Meatballs:
1 pound ground beef (at least 16 percent fat)
1 pound ground pork
2/3 cup milk (whole or 2 percent)
3 slices of white bread, crusts removed (about 3 ounces)
1/4 cup ricotta cheese
1/4 cup grated parmesan or romano cheese
2 eggs
1 Tbsp kosher salt
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 teaspoons black pepper
1 teaspoon dried oregano or marjoram
2-3 garlic cloves, minced
About 1 cup of flour for dusting
1/3 cup olive oil
2 1/2 cups (24 ounces) of tomato sauce
Tomato Sauce:
2 Tbsp olive oil
3/4 cup finely chopped onions
3/4 cup finely chopped carrots
3/4 cup finely chopped celery
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
1 clove garlic, minced
1 28 oz. can crushed or whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried basil or 2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
1 teaspoon tomato paste
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste