INGREDIENTS
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1 1/2 cups fresh white bread crumbs*
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1/2 cup buttermilk
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1 lb ground beef (preferably 80/20)
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3/4 lb ground pork (preferably 80/20)
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1 large egg, whisked until frothy
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1/3 cup finely shredded Parmesan cheese, plus more for serving
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1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
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1 1/2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
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1 tsp dried oregano
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1 tsp dried marjarom
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3/4 tsp crushed fennel seeds
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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1/4 tsp garlic powder
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Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste (I used 1 1/4 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper)
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
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3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
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1 cup chopped yellow onion
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
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2 (14.5 oz) cans diced tomatoes
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2 Tbsp tomato paste
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1 tsp granulated sugar
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3 Tbsp chopped fresh basil
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2 Tbsp chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
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1 Tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
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Cooked spaghetti noodles, for serving