Mama Mia My Best Ever pasta and meatballs recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef (80/20 blend)
• ½ lb ground pork
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• ½ cup breadcrumbs (plain or Italian seasoned)
• ¼ cup milk
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil, for browning
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
• 1 cup beef broth or water
• 1 tbsp dried basil
• ½ tsp sugar (optional, to balance acidity)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb spaghetti or your favorite pasta shape
• Salt, for pasta water