INGREDIENTS
1/3 cup
milk
2
slices best-quality bread, crusts removed
1 lb
ground pork
1 lb
ground beef
2
garlic cloves, minced
2 tbsp
minced onion
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup
grated Pecorino Romano cheese, plus more for serving
2 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley leaves
1/4 tsp
freshly ground black pepper
1/2 tsp
coarse salt (use 1 teaspoon if Parmesan is substituted for the Romano)
2 tbsp
extra-virgin olive oil
2 28 ounce cans
best-quality whole tomatoes, pulsed with juices in a blender
Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving (optional)