My Familys Secret How Do You Make Meatballs So Good

Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
• 1/2 lb (225g) ground pork (or Italian sausage, casings removed)
• 1 cup (100g) fresh breadcrumbs (made from day-old bread)
• 1/2 cup (50g) grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup (5g) chopped fresh parsley
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 cup milk or water
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for browning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 (28 ounce/800g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce/170g) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar (helps balance acidity)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) dry red wine (optional, adds depth of flavour)
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish
• 1 lb (450g) spaghetti
• Grated Parmesan cheese, for serving