• 1 pound ground veal
• 1 pound ground beef (80% lean)
• 1 pound ground pork
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1/2 medium onion, minced (3/4 cup)
• 1/2 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
• 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh oregano
• 1 cup finely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano, plus more for serving
• 1 1/2 cups whole milk fresh ricotta cheese
• 1 teaspoon coarse salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 ½ pounds fresh tomatoes, a mixture of plum and beefsteak, or two 28-ounce cans whole, peeled tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons best-quality extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 to 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 ½ teaspoon coarse salt
• ¾ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• Pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, if desired

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