INGREDIENTS
For the Sauce::
3 tbsp
olive oil
1 1/2 cups
chopped onions
1 1/2 cups
chopped carrots
4 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
3 cloves
garlic, minced
2 28 ounce cans
crushed or whole tomatoes, including the juice, or 1 3/4 pound of fresh tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped
4 tbsp
chopped fresh basil
2 tsp
tomato paste
1 tbsp
sugar
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
For the meatballs::
1 cup
milk
4
slices bread, crusts removed
2
lbs. ground beef
1 lb
Italian Sausage
1/3 cup
ricotta cheese
1/3 cup
Parmesan cheese
3
eggs
3 tsp
Kosher salt
1 1/2 tbsp
chopped fresh parsley
3 tsp
black pepper
1 1/2 tsp
dried oregano
4
garlic cloves, minced
About 1 cup flour
1/4 cup
olive, grape, or vegetable oil, for frying
For the pasta::
1
box spaghetti noodles