INGREDIENTS
1/2 lb
ground beef
1/2 lb
ground pork *see notes
1/2 lb
ground veal *see notes
2
large eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 cup
grated Parmesan cheese
4 cloves
garlic, finely chopped and sautéed
1/4 cup
dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup
finely chopped parsley
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 cup
olive oil
2 tbsp
olive oil
1
large Spanish onion, finely chopped
4 cloves
garlic, finely chopped
2 28 ounce cans
plum tomatoes and their juice, pureed in a blender
1
bay leaf
1
small bunch parsley
red pepper flakes
Salt and freshly ground pepper
6
basil leaves, chiffonade