Seriously Good How Do You Make Meatballs Like Grandma

Ingredients

• 1 lb (454g) ground beef (80/20 blend preferred)
• ½ lb (227g) ground pork
• ½ cup (60g) finely grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
• ½ cup (50g) panko breadcrumbs
• ¼ cup (60ml) milk (whole milk or 2% work best)
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, for browning
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
• 1 (28 ounce/794g) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 ounce/425g) can tomato sauce
• 1 (6 ounce/170g) can tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• ½ teaspoon sugar (helps balance acidity)
• ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional, for a little kick)
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 lb (454g) spaghetti
• Fresh basil leaves, for garnish