Meatballs Two Ways

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Ground Beef (80% Lean or Leaner)
• 1 pound Ground Sirloin (90% Lean or Leaner)
• 3 slices sandwich white bread
• 1/2 to 1 cup milk
• 3 eggs, beaten
• 2 small onions, grated
• 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese
• 2 to 3 tablespoons Italian or pizza seasoning
• 2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• Olive oil
• 1/2 cup red wine
• 3 cans (28 oz each) crushed tomatoes
• Handful of fresh basil
• Kosher salt
• cooked pasta
• Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
• dollops of ricotta
• baby arugula
• Olive or vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 to 1-1/2 pounds sliced fresh mushrooms
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 4 cups beef stock or broth
• 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 to 1/2 cup crème fraiche or sour cream
• 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley